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Vanguard value v1
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard value v1, 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 never rebalanced.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 9, 2026, the Vanguard value v1 returned 5.07% Year-To-Date and 7.01% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
Vanguard value v1
0.00%0.51%5.07%5.54%13.32%11.16%6.72%7.01%
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
0.00%-0.20%0.36%0.76%3.41%4.14%1.79%1.71%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
0.03%2.32%6.58%6.47%18.31%16.04%10.62%13.05%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.08%1.71%10.82%10.58%24.30%17.89%11.33%11.70%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
0.24%-1.37%10.04%13.58%27.88%20.99%11.79%10.62%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2016, Vanguard value v1's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard value v1 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.21%2.08%-2.54%3.05%0.81%-0.54%5.07%
20251.99%1.11%-0.87%-0.37%1.81%2.15%0.22%2.32%1.14%0.22%1.82%0.23%12.35%
20240.42%1.10%2.40%-1.87%2.08%0.13%2.75%1.78%1.18%-0.95%2.30%-1.89%9.69%
20232.17%-2.03%0.92%1.09%-2.49%2.58%2.02%-1.08%-1.60%-1.10%3.83%3.17%7.44%
2022-0.82%-1.10%0.54%-2.56%1.69%-4.18%2.42%-1.79%-4.65%5.05%4.01%-1.48%-3.34%
2021-0.37%1.89%3.01%1.43%1.57%-0.60%0.52%0.91%-1.75%2.29%-1.35%3.09%11.04%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard value v1 has an annualized alpha of 1.45%, beta of 0.40, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2016.

  • This portfolio participated in 43.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 40.39% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.40 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
1.45%
Beta
0.40
0.86
Upside Capture
40.39%
Downside Capture
43.46%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard value v1 has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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

Vanguard value v1 ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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.


Vanguard value v1 Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
Vanguard value v1 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard value v1 Sortino Ratio Rank: 8787
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard value v1 Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard value v1 Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard value v1 Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard value v1 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.53

1.94

+0.59

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.74

2.63

+1.12

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.49

1.35

+0.14

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.50

2.59

+0.91

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

14.46

11.84

+2.62


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
882.694.441.573.8815.29
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
581.822.651.332.339.37
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
802.363.361.433.6513.64
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
692.142.911.392.7610.83

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Vanguard value v1 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.53
  • 5-Year: 0.98
  • 10-Year: 0.90
  • All Time: 0.93

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.59 to 2.46, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Vanguard value v1 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Vanguard value v1 provided a 3.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.10%3.26%3.57%3.24%2.14%1.75%2.31%2.64%2.55%1.90%1.75%1.54%
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
3.88%4.00%4.18%3.31%1.15%0.66%1.74%2.28%1.79%1.10%0.84%0.69%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.48%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.22%2.44%2.74%3.12%3.01%2.76%3.18%3.03%3.40%2.80%2.91%3.22%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.48%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%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 Vanguard value v1. 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 Vanguard value v1 was 17.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard value v1 drawdown is 0.98%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-17.64%Mar 2020
1mo 9d7mo 21d
9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-11.00%Sep 2022
8mo 20d1y 2mo
1y 10moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-7.79%Dec 2018
10mo 29d2mo 21d
1y 1moJan 2018 - Mar 2019
2025 selloff2025
-6.14%Apr 2025
1mo 6d1mo 7d
2mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-3.82%Mar 2026
1mo 6d28d
2mo 4dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.78, 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

1.14

1.17

1.17

1.15

1.15

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.15, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Vanguard value v1 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Vanguard value v1 has a 0.76 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.76

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.77

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.83

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.86

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 2, 2016

0.86


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VIG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.91, while VGSH has the lowest at -0.08.

VGSH
-0.08
VYMI
0.73
VYM
0.83
VIG
0.91

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Vanguard value v1. VYM has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while VGSH has the lowest at 0.02.

VGSH
0.02
VYMI
0.84
VIG
0.93
VYM
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

VGSHVYMIVIGVYM
VGSH1.00-0.03-0.04-0.10
VYMI-0.031.000.700.74
VIG-0.040.701.000.90
VYM-0.100.740.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 2, 2016
Diversification Analysis

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