Boglehead

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Boglehead, 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 never rebalanced.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 17, 2016, Boglehead's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Boglehead closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.9%.

Boglehead has an annualized alpha of 1.00%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 17, 2016.

• This portfolio participated in 83.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Boglehead has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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.

Boglehead ranks 44 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 table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Boglehead and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

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.

Boglehead Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 2.28
• 5-Year: 0.74
• All Time: 0.81

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 1.64 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 Boglehead compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Boglehead provided a 2.13% 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 Boglehead. 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 Boglehead was 28.85%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.

The current Boglehead drawdown is 1.97%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.