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VOO 55/15/15/15
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BSV 15.00%SHY 15.00%GLD 15.00%VOO 55.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VOO 55/15/15/15, 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 9, 2026, the VOO 55/15/15/15 returned 5.32% Year-To-Date and 11.22% 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
VOO 55/15/15/15
0.19%-1.14%5.32%5.95%19.61%17.69%10.82%11.22%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
-0.01%-0.38%0.10%0.53%3.66%4.42%1.57%1.91%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.26%-8.41%0.24%3.07%30.18%29.71%17.55%12.56%
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.05%-0.19%0.34%0.74%3.33%4.04%1.70%1.63%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.25%0.24%8.72%8.77%24.91%21.45%13.49%15.35%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 9, 2010, VOO 55/15/15/15's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, VOO 55/15/15/15 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.69%1.18%-4.77%5.66%2.87%-2.07%5.32%
20252.62%-0.16%-1.41%0.64%3.32%3.14%1.14%2.19%3.83%1.96%1.09%0.47%20.40%
20240.76%2.79%3.21%-1.92%3.21%2.11%1.85%1.93%2.24%-0.13%2.85%-1.48%18.67%
20234.62%-2.50%3.77%1.10%-0.06%3.14%2.26%-1.01%-3.42%-0.04%5.77%3.14%17.60%
2022-3.39%-0.81%1.68%-5.34%-0.16%-4.87%4.87%-3.09%-6.04%4.11%4.64%-2.83%-11.44%
2021-1.05%0.54%2.40%3.49%1.58%0.05%1.81%1.61%-3.14%3.94%-0.53%3.00%14.33%

Benchmark Metrics

VOO 55/15/15/15 has an annualized alpha of 2.81%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 09, 2010.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.16%) than losses (54.82%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.81% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.54 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
2.81%
Beta
0.54
0.91
Upside Capture
59.16%
Downside Capture
54.82%

Expense Ratio

VOO 55/15/15/15 has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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

VOO 55/15/15/15 ranks 53 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.


VOO 55/15/15/15 Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
VOO 55/15/15/15 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VOO 55/15/15/15 Sortino Ratio Rank: 5858
Sortino Ratio Rank
VOO 55/15/15/15 Omega Ratio Rank: 6767
Omega Ratio Rank
VOO 55/15/15/15 Calmar Ratio Rank: 3737
Calmar Ratio Rank
VOO 55/15/15/15 Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
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 VOO 55/15/15/15 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.22

1.94

+0.28

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.01

2.63

+0.38

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.43

1.35

+0.07

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.58

2.59

0.00

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.28

11.84

-0.57


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
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
702.063.301.392.859.83
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
331.131.511.231.513.78
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
862.514.111.513.7615.12
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
692.082.801.382.8112.97

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.

VOO 55/15/15/15 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.22
  • 5-Year: 1.07
  • 10-Year: 1.10
  • All Time: 1.05

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 falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of VOO 55/15/15/15 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

VOO 55/15/15/15 provided a 1.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.73%1.77%1.78%1.62%1.35%0.94%1.26%1.70%1.69%1.37%1.44%1.45%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
4.00%3.83%3.38%2.46%1.50%1.45%1.79%2.29%1.99%1.65%1.48%1.40%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.69%3.81%3.92%2.99%1.30%0.26%0.94%2.12%1.72%0.98%0.71%0.54%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.05%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%

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 VOO 55/15/15/15. 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 VOO 55/15/15/15 was 19.18%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.

The current VOO 55/15/15/15 drawdown is 2.12%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-19.18%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 17d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-16.68%Oct 2022
9mo 12d1y 1mo
1y 10moJan 2022 - Nov 2023
2025 selloff2025
-9.84%Apr 2025
1mo 17d1mo 7d
2mo 24dFeb 2025 - May 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-9.57%Dec 2018
3mo 4d1mo 27d
5mo 1dSep 2018 - Feb 2019
2011 pullback2011
-9.52%Oct 2011
2mo 10d3mo 17d
5mo 27dJul 2011 - Jan 2012

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 2.70, 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

1.28

1.27

1.25

1.23

1.25

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.25, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

VOO 55/15/15/15 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

VOO 55/15/15/15 has a 0.89 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

0.89

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

0.92

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

0.94

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

0.94

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 9, 2010

0.94


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SHY has the lowest at -0.10.

SHY
-0.10
BSV
-0.08
GLD
0.05
VOO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. VOO 55/15/15/15. VOO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.94, while SHY has the lowest at 0.03.

SHY
0.03
BSV
0.05
GLD
0.32
VOO
0.94

Asset Correlations Table

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

GLDBSVSHYVOO
GLD1.000.350.330.05
BSV0.351.000.85-0.08
SHY0.330.851.00-0.10
VOO0.05-0.08-0.101.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 9, 2010
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