Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 90% |
VUSXX Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund | Money Market | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SPY/VMSXX, 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% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio SPY/VMSXX | -2.36% | 0.02% | 7.88% | 7.66% | 22.50% | 19.54% | 12.22% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | -2.58% | -0.01% | 8.45% | 8.18% | 24.51% | 21.43% | 13.32% | 15.16% |
VUSXX Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.31% | 1.51% | 1.84% | 3.98% | 2.61% | 1.56% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, SPY/VMSXX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SPY/VMSXX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.36% | -0.75% | -4.39% | 9.51% | 4.82% | -2.29% | 7.88% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.45% | -1.11% | -4.98% | -0.75% | 5.69% | 4.68% | 2.11% | 1.89% | 3.25% | 2.18% | 0.21% | 0.11% | 16.39% |
| 2024 | 1.43% | 4.70% | 2.96% | -3.63% | 4.58% | 3.18% | 1.09% | 2.10% | 1.94% | -0.80% | 5.40% | -2.14% | 22.42% |
| 2023 | 5.66% | -2.28% | 3.34% | 1.44% | 0.42% | 5.84% | 2.95% | -1.47% | -4.24% | -1.95% | 8.20% | 4.14% | 23.45% |
| 2022 | -4.75% | -2.64% | 3.35% | -7.89% | 0.20% | -7.35% | 8.28% | -3.70% | -8.36% | 7.30% | 5.03% | -5.24% | -16.36% |
| 2021 | 0.39% | 2.02% | 2.20% | 2.69% | -4.21% | 6.31% | -0.73% | 4.18% | 13.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
SPY/VMSXX has an annualized alpha of 1.33%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 1.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (92.05%) than losses (89.66%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 1.00, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.33%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 1.00
- Upside Capture
- 92.05%
- Downside Capture
- 89.66%
Expense Ratio
SPY/VMSXX 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
SPY/VMSXX ranks 45 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 SPY/VMSXX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.17 | 2.01 | +0.17 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.94 | 2.71 | +0.23 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.36 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.98 | 2.69 | +0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.89 | 12.34 | +1.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 72 | 2.14 | 2.88 | 1.39 | 2.92 | 13.50 |
VUSXX Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund | — | 3.68 | — | — | — | — |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
SPY/VMSXX provided a 1.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.29% | 1.38% | 1.25% | 1.30% | 1.49% | 1.08% | 1.37% | 1.57% | 1.84% | 1.62% | 1.83% | 1.86% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
VUSXX Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund | 3.89% | 4.15% | 1.63% | 0.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 SPY/VMSXX. 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 SPY/VMSXX was 22.21%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 293 trading sessions.
The current SPY/VMSXX drawdown is 2.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -22.21%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.93%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.96%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | 15d | 2mo 10dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.59%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.82%Apr 2024 | 22d | 25d | 1mo 17dMar 2024 - May 2024 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.22, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
SPY/VMSXX correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 26, 2021 | 1.00 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while VUSXX has the lowest at 0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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