Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in bspy50, 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 Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the bspy50 returned -1.55% Year-To-Date and 8.11% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio bspy50 | 0.17% | -2.08% | -1.55% | -0.19% | 11.00% | 10.99% | 6.20% | 8.11% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, bspy50's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, bspy50 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.83% | 0.39% | -3.31% | 0.59% | -1.55% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.65% | 0.43% | -2.77% | -0.21% | 2.79% | 3.40% | 1.01% | 1.62% | 2.34% | 1.50% | 0.41% | -0.11% | 12.59% |
| 2024 | 0.72% | 1.95% | 2.11% | -3.21% | 3.34% | 2.23% | 1.76% | 1.92% | 1.75% | -1.70% | 3.50% | -2.01% | 12.80% |
| 2023 | 4.80% | -2.58% | 3.19% | 1.09% | -0.33% | 3.18% | 1.59% | -1.15% | -3.63% | -1.85% | 6.85% | 4.08% | 15.70% |
| 2022 | -3.65% | -2.04% | 0.44% | -6.36% | 0.55% | -4.88% | 5.77% | -3.48% | -6.74% | 3.45% | 4.62% | -3.39% | -15.47% |
| 2021 | -0.94% | 0.61% | 1.71% | 3.08% | 0.42% | 1.60% | 1.81% | 1.39% | -2.87% | 3.53% | -0.28% | 2.19% | 12.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
bspy50 has an annualized alpha of 2.12%, beta of 0.49, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 56.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.21% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.12% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.49 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
- 2.12%
- Beta
- 0.49
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 55.21%
- Downside Capture
- 56.11%
Expense Ratio
bspy50 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
bspy50 ranks 42 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 | 1.16 | 0.88 | +0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.72 | 1.37 | +0.36 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.71 | 1.39 | +0.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.65 | 6.43 | +1.21 |
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 | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
bspy50 provided a 2.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.55% | 2.49% | 2.46% | 2.27% | 2.15% | 1.68% | 1.96% | 2.30% | 2.44% | 2.16% | 2.26% | 2.34% |
| 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% |
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 bspy50. 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 bspy50 was 19.99%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 340 trading sessions.
The current bspy50 drawdown is 3.07%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.99% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 340 | Feb 23, 2024 | 542 |
| -17.98% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -9.28% | Dec 9, 2024 | 82 | Apr 8, 2025 | 43 | Jun 10, 2025 | 125 |
| -9.12% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 41 | Feb 25, 2019 | 106 |
| -7.62% | Jul 25, 2011 | 50 | Oct 3, 2011 | 63 | Jan 3, 2012 | 113 |
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 2.00, 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 | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.09 | 1.00 | 0.95 |
| BND | -0.09 | 1.00 | -0.08 | 0.17 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.95 |
| Portfolio | 0.95 | 0.17 | 0.95 | 1.00 |