Asset Allocation
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX
Returns By Period
| 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 WC 50-50 | 0.10% | -1.91% | -0.15% | 1.09% | 11.22% | 10.14% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.26% | -3.13% | -1.24% | 17.86% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -2.51% | 2.81% | 6.58% | 28.04% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
VISVX Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.44% | -3.45% | 3.55% | 4.94% | 17.14% | 13.16% | 7.39% | 9.90% |
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.00% | -1.79% | -0.67% | 0.06% | 4.24% | 3.59% | 0.26% | 1.83% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.23% | 0.26% | 1.11% | 1.40% | 4.15% | 4.67% | 3.51% | 3.08% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | -0.44% | 0.29% | 1.33% | 4.99% | 5.28% | 2.40% | 2.74% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.59% | 1.58% | 3.75% | 3.32% | — | — |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, WC 50-50's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% 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 53% 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% | -3.38% | 0.47% | -0.15% | ||||||||
| 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 | 0.43% | 0.95% | 1.12% | 1.14% | -2.38% | 2.84% | -1.06% | 2.32% | 5.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
WC 50-50 has an annualized alpha of 0.36%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 62.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.46% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.48 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
- 0.36%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 51.46%
- Downside Capture
- 62.81%
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 57 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.29 | 0.88 | +0.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.88 | 1.37 | +0.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.83 | 1.39 | +0.44 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.40 | 6.43 | +1.96 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 54 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 80 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
VISVX Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund | 39 | 0.92 | 1.42 | 1.19 | 1.37 | 5.58 |
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 35 | 0.93 | 1.36 | 1.17 | 1.40 | 4.54 |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 93 | 2.18 | 3.31 | 1.47 | 4.13 | 13.26 |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 93 | 2.20 | 3.23 | 1.46 | 3.56 | 14.38 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.51 | — | — | — | — |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
WC 50-50 provided a 2.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| 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: | ||||||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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% |
VISVX Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund | 1.78% | 1.28% | 1.86% | 1.98% | 1.90% | 1.63% | 1.58% | 1.95% | 2.20% | 1.68% | 1.42% | 1.85% |
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 3.70% | 3.61% | 3.71% | 2.72% | 2.30% | 2.99% | 2.85% | 2.66% | 2.78% | 2.66% | 2.98% | 3.02% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.62% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
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% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 3.68% | 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 | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
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 3.13%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.34% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 339 | Feb 22, 2024 | 574 |
| -8.07% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 27 | May 16, 2025 | 61 |
| -4.9% | Feb 26, 2026 | 22 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -3.51% | Dec 9, 2024 | 22 | Jan 10, 2025 | 25 | Feb 18, 2025 | 47 |
| -3.43% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 18 | May 15, 2024 | 33 |
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. 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 | VMFXX | VTIP | VBIIX | VCSH | VNQ | VXUS | VISVX | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.27 | 0.61 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.99 | 0.93 |
| VMFXX | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.07 | 0.08 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| VTIP | 0.14 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.32 |
| VBIIX | 0.11 | 0.15 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.30 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.33 |
| VCSH | 0.27 | 0.07 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.47 |
| VNQ | 0.61 | 0.08 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.63 | 0.75 |
| VXUS | 0.76 | -0.04 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.85 |
| VISVX | 0.79 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.87 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 0.63 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.06 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.47 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.94 | 1.00 |