Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in High-sharpe bonds, 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 Nov 24, 2009, corresponding to the inception date of VGLT
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the High-sharpe bonds returned 0.17% Year-To-Date and 2.68% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio High-sharpe bonds | 0.19% | -0.72% | 0.17% | 0.93% | 4.92% | 4.85% | 1.62% | 2.68% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.09% | -0.23% | 0.34% | 1.33% | 3.82% | 3.98% | 1.80% | 1.74% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.13% | -1.05% | 0.03% | 0.77% | 4.08% | 3.19% | 0.33% | 1.32% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.49% | -2.51% | 0.35% | -0.58% | 0.18% | -1.61% | -4.79% | -0.82% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | -0.44% | 0.29% | 1.33% | 4.99% | 5.28% | 2.40% | 2.74% |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.27% | -1.21% | -0.05% | 0.65% | 6.13% | 5.48% | 1.50% | 3.09% |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.67% | -1.58% | 0.19% | -1.08% | 3.96% | 3.10% | -1.56% | 2.55% |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.24% | -0.22% | 0.13% | 1.21% | 6.94% | 8.10% | 3.71% | 5.21% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 25, 2009, High-sharpe bonds's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -3.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, High-sharpe bonds closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2020 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.28% | 0.97% | -1.32% | 0.26% | 0.17% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.65% | 1.46% | 0.04% | 0.54% | 0.09% | 1.34% | -0.05% | 1.14% | 0.80% | 0.33% | 0.70% | 0.00% | 7.24% |
| 2024 | 0.11% | -0.88% | 0.81% | -1.56% | 1.44% | 0.66% | 2.04% | 1.34% | 1.29% | -1.68% | 0.98% | -0.91% | 3.62% |
| 2023 | 2.80% | -2.16% | 2.40% | 0.50% | -0.97% | 0.01% | 0.35% | -0.19% | -1.59% | -0.88% | 3.83% | 2.88% | 6.98% |
| 2022 | -1.85% | -0.91% | -2.28% | -3.10% | 0.94% | -2.21% | 2.73% | -2.68% | -3.31% | -0.08% | 3.12% | -0.65% | -10.03% |
| 2021 | -0.55% | -0.93% | -0.61% | 0.65% | 0.29% | 0.67% | 0.76% | -0.09% | -0.67% | -0.28% | -0.14% | 0.18% | -0.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
High-sharpe bonds has an annualized alpha of 2.71%, beta of 0.05, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 25, 2009.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (14.32%) than losses (9.19%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 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 0.05 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
- 2.71%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 14.32%
- Downside Capture
- 9.19%
Expense Ratio
High-sharpe bonds has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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
High-sharpe bonds ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.50 | 0.88 | +0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.12 | 1.37 | +0.75 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.47 | 1.39 | +1.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.89 | 6.43 | +2.46 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 96 | 2.67 | 4.30 | 1.58 | 4.26 | 16.01 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 52 | 1.08 | 1.61 | 1.19 | 1.64 | 5.01 |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 11 | 0.02 | 0.09 | 1.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 93 | 2.20 | 3.23 | 1.46 | 3.56 | 14.38 |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 65 | 1.27 | 1.77 | 1.24 | 2.10 | 7.27 |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 22 | 0.39 | 0.58 | 1.08 | 0.80 | 1.86 |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 70 | 1.25 | 1.88 | 1.29 | 1.82 | 9.56 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
High-sharpe bonds provided a 4.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.54% | 4.48% | 4.38% | 3.62% | 2.56% | 2.12% | 2.63% | 3.06% | 3.04% | 2.58% | 2.55% | 2.63% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.92% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.82% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 4.52% | 4.44% | 4.33% | 3.33% | 2.84% | 1.82% | 2.15% | 2.46% | 2.71% | 2.55% | 2.69% | 3.21% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.43% | 4.35% | 3.96% | 3.09% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 2.27% | 2.87% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 2.08% |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.75% | 4.62% | 4.43% | 3.72% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 2.78% | 3.37% | 3.61% | 3.21% | 3.29% | 3.34% |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 5.60% | 5.51% | 5.19% | 4.67% | 4.44% | 3.07% | 3.16% | 3.81% | 4.55% | 4.01% | 4.33% | 4.68% |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 5.87% | 5.71% | 6.01% | 5.74% | 5.30% | 4.02% | 4.88% | 4.99% | 5.54% | 5.12% | 5.27% | 5.90% |
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 High-sharpe bonds. 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 High-sharpe bonds was 14.31%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 473 trading sessions.
The current High-sharpe bonds drawdown is 1.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -14.31% | Aug 4, 2021 | 307 | Oct 20, 2022 | 473 | Sep 10, 2024 | 780 |
| -10.2% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 50 | Jun 1, 2020 | 59 |
| -4.49% | May 3, 2013 | 36 | Jun 24, 2013 | 199 | Apr 8, 2014 | 235 |
| -3.33% | Nov 5, 2010 | 28 | Dec 15, 2010 | 93 | Apr 29, 2011 | 121 |
| -2.91% | Sep 7, 2016 | 71 | Dec 15, 2016 | 104 | May 17, 2017 | 175 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.44, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | HYG | VGSH | VCSH | VGLT | VCLT | VGIT | VCIT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.71 | -0.15 | 0.08 | -0.25 | 0.01 | -0.22 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| HYG | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.30 | -0.04 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.27 | 0.41 |
| VGSH | -0.15 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.56 | 0.47 | 0.75 | 0.61 | 0.66 |
| VCSH | 0.08 | 0.30 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.78 | 0.84 |
| VGLT | -0.25 | -0.04 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| VCLT | 0.01 | 0.23 | 0.47 | 0.63 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.84 | 0.86 |
| VGIT | -0.22 | 0.00 | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.84 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.82 |
| VCIT | 0.03 | 0.27 | 0.61 | 0.78 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.11 | 0.41 | 0.66 | 0.84 | 0.75 | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.94 | 1.00 |