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SPY/VMSXX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VUSXX 10.00%SPY 90.00%BondBondEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.36%-0.75%-4.39%9.51%4.82%-2.29%7.88%
20252.45%-1.11%-4.98%-0.75%5.69%4.68%2.11%1.89%3.25%2.18%0.21%0.11%16.39%
20241.43%4.70%2.96%-3.63%4.58%3.18%1.09%2.10%1.94%-0.80%5.40%-2.14%22.42%
20235.66%-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%
20210.39%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
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.


SPY/VMSXX Risk / Return Rank: 4545
Overall Rank
SPY/VMSXX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4141
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SPY/VMSXX Sortino Ratio Rank: 3939
Sortino Ratio Rank
SPY/VMSXX Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
SPY/VMSXX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4444
Calmar Ratio Rank
SPY/VMSXX Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPY/VMSXX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
722.142.881.392.9213.50
VUSXX
Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund
3.68

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.

SPY/VMSXX Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.17
  • 5-Year: 0.80
  • All Time: 0.81

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 SPY/VMSXX 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

SPY/VMSXX provided a 1.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.29%1.38%1.25%1.30%1.49%1.08%1.37%1.57%1.84%1.62%1.83%1.86%
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 11d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-16.93%Apr 2025
1mo 17d2mo 19d
4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
2026 pullback2026
-7.96%Mar 2026
1mo 25d15d
2mo 10dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-7.59%Aug 2024
19d1mo 15d
2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024
2024 pullback2024
-4.82%Apr 2024
22d25d
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

SPY/VMSXX has a 1.00 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

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.

VUSXX
0.02
SPY
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. SPY/VMSXX. SPY has the highest portfolio correlation at 1.00, while VUSXX has the lowest at 0.03.

VUSXX
0.03
SPY
1.00

Asset Correlations Table

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

VUSXXSPY
VUSXX1.000.02
SPY0.021.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021
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