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

Asset Allocation


BND 20.00%VTI 80.00%BondBondEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Stocks/Bonds 80/20 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 Apr 10, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of BND

Returns By Period

As of Apr 1, 2026, the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio returned -3.20% Year-To-Date and 11.35% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.91%-5.09%-4.63%-2.39%16.33%16.69%10.18%12.16%
Portfolio
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio
2.35%-4.34%-3.20%-1.12%15.33%14.99%8.48%11.35%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
2.93%-5.00%-4.01%-1.66%18.11%17.84%10.46%13.60%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-1.74%0.05%0.95%4.24%3.59%0.24%1.67%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 11, 2007, Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.31%-0.11%-4.34%-3.20%
20252.55%-1.09%-4.66%-0.51%4.86%4.47%1.78%2.12%2.97%1.89%0.33%-0.08%15.20%
20240.86%3.98%2.80%-3.96%4.13%2.64%1.98%2.00%1.89%-1.09%5.59%-2.78%19.10%
20236.20%-2.45%2.70%0.98%0.11%5.36%2.91%-1.69%-4.35%-2.42%8.43%4.96%21.79%
2022-5.26%-2.21%2.01%-8.09%-0.02%-6.86%7.94%-3.55%-8.26%6.24%4.89%-4.92%-18.14%
2021-0.44%2.21%2.70%4.21%0.40%2.18%1.62%2.25%-3.79%5.35%-1.14%3.00%19.81%

Benchmark Metrics

Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.09%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.98 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 (86.22%) than losses (82.85%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.09% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.09%
Beta
0.79
0.98
Upside Capture
86.22%
Downside Capture
82.85%

Expense Ratio

Stocks/Bonds 80/20 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 80/20 Portfolio ranks 45 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 80/20 Portfolio Risk / Return Rank: 4545
Overall Rank
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3838
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio Sortino Ratio Rank: 4040
Sortino Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio Calmar Ratio Rank: 4848
Calmar Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.01

0.90

+0.11

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.54

1.39

+0.15

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.57

1.40

+0.17

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.51

6.61

+0.90


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
650.961.481.231.527.26
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
590.991.411.181.814.98

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 80/20 Portfolio Sharpe ratios as of Apr 1, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.01
  • 5-Year: 0.60
  • 10-Year: 0.77
  • All Time: 0.57

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 0.97 to 1.64, 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 80/20 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 80/20 Portfolio provided a 1.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.72%1.67%1.75%1.77%1.85%1.40%1.61%1.96%2.20%1.87%2.04%2.10%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.17%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.91%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 Stocks/Bonds 80/20 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 80/20 Portfolio was 46.06%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 483 trading sessions.

The current Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio drawdown is 5.06%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-46.06%Oct 10, 2007355Mar 9, 2009483Feb 4, 2011838
-28.47%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202092Aug 3, 2020115
-23.4%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022317Jan 22, 2024519
-15.81%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201868Apr 3, 2019133
-15.55%Jul 8, 201161Oct 3, 201183Feb 1, 2012144

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. 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

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

BenchmarkBNDVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.140.990.99
BND-0.141.00-0.14-0.08
VTI0.99-0.141.001.00
Portfolio0.99-0.081.001.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 11, 2007