Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs, 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 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% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs | 0.56% | -2.10% | 0.21% | 1.93% | 12.37% | 10.18% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VFTAX Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.93% | -3.82% | -6.67% | -4.98% | 15.27% | 18.26% | 10.64% | — |
VTABX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.00% | -1.54% | -0.45% | -0.09% | 2.39% | 3.81% | 0.15% | 1.79% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.00% | -1.53% | -0.28% | 0.29% | 3.77% | 3.51% | 0.19% | 1.62% |
VFWAX Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.59% | -2.18% | 3.43% | 7.36% | 28.45% | 16.03% | 7.69% | 9.12% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.59% | 1.58% | 3.75% | 3.32% | — | — |
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | -0.13% | -1.16% | 0.22% | 0.10% | 2.94% | 3.04% | 1.31% | 2.54% |
VGSLX Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.37% | -5.68% | 1.69% | -0.29% | 1.58% | 6.53% | 2.85% | 4.67% |
VVIAX Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.22% | -3.19% | 3.53% | 6.55% | 15.88% | 15.15% | 10.89% | 11.82% |
VBIRX Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.00% | -0.87% | -0.23% | 0.77% | 3.75% | 4.15% | 1.60% | 1.90% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, 8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.12% | 2.11% | -4.44% | 0.56% | 0.21% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.06% | 0.99% | -1.28% | 0.72% | 2.30% | 2.60% | 0.07% | 2.12% | 2.08% | 1.05% | 0.43% | 0.63% | 14.61% |
| 2024 | -0.21% | 1.61% | 2.08% | -2.55% | 2.62% | 0.87% | 2.30% | 1.78% | 1.80% | -2.18% | 1.98% | -2.14% | 8.05% |
| 2023 | 4.85% | -2.59% | 2.34% | 0.97% | -1.31% | 2.69% | 1.89% | -1.83% | -2.81% | -1.77% | 5.99% | 4.04% | 12.65% |
| 2022 | -2.65% | -1.90% | -0.19% | -4.77% | 0.28% | -4.87% | 4.22% | -3.34% | -6.60% | 3.02% | 6.15% | -2.64% | -13.26% |
| 2021 | 0.35% | 0.50% | 0.86% | 1.07% | -2.49% | 2.41% | -1.26% | 2.32% | 3.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs has an annualized alpha of 0.35%, beta of 0.44, and R² of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 62.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.34% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.44 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
- 0.35%
- Beta
- 0.44
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 49.34%
- Downside Capture
- 62.12%
Expense Ratio
8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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
8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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 | 1.52 | 0.88 | +0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.14 | 1.37 | +0.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.12 | 1.39 | +0.73 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.60 | 6.43 | +2.16 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFTAX Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares | 35 | 0.83 | 1.31 | 1.19 | 1.37 | 5.28 |
VTABX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 24 | 0.80 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 0.93 | 3.79 |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 31 | 0.85 | 1.23 | 1.15 | 1.46 | 4.08 |
VFWAX Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares | 85 | 1.80 | 2.39 | 1.36 | 2.58 | 9.94 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.51 | — | — | — | — |
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | 20 | 0.68 | 0.95 | 1.12 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
VGSLX Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares | 5 | 0.13 | 0.29 | 1.04 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
VVIAX Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 50 | 1.12 | 1.60 | 1.24 | 1.44 | 6.46 |
VBIRX Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 80 | 1.54 | 2.51 | 1.30 | 2.43 | 8.71 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs provided a 3.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.03% | 3.19% | 3.04% | 3.12% | 2.66% | 2.48% | 1.73% | 2.65% | 2.36% | 1.98% | 2.08% | 1.89% |
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VFTAX Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.95% | 0.85% | 0.99% | 1.10% | 1.34% | 0.94% | 1.21% | 1.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VTABX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 4.21% | 4.36% | 4.33% | 4.39% | 1.48% | 3.70% | 1.08% | 4.28% | 3.00% | 2.23% | 1.80% | 1.64% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.61% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.10% | 2.59% | 1.96% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.82% |
VFWAX Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.85% | 3.05% | 3.20% | 3.28% | 3.07% | 3.03% | 1.97% | 3.07% | 3.24% | 2.67% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
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% |
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | 4.46% | 4.74% | 4.17% | 4.31% | 8.45% | 5.13% | 1.38% | 2.29% | 3.12% | 2.41% | 3.49% | 0.88% |
VGSLX Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.92% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.91% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.92% | 3.39% | 4.73% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
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% |
VBIRX Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.60% | 3.83% | 3.37% | 2.41% | 1.46% | 1.22% | 1.77% | 2.24% | 2.03% | 1.66% | 1.50% | 1.41% |
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 8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs. 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 8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs was 19.20%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 349 trading sessions.
The current 8_27_25 Value Tilt International Defensive Vanguard 50/50 ESG with Cash, Short Bonds, TIPs drawdown is 3.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.2% | Nov 10, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | 349 | Mar 7, 2024 | 583 |
| -7.18% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 58 |
| -5.94% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -3.6% | Dec 9, 2024 | 23 | Jan 13, 2025 | 17 | Feb 6, 2025 | 40 |
| -3.26% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 17 | May 14, 2024 | 32 |
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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.59, 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 | VTABX | VBIRX | VAIPX | VBTLX | VVIAX | VFWAX | VGSLX | VFTAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.81 | 0.77 | 0.61 | 0.99 | 0.89 |
| VMFXX | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.24 | 0.04 | 0.17 | 0.05 | -0.03 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| VTABX | 0.12 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.79 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.28 | 0.13 | 0.34 |
| VBIRX | 0.09 | 0.24 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.86 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.27 | 0.09 | 0.32 |
| VAIPX | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 0.16 | 0.38 |
| VBTLX | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.79 | 0.86 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.13 | 0.37 |
| VVIAX | 0.81 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.81 |
| VFWAX | 0.77 | -0.03 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.75 | 0.91 |
| VGSLX | 0.61 | 0.08 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.72 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.71 |
| VFTAX | 0.99 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.89 | 0.05 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.81 | 0.91 | 0.71 | 0.87 | 1.00 |