Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 80% |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ returned 16.78% Year-To-Date and 12.67% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.25% | 7.86% | 7.47% | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ | -1.00% | 1.58% | 16.78% | 16.58% | 26.27% | 15.81% | 8.67% | 12.67% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.89% | 2.02% | 18.75% | 18.75% | 27.90% | 15.14% | 8.31% | 12.64% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 0.72% | -0.31% | 10.55% | 9.83% | 12.52% | 9.97% | 2.69% | 5.48% |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | -3.25% | 0.25% | 3.90% | 2.81% | 22.26% | 23.65% | 14.66% | 18.20% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.09% | 5.51% | -3.12% | 5.70% | 1.77% | -0.83% | 16.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.85% | 2.05% | -1.99% | -6.22% | 2.16% | 2.56% | 0.40% | 4.73% | -0.50% | -1.49% | 2.55% | 0.07% | 5.86% |
| 2024 | -0.14% | 2.36% | 4.10% | -4.83% | 2.69% | 0.90% | 5.59% | 2.63% | 1.31% | -0.22% | 4.77% | -6.02% | 13.19% |
| 2023 | 3.53% | -3.38% | -0.32% | -0.51% | -3.20% | 5.49% | 3.90% | -1.62% | -4.63% | -3.56% | 7.36% | 6.45% | 8.86% |
| 2022 | -3.89% | -2.30% | 3.39% | -4.91% | 2.46% | -7.92% | 5.18% | -3.27% | -8.17% | 9.87% | 6.53% | -3.95% | -8.51% |
| 2021 | -0.79% | 5.18% | 7.91% | 3.25% | 2.49% | 0.11% | 1.28% | 2.27% | -4.10% | 5.11% | -1.78% | 7.00% | 30.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ has an annualized alpha of 14.38%, beta of 0.44, and R2 of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.
- This portfolio captured 66.31% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -18.90%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.44 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.29 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R2 of 0.29 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 14.38%
- Beta
- 0.44
- R²
- 0.29
- Upside Capture
- 66.31%
- Downside Capture
- -18.90%
Expense Ratio
80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.65 | — | — |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.97 | — | — |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.34 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.03 | — | — |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 83 | 2.55 | 3.94 | 1.46 | 6.07 | 14.90 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 28 | 0.95 | 1.36 | 1.17 | 1.51 | 4.74 |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 36 | 1.42 | 1.94 | 1.25 | 1.38 | 4.61 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ provided a 3.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.02% | 3.49% | 3.35% | 3.26% | 3.20% | 2.54% | 3.00% | 2.82% | 3.04% | 2.65% | 2.94% | 2.92% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.27% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.60% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 0.44% | 0.45% | 0.55% | 0.71% | 0.98% | 0.58% | 0.77% | 1.03% | 1.18% | 1.19% | 1.48% | 1.47% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ was 33.81%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.
The current 80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ drawdown is 1.47%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.81%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 8d | 6mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.29%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 4mo | 2y 24dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -16.87%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 8d | 6mo 9dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.43%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 8mo 6d | 1y 8dDec 2024 - Dec 2025 |
2015 correction2015 | -13.24%Aug 2015 | 5mo 25d | 6mo 19d | 1y 9dMar 2015 - Mar 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.52, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.17 | 1.10 | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.05, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
80/10/10 SCHD/VONG/VNQ correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.50 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.50 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.50 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.50 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2011 | 0.50 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VONG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.93, while VNQ has the lowest at 0.34.
Asset Correlations Table
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