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Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds
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 Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds, 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 Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of VTABX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 11, 2026, the Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds returned 5.86% Year-To-Date and 11.10% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%2.16%-0.42%4.03%27.10%18.38%10.55%12.70%
Portfolio
Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds
-0.05%3.42%5.86%10.57%31.84%16.52%10.42%11.10%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.58%1.05%-5.72%-2.12%28.06%23.59%11.64%16.78%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.62%2.36%0.01%4.75%28.77%20.02%12.14%14.71%
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.26%0.13%0.04%0.10%2.89%3.85%0.25%1.83%
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.00%0.45%0.37%0.85%6.54%3.63%0.30%1.65%
VSEQX
Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund
0.35%6.14%6.90%13.63%41.99%19.10%11.06%12.59%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.09%4.75%7.67%14.59%39.93%17.45%8.20%9.43%
VDE
Vanguard Energy ETF
-0.58%0.35%29.23%36.32%52.17%14.23%23.67%9.87%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.42%2.40%-3.09%3.15%5.86%
20252.55%-0.60%-2.84%-0.67%4.68%4.06%1.31%2.86%2.56%1.23%0.58%0.54%17.25%
2024-0.15%3.56%3.62%-3.34%3.44%1.03%2.69%1.21%1.65%-1.62%4.80%-3.56%13.69%
20236.93%-2.77%1.70%0.78%-1.44%5.54%3.44%-1.91%-3.24%-3.17%7.30%5.11%18.84%
2022-2.42%-0.85%2.06%-6.59%1.73%-8.44%7.63%-3.01%-8.52%7.08%6.08%-4.25%-10.78%
20210.68%4.30%2.29%3.47%1.57%1.82%-0.09%1.71%-2.24%4.63%-2.06%3.05%20.58%

Benchmark Metrics

Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds has an annualized alpha of 0.72%, beta of 0.77, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 84.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.85% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.72%
Beta
0.77
0.92
Upside Capture
79.85%
Downside Capture
84.17%

Expense Ratio

Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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

Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds Risk / Return Rank: 9292
Overall Rank
Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8989
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds Sortino Ratio Rank: 9090
Sortino Ratio Rank
Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds Omega Ratio Rank: 9292
Omega Ratio Rank
Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds Calmar Ratio Rank: 9393
Calmar Ratio Rank
Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds Martin Ratio Rank: 9595
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

3.34

2.23

+1.10

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

4.71

3.12

+1.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.66

1.42

+0.24

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

7.37

4.05

+3.32

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

30.62

17.91

+12.71


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
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
241.441.991.262.308.14
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
551.952.671.374.1018.34
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
101.141.661.210.833.19
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
191.402.091.251.826.13
VSEQX
Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund
702.303.131.416.2723.46
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
803.074.101.584.3417.66
VDE
Vanguard Energy ETF
782.883.661.456.7120.04

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.

Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 3.34
  • 5-Year: 0.78
  • 10-Year: 0.77
  • All Time: 0.72

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 2.14 to 3.05, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds 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

Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds provided a 4.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.00%4.27%4.37%3.30%4.13%6.16%1.95%2.69%4.13%3.19%2.41%4.32%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.42%0.40%0.46%0.57%0.69%0.47%0.66%0.94%1.31%1.14%1.39%1.31%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.13%1.12%1.24%1.45%1.68%1.24%1.53%1.87%2.05%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
4.43%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
3.93%3.87%3.69%3.10%2.59%1.96%2.39%2.74%2.57%2.56%2.53%2.82%
VSEQX
Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund
10.44%11.16%11.36%6.11%11.77%21.36%1.77%2.92%10.34%7.05%3.13%12.28%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.79%3.15%3.33%3.22%3.04%3.05%2.10%3.04%3.16%2.73%2.93%2.84%
VDE
Vanguard Energy ETF
2.43%3.11%3.23%3.34%3.65%4.13%4.76%3.42%3.35%2.90%2.31%3.17%

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 Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds. 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 Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds was 30.99%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.

The current Optimized 1 - but max 20% bonds drawdown is 0.21%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-30.99%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 2020111Aug 28, 2020155
-18.99%Nov 9, 2021221Sep 26, 2022202Jul 18, 2023423
-17%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 2018129Jul 1, 2019209
-16.48%Apr 27, 2015202Feb 11, 2016143Sep 6, 2016345
-14.28%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202541Jun 6, 202576

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.35, 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.

BenchmarkVTABXVBTLXVDEVTIAXVIGAXVSEQXVFIAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.02-0.080.510.790.940.871.000.94
VTABX-0.021.000.72-0.16-0.000.02-0.03-0.020.00
VBTLX-0.080.721.00-0.19-0.03-0.05-0.09-0.09-0.05
VDE0.51-0.16-0.191.000.520.370.590.510.67
VTIAX0.79-0.00-0.030.521.000.730.750.790.88
VIGAX0.940.02-0.050.370.731.000.780.940.86
VSEQX0.87-0.03-0.090.590.750.781.000.870.93
VFIAX1.00-0.02-0.090.510.790.940.871.000.94
Portfolio0.940.00-0.050.670.880.860.930.941.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013