Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Diversified 60-40, 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 Jul 26, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of VEA
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Diversified 60-40 returned -0.54% Year-To-Date and 8.29% 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 Diversified 60-40 | 0.05% | -2.26% | -0.54% | 0.96% | 13.50% | 11.50% | 6.09% | 8.29% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.23% | -1.00% | 0.32% | 0.90% | 4.41% | 3.55% | 0.29% | 1.68% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.09% | -3.34% | -3.56% | -1.44% | 17.51% | 18.37% | 11.88% | 14.11% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.77% | -2.79% | 3.65% | 8.84% | 30.37% | 16.09% | 8.76% | 9.49% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | -0.72% | -2.55% | 0.11% | 0.38% | 21.72% | 13.41% | 3.75% | 7.73% |
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.47% | -3.05% | 2.99% | 3.93% | 18.72% | 13.45% | 5.57% | 10.71% |
VO Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 0.33% | -3.56% | 0.29% | -0.79% | 12.40% | 13.03% | 6.87% | 10.86% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 27, 2007, Diversified 60-40's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Diversified 60-40 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.80% | 1.42% | -4.23% | 0.59% | -0.54% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.04% | 0.36% | -2.36% | 0.09% | 3.21% | 3.45% | 0.80% | 2.11% | 2.38% | 1.30% | 0.44% | 0.28% | 14.88% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 2.23% | 2.44% | -3.26% | 3.34% | 1.43% | 2.31% | 1.86% | 1.96% | -2.02% | 3.45% | -2.67% | 11.32% |
| 2023 | 5.76% | -2.88% | 2.49% | 0.93% | -1.04% | 3.67% | 2.18% | -1.90% | -3.73% | -2.42% | 7.21% | 4.68% | 15.19% |
| 2022 | -3.80% | -1.95% | 0.23% | -6.36% | 0.56% | -5.48% | 5.72% | -3.54% | -7.39% | 3.70% | 5.99% | -3.34% | -15.57% |
| 2021 | -0.49% | 1.27% | 1.62% | 2.98% | 0.80% | 1.26% | 1.05% | 1.46% | -2.89% | 3.40% | -1.14% | 2.39% | 12.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
Diversified 60-40 has an annualized alpha of 1.56%, beta of 0.58, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 27, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 65.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.13% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.58 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
- 1.56%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 63.13%
- Downside Capture
- 65.96%
Expense Ratio
Diversified 60-40 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
Diversified 60-40 ranks 53 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 | 1.22 | 0.88 | +0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.81 | 1.37 | +0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.79 | 1.39 | +0.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.98 | 6.43 | +1.54 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 49 | 1.02 | 1.44 | 1.18 | 1.70 | 4.71 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.92 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.11 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 83 | 1.73 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.64 | 10.14 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 62 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 1.25 | 1.78 | 6.68 |
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 46 | 0.86 | 1.35 | 1.18 | 1.44 | 6.15 |
VO Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 36 | 0.71 | 1.10 | 1.16 | 1.06 | 4.79 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Diversified 60-40 provided a 2.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.54% | 2.53% | 2.55% | 2.39% | 2.19% | 1.70% | 1.82% | 2.30% | 2.45% | 2.09% | 2.25% | 2.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.94% | 3.89% | 3.74% | 3.13% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.70% | 2.72% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.70% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 1.32% | 1.33% | 1.30% | 1.55% | 1.59% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.50% | 1.48% |
VO Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 1.49% | 1.52% | 1.49% | 1.52% | 1.60% | 1.12% | 1.45% | 1.48% | 1.82% | 1.35% | 1.45% | 1.47% |
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 Diversified 60-40. 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 Diversified 60-40 was 36.76%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 418 trading sessions.
The current Diversified 60-40 drawdown is 3.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.76% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 418 | Nov 2, 2010 | 757 |
| -21.55% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 85 | Jul 20, 2020 | 105 |
| -21.31% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 349 | Mar 7, 2024 | 584 |
| -11.76% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 83 | Feb 1, 2012 | 191 |
| -11.08% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 56 | Mar 18, 2019 | 285 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.33, 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 | AGG | VWO | VEA | VB | VO | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.12 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.93 | 0.99 | 0.95 |
| AGG | -0.12 | 1.00 | -0.08 | -0.06 | -0.11 | -0.10 | -0.12 | 0.06 |
| VWO | 0.74 | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.81 |
| VEA | 0.83 | -0.06 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.89 |
| VB | 0.89 | -0.11 | 0.69 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.88 | 0.89 |
| VO | 0.93 | -0.10 | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.93 |
| SPY | 0.99 | -0.12 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.88 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.95 | 0.06 | 0.81 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.93 | 0.96 | 1.00 |