Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Guardian, 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 month.
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The earliest data available for this chart is May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Guardian | -0.04% | -2.86% | 0.96% | 2.77% | 19.93% | 12.92% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.17% | -3.99% | -3.13% | -1.29% | 24.10% | 18.07% | 10.67% | 13.74% |
VVIAX Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.18% | -3.39% | 3.72% | 6.19% | 20.58% | 14.93% | 10.93% | 11.88% |
VMVAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.35% | -2.92% | 5.05% | 6.85% | 22.19% | 13.98% | 8.73% | 10.35% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.17% | -3.65% | 3.74% | 4.56% | 25.93% | 13.60% | 7.68% | 10.26% |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.81% | -3.51% | 3.56% | 7.89% | 33.02% | 16.07% | 8.74% | 9.44% |
VEMAX Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.22% | -2.86% | 0.47% | 0.49% | 24.43% | 13.53% | 3.72% | 7.67% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | -1.32% | -0.18% | 0.60% | 3.34% | 3.41% | 0.21% | 1.63% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.59% | 1.58% | 3.75% | 3.32% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, Guardian's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Guardian closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.11% | 2.51% | -5.06% | 0.61% | 0.96% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.54% | 0.36% | -1.98% | -0.17% | 3.49% | 3.50% | 0.59% | 2.77% | 2.62% | 0.89% | 0.84% | 0.78% | 17.31% |
| 2024 | -0.62% | 2.83% | 2.97% | -3.03% | 3.26% | 0.70% | 2.97% | 1.98% | 2.23% | -2.17% | 3.17% | -3.33% | 11.14% |
| 2023 | 5.89% | -3.10% | 1.33% | 0.94% | -2.03% | 4.61% | 3.01% | -2.62% | -3.43% | -2.71% | 7.28% | 4.98% | 14.15% |
| 2022 | -2.95% | -1.88% | 0.71% | -5.85% | 0.93% | -6.58% | 5.06% | -2.96% | -8.01% | 4.91% | 7.27% | -3.13% | -12.97% |
| 2021 | 0.77% | 0.43% | 0.08% | 1.78% | -3.08% | 3.41% | -2.08% | 3.30% | 4.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Guardian has an annualized alpha of 0.30%, beta of 0.63, and R² of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 76.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.52% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.63 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
- 0.30%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 66.52%
- Downside Capture
- 76.46%
Expense Ratio
Guardian 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
Guardian ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.40 | 0.88 | +0.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.98 | 1.37 | +0.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.88 | 1.39 | +0.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.45 | 6.43 | +2.01 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 46 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.12 |
VVIAX Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 48 | 1.09 | 1.56 | 1.23 | 1.49 | 6.61 |
VMVAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 44 | 1.03 | 1.51 | 1.21 | 1.43 | 6.58 |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 35 | 0.85 | 1.32 | 1.18 | 1.36 | 5.54 |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | 84 | 1.81 | 2.38 | 1.35 | 2.63 | 10.05 |
VEMAX Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 65 | 1.44 | 1.97 | 1.27 | 2.01 | 7.13 |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 31 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.38 | 3.83 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.51 | — | — | — | — |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Guardian provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.40% | 2.54% | 2.54% | 2.62% | 2.43% | 1.96% | 1.93% | 2.39% | 2.52% | 2.14% | 2.28% | 2.45% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.15% | 1.11% | 1.26% | 1.42% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.41% | 1.76% | 2.03% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VVIAX Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.01% | 2.04% | 2.30% | 2.45% | 2.51% | 2.14% | 2.55% | 2.49% | 2.72% | 2.29% | 2.45% | 2.60% |
VMVAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.11% | 2.26% | 2.27% | 1.78% | 2.36% | 2.08% | 2.75% | 1.86% | 1.91% | 2.04% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.89% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.89% | 3.20% | 3.34% | 3.14% | 2.88% | 3.14% | 2.02% | 3.03% | 3.33% | 2.77% | 3.06% | 2.91% |
VEMAX Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.65% | 2.74% | 3.13% | 3.47% | 4.05% | 2.57% | 1.87% | 3.20% | 2.85% | 2.31% | 2.51% | 3.25% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.60% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.10% | 2.59% | 1.96% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.82% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 3.68% | 4.14% | 1.63% | 4.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Guardian. 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 Guardian was 20.72%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 335 trading sessions.
The current Guardian drawdown is 4.58%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.72% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 335 | Feb 15, 2024 | 570 |
| -11.3% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 61 |
| -6.99% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.79% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
| -4.68% | Dec 9, 2024 | 22 | Jan 10, 2025 | 25 | Feb 18, 2025 | 47 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.19, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VMFXX | VBTLX | VEMAX | VTMGX | VVIAX | VSIAX | VMVAX | VTSAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.61 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.99 | 0.91 |
| VMFXX | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.17 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| VBTLX | 0.12 | 0.17 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.19 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.23 |
| VEMAX | 0.61 | -0.06 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.62 | 0.74 |
| VTMGX | 0.77 | -0.01 | 0.19 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| VVIAX | 0.81 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.50 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.95 | 0.82 | 0.88 |
| VSIAX | 0.79 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.55 | 0.75 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.84 | 0.89 |
| VMVAX | 0.79 | 0.04 | 0.13 | 0.52 | 0.75 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.89 |
| VTSAX | 0.99 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.62 | 0.79 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| Portfolio | 0.91 | 0.04 | 0.23 | 0.74 | 0.91 | 0.88 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.93 | 1.00 |