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Vanguard Brokerage
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Brokerage , 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 28, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VXUS

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Vanguard Brokerage returned -2.94% Year-To-Date and 16.48% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Vanguard Brokerage
0.37%-2.44%-2.94%-1.82%23.78%19.93%12.33%16.48%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-1.42%-5.36%-5.79%29.79%23.50%15.02%21.67%
VB
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
0.47%-3.05%2.99%3.93%18.72%13.45%5.57%10.71%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, Vanguard Brokerage 's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard Brokerage closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.29%-0.62%-4.90%1.38%-2.94%
20251.48%-1.97%-6.45%0.22%7.71%6.73%2.66%2.07%4.77%3.64%-1.85%0.41%20.24%
20241.02%4.89%2.67%-4.74%6.02%4.42%0.84%1.62%2.26%-1.18%6.16%-1.94%23.68%
20238.28%-1.44%5.36%0.59%3.01%6.40%3.34%-2.34%-5.41%-2.47%10.75%5.32%34.63%
2022-6.30%-3.12%2.93%-9.72%-0.39%-8.79%10.44%-4.63%-10.35%7.55%6.07%-6.25%-22.61%
2021-0.47%2.56%2.52%4.85%0.07%3.93%2.07%2.94%-4.84%6.87%0.14%3.51%26.39%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard Brokerage has an annualized alpha of 2.18%, beta of 1.08, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.

  • This portfolio captured 114.22% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.59% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.18% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.08 and R² of 0.97, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
2.18%
Beta
1.08
0.97
Upside Capture
114.22%
Downside Capture
100.59%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard Brokerage has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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 Brokerage 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.


Vanguard Brokerage Risk / Return Rank: 4848
Overall Rank
Vanguard Brokerage Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4343
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard Brokerage Sortino Ratio Rank: 4545
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard Brokerage Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard Brokerage Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard Brokerage Martin Ratio Rank: 5353
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.13

0.88

+0.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.70

1.37

+0.33

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.87

1.39

+0.48

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.07

6.43

+1.63


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
581.101.671.231.885.72
VB
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
460.861.351.181.446.15

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 Brokerage Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.13
  • 5-Year: 0.63
  • 10-Year: 0.83
  • All Time: 0.77

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 1.00 to 1.69, 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 Vanguard Brokerage 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 Brokerage provided a 1.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.07%1.06%1.20%1.32%1.51%1.19%1.27%1.64%1.83%1.52%1.77%1.78%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.95%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.43%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
VB
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
1.32%1.33%1.30%1.55%1.59%1.24%1.14%1.39%1.67%1.35%1.50%1.48%

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 Brokerage . 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 Brokerage was 33.79%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Brokerage drawdown is 6.32%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.79%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202082Jul 20, 2020105
-28.91%Dec 28, 2021200Oct 12, 2022293Dec 12, 2023493
-21.56%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 202587
-20.86%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 201868Apr 3, 2019124
-19.68%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 201185Feb 3, 2012193

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 2.94, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkVXUSVBVGTVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.810.870.891.000.97
VXUS0.811.000.770.710.810.82
VB0.870.771.000.760.870.87
VGT0.890.710.761.000.890.96
VOO1.000.810.870.891.000.97
Portfolio0.970.820.870.960.971.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 31, 2011