Asset Allocation
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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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.62% | 1.83% | -5.63% | 7.65% | 3.85% | 0.18% | 10.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.60% | 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% |
| 2023 | 6.61% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 14 | 1.01 | 1.51 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 3.63 |
VBISX Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 36 | 1.55 | 2.59 | 1.31 | 2.24 | 7.14 |
VBLAX Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 9 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 1.12 | 0.91 | 2.31 |
VGTSX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares | 57 | 2.22 | 3.03 | 1.41 | 2.79 | 11.03 |
VTIBX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 8 | 0.61 | 0.88 | 1.11 | 0.65 | 1.81 |
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares | 70 | 2.36 | 3.22 | 1.42 | 3.22 | 14.87 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Vanguard Recommendation 80/20 provided a 2.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.11% | 2.13% | 2.25% | 2.29% | 2.10% | 2.01% | 1.78% | 2.32% | 2.35% | 2.00% | 2.14% | 2.12% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 2d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 18dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.42%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.98%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.20%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -6.14%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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