Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 55% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds | 30% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 15% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 3 Fund, 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
As of Jun 16, 2026, the 3 Fund returned 8.80% Year-To-Date and 10.54% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio 3 Fund | 1.23% | 2.48% | 8.80% | 9.24% | 21.43% | 15.46% | 8.54% | 10.54% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.10% | 0.77% | -0.19% | 0.04% | 3.54% | 3.65% | 0.18% | 1.20% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.68% | 2.70% | 11.46% | 11.76% | 28.40% | 20.94% | 12.71% | 15.23% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 1.52% | 4.66% | 15.42% | 16.87% | 32.10% | 18.53% | 8.83% | 10.23% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 28, 2011, 3 Fund's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 3 Fund closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.69% | 1.03% | -4.45% | 6.90% | 3.51% | 0.15% | 8.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.34% | -0.20% | -2.94% | 0.40% | 3.89% | 3.83% | 0.99% | 2.39% | 2.49% | 1.62% | 0.44% | 0.29% | 16.49% |
| 2024 | 0.44% | 2.90% | 2.46% | -3.35% | 3.64% | 1.87% | 2.14% | 1.89% | 1.85% | -1.80% | 3.91% | -2.46% | 14.01% |
| 2023 | 5.82% | -2.70% | 2.83% | 1.09% | -0.61% | 4.03% | 2.58% | -1.79% | -3.67% | -2.22% | 7.32% | 4.49% | 17.76% |
| 2022 | -4.23% | -1.91% | 0.70% | -6.72% | 0.30% | -5.82% | 6.24% | -3.58% | -7.59% | 4.73% | 5.58% | -3.83% | -16.08% |
| 2021 | -0.28% | 1.66% | 1.97% | 3.39% | 0.80% | 1.39% | 1.14% | 1.71% | -3.28% | 3.87% | -1.33% | 2.53% | 14.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
3 Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.17%, beta of 0.66, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 28, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 71.61% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 68.56% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.66 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
- 1.17%
- Beta
- 0.66
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 68.56%
- Downside Capture
- 71.61%
Expense Ratio
3 Fund has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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
3 Fund ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 3 Fund and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.27 | 2.14 | +0.14 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.19 | 2.89 | +0.30 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.39 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.14 | 2.91 | +0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.92 | 13.08 | +0.84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 30 | 1.07 | 1.64 | 1.19 | 1.25 | 3.50 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 77 | 2.25 | 3.04 | 1.41 | 3.20 | 14.35 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 67 | 2.01 | 2.73 | 1.37 | 2.86 | 11.00 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
3 Fund 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% | 2.23% | 2.30% | 2.10% | 1.90% | 1.64% | 1.77% | 2.11% | 2.21% | 1.85% | 2.00% | 2.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.86% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.01% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.63% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 3 Fund. 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 3 Fund was 22.96%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current 3 Fund drawdown is 0.26%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -22.96%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.87%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -13.42%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 2d | 9mo 6dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.61%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 2mo 27d | 6mo 23dAug 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.83%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 28dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.41, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.10 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.15 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.15, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
3 Fund correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 28, 2011 | 0.97 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VGIT has the lowest at -0.20.
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