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Guardian
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.11%2.51%-5.06%0.61%0.96%
20252.54%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%
20235.89%-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%
20210.77%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
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.


Guardian Risk / Return Rank: 6161
Overall Rank
Guardian Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Guardian Sortino Ratio Rank: 6464
Sortino Ratio Rank
Guardian Omega Ratio Rank: 6868
Omega Ratio Rank
Guardian Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
Guardian Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
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

1.40

0.88

+0.52

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.98

1.37

+0.61

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.21

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.88

1.39

+0.49

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.45

6.43

+2.01


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
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
460.961.471.221.517.12
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
481.091.561.231.496.61
VMVAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
441.031.511.211.436.58
VSIAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
350.851.321.181.365.54
VTMGX
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares
841.812.381.352.6310.05
VEMAX
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
651.441.971.272.017.13
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
310.901.301.161.383.83
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.51

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.

Guardian Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.40
  • All Time: 0.58

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 Guardian 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

Guardian provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.40%2.54%2.54%2.62%2.43%1.96%1.93%2.39%2.52%2.14%2.28%2.45%
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, 2021235Oct 14, 2022335Feb 15, 2024570
-11.3%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202561
-6.99%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-4.79%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202410Aug 19, 202424
-4.68%Dec 9, 202422Jan 10, 202525Feb 18, 202547

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

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

BenchmarkVMFXXVBTLXVEMAXVTMGXVVIAXVSIAXVMVAXVTSAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.030.120.610.770.810.790.790.990.91
VMFXX0.031.000.17-0.06-0.010.050.020.040.030.04
VBTLX0.120.171.000.060.190.100.110.130.120.23
VEMAX0.61-0.060.061.000.740.500.550.520.620.74
VTMGX0.77-0.010.190.741.000.740.750.750.790.91
VVIAX0.810.050.100.500.741.000.890.950.820.88
VSIAX0.790.020.110.550.750.891.000.950.840.89
VMVAX0.790.040.130.520.750.950.951.000.810.89
VTSAX0.990.030.120.620.790.820.840.811.000.93
Portfolio0.910.040.230.740.910.880.890.890.931.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021