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VT/BNDW
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BNDW 5.00%VT 95.00%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 VT/BNDW, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.64%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
VT/BNDW
-2.95%-0.03%8.78%9.25%23.73%18.93%9.88%
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
-0.29%-0.09%0.24%0.29%3.49%3.93%0.19%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
-3.07%-0.03%9.20%9.69%24.82%19.73%10.38%12.30%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 2018, VT/BNDW's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, VT/BNDW closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.98%1.64%-6.01%8.86%4.40%-2.71%8.78%
20252.92%-0.31%-3.37%0.58%5.49%4.50%1.04%2.84%3.25%1.96%0.21%0.86%21.54%
2024-0.02%4.22%3.08%-3.50%4.42%1.55%1.99%2.27%2.15%-2.16%4.00%-2.85%15.77%
20237.40%-3.13%2.84%1.37%-1.17%5.51%3.53%-2.72%-4.15%-2.82%8.75%5.07%21.25%
2022-4.44%-2.69%1.66%-7.86%0.47%-7.78%6.77%-4.01%-9.24%6.03%8.04%-4.31%-17.71%
2021-0.25%2.45%2.69%3.94%1.51%1.16%0.65%2.13%-3.95%4.87%-2.46%3.59%17.19%

Benchmark Metrics

VT/BNDW has an annualized alpha of 0.16%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 07, 2018.

  • This portfolio participated in 92.48% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.95, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
0.16%
Beta
0.88
0.95
Upside Capture
87.99%
Downside Capture
92.48%

Expense Ratio

VT/BNDW has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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

VT/BNDW ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


VT/BNDW Risk / Return Rank: 3333
Overall Rank
VT/BNDW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3131
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VT/BNDW Sortino Ratio Rank: 3030
Sortino Ratio Rank
VT/BNDW Omega Ratio Rank: 3232
Omega Ratio Rank
VT/BNDW Calmar Ratio Rank: 3232
Calmar Ratio Rank
VT/BNDW Martin Ratio Rank: 4141
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 VT/BNDW and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.97

2.01

-0.03

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.71

2.71

-0.01

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.36

1.36

-0.01

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.66

2.69

-0.02

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.79

12.34

-0.56


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
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
270.971.381.171.213.38
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
651.982.701.362.6811.87

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.

VT/BNDW Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.97
  • 5-Year: 0.65
  • All Time: 0.65

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 1.65 to 2.53, 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 VT/BNDW 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

VT/BNDW provided a 1.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.77%1.94%2.05%2.16%2.19%1.86%1.65%2.35%2.49%2.00%2.27%2.33%
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
4.22%4.12%3.90%3.73%2.02%2.58%1.56%3.05%1.66%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
1.64%1.82%1.95%2.08%2.20%1.82%1.66%2.32%2.53%2.11%2.39%2.45%

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 VT/BNDW. 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 VT/BNDW was 32.67%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.

The current VT/BNDW drawdown is 3.42%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-32.67%Mar 2020
1mo 9d5mo 4d
6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-25.83%Oct 2022
11mo 9d1y 3mo
2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-16.87%Dec 2018
3mo 4d4mo
7mo 4dSep 2018 - Apr 2019
2025 selloff2025
-15.71%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 8d
2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-9.30%Mar 2026
1mo 2d16d
1mo 18dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026

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 1.10, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


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

1.01

1.01

1.01

1.01

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.01, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

VT/BNDW correlation to the S&P 500 Index

VT/BNDW has a 0.96 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

0.96

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

0.95

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

0.96

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 7, 2018

0.96


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while BNDW has the lowest at 0.10.

BNDW
0.10
VT
0.96

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. VT/BNDW. VT has the highest portfolio correlation at 1.00, while BNDW has the lowest at 0.13.

BNDW
0.13
VT
1.00

Asset Correlations Table

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

BNDWVT
BNDW1.000.12
VT0.121.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 7, 2018
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