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Vanguard Recommendation 80/20
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Recommendation 80/20, 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
Vanguard Recommendation 80/20
0.29%2.50%10.43%10.95%24.04%17.64%8.88%
VBIIX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund
0.10%-0.22%-0.28%-0.03%5.18%3.99%0.02%1.77%
VBISX
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund
0.10%0.04%0.26%0.69%3.84%4.14%1.42%1.80%
VBLAX
Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.19%0.51%0.25%0.08%6.64%2.05%-3.39%
VGTSX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares
0.04%2.06%14.49%16.75%30.88%19.46%8.38%9.62%
VTIBX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund
0.10%0.34%0.39%0.54%2.13%4.16%0.35%1.69%
VTSMX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares
0.51%3.65%11.68%11.20%27.88%22.00%12.55%14.84%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 8, 2019, Vanguard Recommendation 80/20's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.62%1.83%-5.63%7.65%3.85%0.18%10.43%
20252.60%0.00%-2.86%0.82%4.40%3.95%0.76%2.58%3.01%1.66%0.30%0.76%19.30%
2024-0.23%3.35%2.71%-3.27%3.79%1.36%2.23%2.05%1.95%-2.26%3.39%-2.58%12.85%
20236.61%-2.92%2.65%1.15%-1.06%4.63%2.94%-2.45%-3.82%-2.65%8.04%5.03%18.69%
2022-4.20%-2.40%0.82%-7.02%0.34%-6.96%6.18%-3.71%-8.41%4.83%7.44%-3.80%-16.98%
2021-0.37%1.91%2.00%3.49%1.27%1.24%0.68%1.87%-3.47%3.99%-2.01%3.05%14.23%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 has an annualized alpha of 0.64%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 08, 2019.

  • This portfolio participated in 82.58% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.48% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.64%
Beta
0.72
0.94
Upside Capture
74.48%
Downside Capture
82.58%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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

Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 ranks 52 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.


Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 Omega Ratio Rank: 5656
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 Martin Ratio Rank: 5252
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 Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.39

2.01

+0.38

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.35

2.71

+0.63

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.44

1.36

+0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.99

2.69

+0.31

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.32

12.34

+0.97


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

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.

Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.39
  • 5-Year: 0.70
  • 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 1.65 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 Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 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

Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 provided a 2.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.11%2.13%2.25%2.29%2.10%2.01%1.78%2.32%2.35%2.00%2.14%2.12%
VBIIX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund
4.13%3.61%3.71%2.72%2.30%2.99%2.85%2.66%2.78%2.66%2.98%3.02%
VBISX
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund
3.90%3.44%3.29%2.10%1.38%1.16%1.72%2.16%1.92%1.58%1.42%1.34%
VBLAX
Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
4.75%4.64%4.61%4.08%4.13%2.62%5.39%3.25%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VGTSX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares
2.55%3.08%3.26%3.16%2.98%2.99%2.05%2.98%3.09%2.68%2.86%2.77%
VTIBX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund
4.44%4.33%4.31%4.37%1.41%3.68%1.06%3.36%2.98%2.21%1.76%1.61%
VTSMX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares
0.93%0.75%0.89%1.33%1.54%1.11%1.33%1.67%1.92%1.61%1.83%1.86%

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 Vanguard Recommendation 80/20. 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 Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 was 27.84%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 drawdown is 0.39%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-27.84%Mar 2020
1mo 2d4mo 16d
5mo 18dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-24.42%Oct 2022
11mo 9d1y 4mo
2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024
2025 selloff2025
-12.98%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 8d
2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-8.20%Mar 2026
1mo 2d18d
1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2020 pullback2020
-6.14%Sep 2020
20d1mo 13d
2mo 3dSep 2020 - Nov 2020

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 2.91, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


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

1.09

1.12

1.12

1.10

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 has a 0.95 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

0.95

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

0.94

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

0.95

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 8, 2019

0.96


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTSMX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VBLAX has the lowest at 0.02.

VBLAX
0.02
VBISX
0.02
VBIIX
0.03
VTIBX
0.06
VGTSX
0.79
VTSMX
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Vanguard Recommendation 80/20. VTSMX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while VBLAX has the lowest at 0.10.

VBLAX
0.10
VBISX
0.10
VBIIX
0.12
VTIBX
0.13
VGTSX
0.92
VTSMX
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

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

VBISXVTIBXVBLAXVBIIXVGTSXVTSMX
VBISX1.000.600.690.870.080.03
VTIBX0.601.000.750.740.090.06
VBLAX0.690.751.000.900.050.02
VBIIX0.870.740.901.000.080.03
VGTSX0.080.090.050.081.000.80
VTSMX0.030.060.020.030.801.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 8, 2019
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