Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 80% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
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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.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.49% | 1.17% | -2.35% | 2.24% | 1.36% | -0.97% | 1.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.08% | 1.33% | -1.14% | 0.17% | 0.70% | 2.28% | 0.25% | 1.40% | 1.58% | 0.93% | 0.53% | -0.24% | 9.19% |
| 2024 | 0.09% | -0.02% | 1.36% | -2.80% | 2.29% | 1.32% | 2.26% | 1.59% | 1.46% | -2.11% | 2.22% | -1.97% | 5.64% |
| 2023 | 4.04% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 33 | 1.16 | 1.71 | 1.20 | 1.62 | 4.86 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 64 | 2.10 | 2.83 | 1.38 | 2.93 | 13.45 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio provided a 3.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.39% | 3.31% | 3.19% | 2.76% | 2.41% | 1.94% | 2.19% | 2.53% | 2.66% | 2.38% | 2.39% | 2.46% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 14d | 1y 10mo | 2y 10moNov 2021 - Sep 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -14.44%Oct 2008 | 4mo 23d | 10mo 7d | 1y 2moMay 2008 - Aug 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -10.51%Mar 2020 | 26d | 2mo 3d | 2mo 29dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -4.26%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 1mo 27d | 5mo 27dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2013 pullback2013 | -4.11%Jun 2013 | 1mo 3d | 3mo 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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