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Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BND 80.00%VTI 20.00%BondBondEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Stocks/Bonds 20/80 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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Returns By Period

As of Jun 5, 2026, the Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio returned 1.89% Year-To-Date and 4.31% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.25%7.86%7.47%
Portfolio
Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio
-0.96%-0.41%1.89%1.93%8.68%7.25%2.52%4.31%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
-0.45%-0.64%-0.05%0.11%4.33%3.80%0.02%1.56%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
-2.68%0.42%8.72%8.29%26.04%21.08%12.19%14.71%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 11, 2007, Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.49%1.17%-2.35%2.24%1.36%-0.97%1.89%
20251.08%1.33%-1.14%0.17%0.70%2.28%0.25%1.40%1.58%0.93%0.53%-0.24%9.19%
20240.09%-0.02%1.36%-2.80%2.29%1.32%2.26%1.59%1.46%-2.11%2.22%-1.97%5.64%
20234.04%-2.61%2.68%0.69%-0.84%1.19%0.64%-0.92%-2.96%-1.74%5.51%3.91%9.55%
2022-2.86%-1.40%-1.60%-4.99%0.63%-2.92%3.76%-2.99%-5.23%0.68%3.99%-1.89%-14.29%
2021-0.76%-0.60%-0.25%1.70%0.22%1.23%1.28%0.42%-1.72%1.38%-0.14%0.54%3.29%

Benchmark Metrics

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.64%, beta of 0.28, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 11, 2007.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (32.54%) than losses (30.39%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.64% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.28 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
2.64%
Beta
0.28
0.58
Upside Capture
32.54%
Downside Capture
30.39%

Expense Ratio

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio ranks 40 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.


Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3737
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio Calmar Ratio Rank: 3535
Calmar Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio Martin Ratio Rank: 4242
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.95

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.79

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.56

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.05


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
331.161.711.201.624.86
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
642.102.831.382.9313.45

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.

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio Sharpe ratios as of Jun 5, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.95
  • 5-Year: 0.39
  • 10-Year: 0.71
  • All Time: 0.85

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 1.83 to 2.82, 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 Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio 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

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio provided a 3.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.39%3.31%3.19%2.76%2.41%1.94%2.19%2.53%2.66%2.38%2.39%2.46%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.98%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.04%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%

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 Stocks/Bonds 20/80 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 Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio was 18.43%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 475 trading sessions.

The current Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio drawdown is 0.10%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-18.43%Oct 2022
11mo 14d1y 10mo
2y 10moNov 2021 - Sep 2024
Financial crisis2007–2009
-14.44%Oct 2008
4mo 23d10mo 7d
1y 2moMay 2008 - Aug 2009
COVID crash2020
-10.51%Mar 2020
26d2mo 3d
2mo 29dFeb 2020 - May 2020
2025 selloff2025
-4.26%Apr 2025
4mo1mo 27d
5mo 27dDec 2024 - Jun 2025
2013 pullback2013
-4.11%Jun 2013
1mo 3d3mo 26d
4mo 29dMay 2013 - Oct 2013

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.47, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.24

1.27

1.28

1.31

1.42

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.42, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio has a 0.73 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.73

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.73

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.73

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.73

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 11, 2007

0.73


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while BND has the lowest at 0.32.

BND
0.32
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio. VTI has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.62, while BND has the lowest at 0.61.

BND
0.61
VTI
0.62

Asset Correlations Table

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

BNDVTI
BND1.00-0.13
VTI-0.131.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 11, 2007
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