Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTWAX Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | Global Equities | 50% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | Total Bond Market | 30% |
VTIBX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | Global Bonds | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50/50 Retirement Fund, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 50/50 Retirement Fund | 1.47% | 0.02% | 5.57% | 6.21% | 15.02% | 11.85% | 5.39% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.52% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.97% | 4.47% | 4.05% | 0.05% | 1.54% |
VTIBX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.42% | 0.76% | 0.50% | 0.95% | 1.71% | 4.12% | 0.28% | 1.65% |
VTWAX Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.34% | -0.02% | 10.38% | 11.15% | 25.06% | 19.75% | 10.51% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 7, 2019, 50/50 Retirement Fund's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -7.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 50/50 Retirement Fund closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.68% | 1.62% | -4.19% | 4.88% | 2.72% | -1.00% | 5.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.85% | 0.49% | -2.03% | 0.85% | 2.64% | 2.92% | 0.42% | 1.81% | 2.22% | 1.34% | 0.26% | 0.36% | 13.83% |
| 2024 | -0.16% | 1.74% | 2.04% | -2.78% | 2.76% | 1.22% | 2.18% | 1.66% | 1.79% | -1.96% | 2.68% | -2.10% | 9.24% |
| 2023 | 5.23% | -2.57% | 2.61% | 0.89% | -0.89% | 2.79% | 1.82% | -1.60% | -3.18% | -1.96% | 6.48% | 4.36% | 14.26% |
| 2022 | -3.25% | -2.00% | -0.45% | -5.60% | 0.22% | -4.90% | 4.86% | -3.53% | -6.64% | 2.81% | 5.87% | -3.05% | -15.36% |
| 2021 | -0.57% | 0.55% | 0.98% | 2.34% | 0.90% | 0.92% | 0.93% | 1.04% | -2.56% | 2.42% | -1.06% | 1.75% | 7.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
50/50 Retirement Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.11%, beta of 0.44, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 07, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 60.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.28% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.44 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.11%
- Beta
- 0.44
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 49.28%
- Downside Capture
- 60.80%
Expense Ratio
50/50 Retirement Fund has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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
50/50 Retirement Fund ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 50/50 Retirement Fund and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.94 | 1.86 | +0.07 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.76 | 2.53 | +0.22 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.34 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.48 | 2.53 | -0.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.80 | 11.37 | -0.58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 30 | 1.25 | 1.89 | 1.22 | 1.70 | 4.93 |
VTIBX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 10 | 0.60 | 0.88 | 1.11 | 0.65 | 1.77 |
VTWAX Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 72 | 1.97 | 2.69 | 1.36 | 2.66 | 11.61 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
50/50 Retirement Fund provided a 2.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.88% | 2.93% | 2.93% | 2.83% | 2.14% | 2.22% | 1.75% | 2.63% | 1.37% | 1.21% | 1.11% | 1.17% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.98% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.10% | 2.59% | 1.96% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.82% |
VTIBX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 4.43% | 4.33% | 4.31% | 4.37% | 1.41% | 3.68% | 1.06% | 3.36% | 2.98% | 2.21% | 1.76% | 1.61% |
VTWAX Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.59% | 1.80% | 1.92% | 2.06% | 2.17% | 1.79% | 1.64% | 2.28% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 50/50 Retirement Fund. 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 50/50 Retirement Fund was 21.03%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 397 trading sessions.
The current 50/50 Retirement Fund drawdown is 1.34%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -21.03%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - May 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -17.82%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.04%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.87%Mar 2026 | 29d | 21d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -3.93%Sep 2020 | 21d | 1mo 12d | 2mo 3dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
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 2.63, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.12 | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.21 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.21, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
50/50 Retirement Fund correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 7, 2019 | 0.92 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTWAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while VBTLX has the lowest at 0.03.
Asset Correlations Table
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