Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio

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.

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio returned -0.34% Year-To-Date and 4.23% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

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, your investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% 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%.

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.99%, beta of 0.19, and R² of 0.43 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 (28.61%) than losses (25.33%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.19 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.43 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
• R² of 0.43 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

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.

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio ranks 53 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.

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 Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.29
• 5-Year: 0.38
• 10-Year: 0.70
• All Time: 0.84

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 1.00 to 1.69, 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.

Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio provided a 3.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

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 2.17%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.