Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 20% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 10% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 40% |
VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 10% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gibson Portfolio, 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 4, 2026, the Gibson Portfolio returned -0.47% Year-To-Date and 9.69% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Gibson Portfolio | 0.13% | -2.36% | -0.47% | 0.78% | 25.12% | 13.64% | 7.26% | 9.69% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -4.01% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 23.49% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.48% | -3.29% | -0.11% | -1.21% | 28.49% | 15.65% | 4.23% | 11.14% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -3.46% | 2.81% | 5.79% | 30.65% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.55% | 3.06% | 0.66% | 6.59% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.91% | 0.31% | 0.97% | 3.73% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, Gibson Portfolio's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Gibson Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.24% | 1.72% | -5.06% | 0.80% | -0.47% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.53% | 0.08% | -3.16% | -0.01% | 4.18% | 3.82% | 0.95% | 2.66% | 2.54% | 1.27% | 0.48% | 0.21% | 16.44% |
| 2024 | -0.48% | 3.20% | 2.70% | -4.00% | 3.95% | 1.63% | 2.89% | 2.26% | 2.15% | -2.03% | 4.21% | -3.42% | 13.38% |
| 2023 | 7.04% | -3.15% | 2.06% | 0.94% | -1.09% | 4.86% | 2.87% | -2.43% | -4.29% | -2.83% | 8.53% | 5.58% | 18.48% |
| 2022 | -4.94% | -2.34% | 1.56% | -7.07% | -0.12% | -6.85% | 6.76% | -3.91% | -8.79% | 4.88% | 6.52% | -4.08% | -18.25% |
| 2021 | -0.26% | 2.13% | 2.46% | 4.03% | 0.92% | 1.63% | 1.32% | 1.86% | -3.74% | 4.65% | -1.82% | 3.54% | 17.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gibson Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.27%, beta of 0.77, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 83.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.47% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.27%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 77.47%
- Downside Capture
- 83.23%
Expense Ratio
Gibson Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
Gibson Portfolio ranks 41 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 | 1.14 | 0.88 | +0.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.69 | 1.37 | +0.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.63 | 1.39 | +0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.55 | 6.43 | +1.11 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 45 | 0.85 | 1.33 | 1.18 | 1.48 | 6.01 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 15 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 47 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gibson Portfolio provided a 2.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.35% | 2.36% | 2.40% | 2.37% | 2.32% | 1.91% | 2.02% | 2.38% | 2.66% | 2.32% | 2.52% | 2.45% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.14% | 1.09% | 1.27% | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.30% | 1.66% | 1.25% | 1.43% | 1.35% |
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% |
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% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
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 Gibson Portfolio. 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 Gibson Portfolio was 29.01%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 102 trading sessions.
The current Gibson Portfolio drawdown is 4.68%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -29.01% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 102 | Aug 17, 2020 | 127 |
| -24.59% | Jan 4, 2022 | 197 | Oct 14, 2022 | 345 | Mar 1, 2024 | 542 |
| -17.02% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 95 | Feb 17, 2012 | 203 |
| -14.26% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 139 |
| -13.48% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 39 | Jun 4, 2025 | 74 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.85, 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
| Benchmark | BND | VNQ | VXUS | VXF | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.08 | 0.61 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| BND | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.16 | -0.04 | -0.06 | -0.08 | 0.03 |
| VNQ | 0.61 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.72 |
| VXUS | 0.81 | -0.04 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 0.89 |
| VXF | 0.88 | -0.06 | 0.63 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.91 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.08 | 0.62 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.03 | 0.72 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.96 | 1.00 |