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M's IRA
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 M's IRA, 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 year.


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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 3, 2026, the M's IRA returned 0.89% Year-To-Date and 7.11% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
M's IRA
0.12%-2.39%0.89%2.25%12.17%10.07%4.71%7.11%
VSMAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.62%-3.48%2.53%3.42%18.12%13.24%5.47%10.56%
VSIAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.45%-3.44%3.57%4.99%17.27%13.53%7.65%10.13%
VIMAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.57%-3.90%-0.07%-1.15%11.87%12.81%6.78%10.72%
VMVAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.18%-2.97%4.69%7.07%16.33%13.79%8.66%10.21%
VLCAX
Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.73%-3.42%-4.09%-2.11%17.19%18.73%11.46%14.12%
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.22%-3.19%3.53%6.55%15.88%15.15%10.89%11.82%
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%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.65%-2.29%3.43%7.20%28.80%15.89%7.55%8.98%
VGSTX
Vanguard STAR Fund
0.56%-2.58%-1.65%0.54%13.48%12.48%5.67%9.02%
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.00%-1.79%-0.66%0.09%4.33%3.90%0.40%1.97%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, M's IRA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, M's IRA closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.26%2.53%-4.30%0.55%0.89%
20252.19%0.60%-2.04%-0.48%2.46%2.91%0.50%2.36%1.94%0.47%1.05%0.27%12.82%
2024-0.88%1.54%2.95%-3.62%2.93%0.02%3.63%1.93%2.04%-2.21%3.80%-3.77%8.24%
20236.19%-3.30%1.13%0.57%-2.22%4.00%2.24%-2.34%-3.87%-2.94%7.76%5.80%12.81%
2022-3.66%-1.75%-0.30%-6.30%1.09%-6.43%5.76%-3.52%-7.61%4.13%6.75%-3.15%-15.11%
2021-0.55%1.66%1.37%2.79%1.29%0.70%0.63%1.26%-2.73%2.74%-1.70%2.63%10.38%

Benchmark Metrics

M's IRA has an annualized alpha of 0.76%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 69.13% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.60% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.52 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
0.76%
Beta
0.52
0.82
Upside Capture
58.60%
Downside Capture
69.13%

Expense Ratio

M's IRA 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

M's IRA ranks 42 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.


M's IRA Risk / Return Rank: 4242
Overall Rank
M's IRA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4848
Sharpe Ratio Rank
M's IRA Sortino Ratio Rank: 4545
Sortino Ratio Rank
M's IRA Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
M's IRA Calmar Ratio Rank: 3838
Calmar Ratio Rank
M's IRA Martin Ratio Rank: 3838
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

1.22

0.88

+0.34

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.75

1.37

+0.38

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.67

1.39

+0.28

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.10

6.43

+0.66


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
VSMAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
410.921.421.191.436.14
VSIAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
390.931.421.191.385.63
VIMAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
270.741.141.161.054.79
VMVAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
471.061.551.221.406.49
VLCAX
Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
480.981.501.231.527.09
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
501.121.601.241.446.46
VFWAX
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares
851.802.391.362.589.94
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
861.862.441.372.6210.15
VGSTX
Vanguard STAR Fund
611.231.791.261.747.64
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
350.931.361.171.424.65

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.

M's IRA Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.22
  • 5-Year: 0.46
  • 10-Year: 0.68
  • All Time: 0.70

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 M's IRA 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

M's IRA provided a 3.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.88%3.90%4.00%3.39%3.22%2.92%2.72%3.18%3.44%2.73%2.95%3.10%
VSMAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.33%1.33%1.30%1.56%1.54%1.24%1.14%1.39%1.67%1.35%1.49%1.48%
VSIAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.89%1.95%1.98%2.10%2.03%1.75%1.68%2.06%2.35%1.79%1.77%1.99%
VIMAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.49%1.51%1.48%1.50%1.59%1.11%1.44%1.47%1.82%1.35%1.45%1.47%
VMVAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.98%2.10%2.11%2.26%2.27%1.78%2.36%2.08%2.75%1.86%1.91%2.04%
VLCAX
Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.11%1.08%1.23%1.40%1.66%1.18%1.45%1.80%2.08%1.75%1.98%1.96%
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%
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%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.90%3.15%3.33%3.22%3.04%3.05%2.10%3.04%3.16%2.73%2.93%2.84%
VGSTX
Vanguard STAR Fund
9.28%9.13%10.67%5.35%8.34%6.70%6.68%6.07%6.90%3.32%4.77%5.62%
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.78%4.01%3.80%3.09%1.99%3.39%2.94%2.73%2.87%2.73%3.06%3.09%

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 M's IRA. 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 M's IRA was 25.67%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 115 trading sessions.

The current M's IRA drawdown is 3.87%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-25.67%Feb 21, 202021Mar 20, 2020115Sep 2, 2020136
-22.36%Nov 10, 2021234Oct 14, 2022436Jul 12, 2024670
-11.68%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201866Apr 1, 2019295
-11.04%Apr 16, 2015209Feb 11, 201679Jun 6, 2016288
-9.83%Dec 5, 202484Apr 8, 202545Jun 12, 2025129

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 14 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.56, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkVTABXVBILXVCLTVCITVWOBVFWAXVTIAXVVIAXVSIAXVMVAXVSMAXVLCAXVIMAXVGSTXPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.02-0.100.120.110.430.790.790.880.820.840.861.000.920.930.88
VTABX-0.021.000.710.660.670.41-0.01-0.00-0.06-0.05-0.04-0.02-0.02-0.010.100.19
VBILX-0.100.711.000.780.870.46-0.03-0.03-0.13-0.12-0.10-0.09-0.10-0.070.060.17
VCLT0.120.660.781.000.870.570.140.140.070.080.100.110.120.140.280.39
VCIT0.110.670.870.871.000.590.160.160.070.080.100.110.110.130.270.38
VWOB0.430.410.460.570.591.000.500.500.370.380.400.410.430.440.550.62
VFWAX0.79-0.01-0.030.140.160.501.001.000.750.730.740.750.790.780.880.84
VTIAX0.79-0.00-0.030.140.160.501.001.000.750.730.750.750.790.780.880.84
VVIAX0.88-0.06-0.130.070.070.370.750.751.000.890.950.850.870.890.820.86
VSIAX0.82-0.05-0.120.080.080.380.730.730.891.000.950.970.810.920.820.88
VMVAX0.84-0.04-0.100.100.100.400.740.750.950.951.000.910.840.940.830.89
VSMAX0.86-0.02-0.090.110.110.410.750.750.850.970.911.000.870.960.880.90
VLCAX1.00-0.02-0.100.120.110.430.790.790.870.810.840.871.000.920.930.88
VIMAX0.92-0.01-0.070.140.130.440.780.780.890.920.940.960.921.000.910.92
VGSTX0.930.100.060.280.270.550.880.880.820.820.830.880.930.911.000.95
Portfolio0.880.190.170.390.380.620.840.840.860.880.890.900.880.920.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013