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Guideline with VIG
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 Guideline with VIG, 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 Oct 16, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of VTIP

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Guideline with VIG returned -1.29% Year-To-Date and 10.28% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Guideline with VIG
0.02%-2.76%-1.29%0.11%19.00%14.12%8.31%10.28%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.17%-3.99%-3.13%-1.29%24.10%18.07%10.67%13.74%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
0.16%-3.84%-1.33%-0.02%16.93%13.72%9.86%12.36%
VTMGX
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.81%-3.51%3.56%7.89%33.02%16.07%8.74%9.44%
VEMAX
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.22%-2.86%0.47%0.49%24.43%13.53%3.72%7.67%
VUIAX
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.61%-1.26%8.95%5.30%20.35%14.48%10.67%9.76%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
0.23%0.38%1.11%1.47%3.52%4.67%3.51%3.08%
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.19%-1.51%-0.47%0.48%3.73%3.80%0.43%1.98%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.02%0.30%0.90%1.83%4.00%4.71%3.28%2.13%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.09%-4.66%-9.31%-7.99%24.83%21.66%11.69%16.18%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 17, 2012, Guideline with VIG's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Guideline with VIG closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.58%1.00%-4.46%0.70%-1.29%
20252.30%-0.19%-2.95%0.66%4.32%3.65%1.32%1.91%2.86%1.65%0.35%0.08%16.94%
20240.27%3.36%2.30%-2.67%3.82%1.78%1.76%2.08%2.08%-1.55%3.61%-2.00%15.58%
20235.43%-2.38%3.18%1.14%-0.38%4.39%2.58%-1.95%-3.56%-1.74%7.14%3.99%18.59%
2022-4.36%-2.24%1.60%-6.38%0.09%-5.88%6.29%-3.16%-7.72%4.48%5.93%-3.71%-15.19%
2021-0.60%1.15%2.38%3.62%0.64%1.48%1.37%1.91%-3.50%4.39%-1.25%3.09%15.41%

Benchmark Metrics

Guideline with VIG has an annualized alpha of 1.30%, beta of 0.68, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 17, 2012.

  • This portfolio participated in 72.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.54% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.68 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
1.30%
Beta
0.68
0.97
Upside Capture
70.54%
Downside Capture
72.56%

Expense Ratio

Guideline with VIG has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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

Guideline with VIG ranks 53 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.


Guideline with VIG Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
Guideline with VIG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Guideline with VIG Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
Guideline with VIG Omega Ratio Rank: 5555
Omega Ratio Rank
Guideline with VIG Calmar Ratio Rank: 4848
Calmar Ratio Rank
Guideline with VIG 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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.27

0.88

+0.39

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.86

1.37

+0.49

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.86

1.39

+0.47

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.65

6.43

+2.22


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
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
460.961.471.221.517.12
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
420.841.281.191.245.41
VTMGX
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares
841.812.381.352.6310.05
VEMAX
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
651.441.971.272.017.13
VUIAX
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares
561.261.711.232.275.39
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
922.183.311.474.1313.26
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
371.001.451.181.394.50
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.57254.91180.89367.864,130.10
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
280.771.271.181.133.90

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.

Guideline with VIG Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.27
  • 5-Year: 0.71
  • 10-Year: 0.83
  • All Time: 0.83

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 Guideline with VIG 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

Guideline with VIG provided a 2.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.14%2.23%2.32%2.36%2.30%1.84%1.49%2.04%2.25%1.83%1.90%1.91%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.15%1.11%1.26%1.42%1.65%1.20%1.41%1.76%2.03%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.60%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
VTMGX
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.89%3.20%3.34%3.14%2.88%3.14%2.02%3.03%3.33%2.77%3.06%2.91%
VEMAX
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.65%2.74%3.13%3.47%4.05%2.57%1.87%3.20%2.85%2.31%2.51%3.25%
VUIAX
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.54%2.73%3.01%3.49%2.98%2.56%3.17%2.82%3.23%3.18%3.19%3.64%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
3.62%3.81%2.70%2.86%6.84%4.68%1.20%1.95%2.45%1.52%0.76%0.00%
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.77%4.01%3.80%3.09%1.99%3.39%2.94%2.73%2.87%2.73%3.06%3.09%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.96%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.44%0.40%0.46%0.57%0.69%0.47%0.66%0.94%1.31%1.14%1.39%1.31%

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 Guideline with VIG. 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 Guideline with VIG was 25.20%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.

The current Guideline with VIG drawdown is 4.20%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-25.2%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202084Jul 22, 2020107
-21.11%Jan 4, 2022197Oct 14, 2022300Dec 26, 2023497
-12.8%Sep 24, 201864Dec 24, 201859Mar 21, 2019123
-12.26%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202527May 16, 202561
-11.34%May 22, 2015183Feb 11, 2016102Jul 8, 2016285

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.05, 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.

BenchmarkBILVBILXVTIPVUIAXVEMAXVTMGXVIGAXVIGVTSAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.01-0.120.070.430.660.790.940.920.990.98
BIL0.011.000.010.040.020.020.010.010.010.010.02
VBILX-0.120.011.000.560.18-0.08-0.04-0.08-0.08-0.11-0.03
VTIP0.070.040.561.000.170.090.150.060.070.070.13
VUIAX0.430.020.180.171.000.250.370.330.510.420.47
VEMAX0.660.02-0.080.090.251.000.760.630.600.670.74
VTMGX0.790.01-0.040.150.370.761.000.720.760.800.87
VIGAX0.940.01-0.080.060.330.630.721.000.810.940.93
VIG0.920.01-0.080.070.510.600.760.811.000.920.92
VTSAX0.990.01-0.110.070.420.670.800.940.921.000.98
Portfolio0.980.02-0.030.130.470.740.870.930.920.981.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 17, 2012