Asset Allocation
Find the right asset allocation for WC 50-50
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in WC 50-50, 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% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio WC 50-50 | 0.26% | 1.38% | 6.20% | 6.49% | 15.23% | 11.77% | 6.14% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.58% | 1.05% | -0.18% | 0.35% | 4.67% | 4.13% | -0.07% | 1.71% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.03% | 0.53% | 0.80% | 1.22% | 4.60% | 5.69% | 2.33% | 2.70% |
VISVX Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund | 2.03% | 5.23% | 13.52% | 11.85% | 28.67% | 15.83% | 7.91% | 10.64% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.30% | 1.50% | 1.82% | 3.95% | 3.35% | 2.39% | — |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 0.92% | 4.90% | 12.51% | 12.32% | 14.02% | 10.14% | 2.55% | 5.65% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.57% | 1.00% | 9.62% | 9.69% | 26.27% | 20.60% | 12.20% | 15.02% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | -0.04% | -0.06% | 1.85% | 1.95% | 4.51% | 5.25% | 3.37% | 3.09% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.40% | 3.09% | 13.69% | 15.52% | 30.12% | 18.37% | 8.32% | 10.22% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, WC 50-50's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, WC 50-50 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.57% | 1.28% | -3.30% | 4.97% | 2.14% | -0.41% | 6.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.80% | 0.33% | -1.82% | 0.17% | 2.49% | 2.69% | 0.73% | 2.21% | 1.57% | 0.81% | 0.63% | 0.15% | 12.32% |
| 2024 | -0.14% | 1.78% | 2.03% | -2.79% | 2.86% | 1.16% | 2.46% | 1.61% | 1.69% | -1.59% | 3.02% | -2.38% | 9.90% |
| 2023 | 4.85% | -2.31% | 1.83% | 0.70% | -0.96% | 3.03% | 2.01% | -1.43% | -2.95% | -1.82% | 5.91% | 4.20% | 13.34% |
| 2022 | -3.38% | -1.07% | 0.34% | -4.77% | 0.26% | -4.75% | 5.09% | -3.07% | -6.50% | 3.57% | 4.44% | -2.85% | -12.69% |
| 2021 | 0.39% | 0.95% | 1.12% | 1.14% | -2.38% | 2.84% | -1.06% | 2.32% | 5.34% |
Benchmark Metrics
WC 50-50 has an annualized alpha of 0.38%, beta of 0.49, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 61.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 50.07% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.49 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
- 0.38%
- Beta
- 0.49
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 50.07%
- Downside Capture
- 61.82%
Expense Ratio
WC 50-50 has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
WC 50-50 ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for WC 50-50 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 | 2.15 | 1.86 | +0.29 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.10 | 2.53 | +0.57 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.34 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.95 | 2.53 | +0.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.20 | 11.37 | +1.83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 19 | 1.11 | 1.68 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 3.82 |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 81 | 2.37 | 3.71 | 1.47 | 3.18 | 12.95 |
VISVX Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund | 56 | 1.73 | 2.56 | 1.30 | 3.00 | 10.64 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.67 | — | — | — | — |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 31 | 0.96 | 1.39 | 1.17 | 1.56 | 4.90 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 67 | 1.97 | 2.67 | 1.35 | 2.79 | 12.52 |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 95 | 3.07 | 5.24 | 1.65 | 6.57 | 25.36 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 58 | 1.77 | 2.44 | 1.33 | 2.53 | 9.72 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
WC 50-50 provided a 2.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.79% | 2.82% | 2.56% | 2.55% | 3.03% | 2.51% | 1.84% | 2.17% | 2.46% | 2.03% | 2.03% | 1.87% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 4.13% | 3.61% | 3.71% | 2.72% | 2.30% | 2.99% | 2.85% | 2.66% | 2.78% | 2.66% | 2.98% | 3.02% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.45% | 4.35% | 3.96% | 3.09% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 2.27% | 2.87% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 2.08% |
VISVX Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund | 1.62% | 1.28% | 1.86% | 1.98% | 1.90% | 1.63% | 1.58% | 1.95% | 2.20% | 1.68% | 1.42% | 1.85% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 3.87% | 4.14% | 1.63% | 4.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.54% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.59% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.67% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 WC 50-50. 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 WC 50-50 was 17.34%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 339 trading sessions.
The current WC 50-50 drawdown is 0.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -17.34%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.07%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.90%Mar 2026 | 29d | 18d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.51%Jan 2025 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 9d | 2mo 11dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.43%Apr 2024 | 18d | 26d | 1mo 14dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.26, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.22 | 1.24 | 1.23 | 1.23 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.23, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
WC 50-50 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021 | 0.93 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VMFXX has the lowest at 0.04.
Asset Correlations Table
| VMFXX | VTIP | VBIIX | VCSH | VNQ | VXUS | VISVX | VTI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMFXX | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.08 | -0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| VTIP | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| VBIIX | 0.17 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.30 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| VCSH | 0.08 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.26 | 0.29 |
| VNQ | 0.08 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.71 | 0.62 |
| VXUS | -0.02 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.35 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| VISVX | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.26 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| VTI | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.29 | 0.62 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 1.00 |
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