A
Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in A, 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.
The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 28, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VXUS
Returns By Period
As of Jan 12, 2025, the A returned -0.90% Year-To-Date and 10.25% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| YTD | 1M | 6M | 1Y | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 | -0.93% | -3.71% | 3.77% | 21.81% | 12.17% | 11.26% |
| A | -0.90% | -4.49% | 3.85% | 18.10% | 10.30% | 10.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.43% | -4.92% | 6.10% | 15.86% | 9.34% | 9.83% |
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | -0.89% | -4.93% | 3.02% | 21.43% | 11.70% | 12.08% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.89% | -3.61% | 4.45% | 23.44% | 13.94% | 13.36% |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.88% | -5.57% | 6.16% | 16.39% | 8.89% | 9.41% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | -3.96% | -7.96% | -0.41% | 2.15% | 2.12% | 3.95% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -1.19% | -4.01% | -5.42% | 4.84% | 3.81% | 5.07% |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.84% | -3.89% | 4.93% | 22.76% | 13.27% | 12.80% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | -1.05% | -1.99% | -0.89% | 0.27% | -0.69% | 1.00% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of A, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.24% | 5.02% | 3.50% | -4.66% | 4.30% | 1.46% | 3.09% | 1.89% | 2.17% | -1.17% | 6.68% | -4.49% | 18.23% |
| 2023 | 7.73% | -2.66% | 0.89% | 0.56% | -0.98% | 6.96% | 3.69% | -2.64% | -4.86% | -3.47% | 9.14% | 6.20% | 21.10% |
| 2022 | -6.05% | -1.74% | 2.44% | -8.17% | 0.05% | -8.48% | 8.90% | -3.59% | -9.40% | 7.86% | 5.93% | -5.43% | -18.30% |
| 2021 | 0.09% | 3.82% | 2.78% | 4.59% | 0.74% | 1.77% | 0.85% | 2.50% | -4.01% | 5.84% | -2.26% | 3.64% | 21.85% |
| 2020 | -0.84% | -7.90% | -15.78% | 12.39% | 5.61% | 2.34% | 5.14% | 5.38% | -3.00% | -1.14% | 12.45% | 4.78% | 16.98% |
| 2019 | 9.12% | 3.44% | 0.96% | 3.54% | -6.08% | 6.59% | 0.97% | -2.20% | 1.77% | 1.95% | 3.22% | 2.64% | 28.22% |
| 2018 | 4.38% | -4.02% | -0.80% | 0.29% | 2.53% | 0.40% | 2.74% | 2.76% | -0.29% | -7.87% | 2.08% | -8.92% | -7.48% |
| 2017 | 2.09% | 2.98% | 0.28% | 1.10% | 0.77% | 1.08% | 1.84% | -0.09% | 2.56% | 1.83% | 2.66% | 0.96% | 19.59% |
| 2016 | -5.76% | 0.02% | 7.37% | 0.92% | 1.42% | 0.31% | 4.16% | 0.21% | 0.33% | -2.66% | 4.04% | 1.76% | 12.13% |
| 2015 | -1.78% | 5.29% | -0.42% | 0.35% | 1.06% | -1.75% | 1.00% | -5.85% | -3.12% | 6.70% | 0.46% | -2.37% | -1.07% |
| 2014 | -2.86% | 4.87% | 0.28% | -0.17% | 1.91% | 2.84% | -2.46% | 3.80% | -3.27% | 2.84% | 1.71% | -0.22% | 9.23% |
Expense Ratio
A has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low compared to other funds. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of A is 41, indicating average performance compared to other portfolios on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.25 | 1.75 | 1.22 | 1.52 | 6.04 |
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 1.71 | 2.28 | 1.32 | 2.62 | 10.73 |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.89 | 2.53 | 1.35 | 2.86 | 12.17 |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.93 | 1.36 | 1.17 | 1.36 | 4.57 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 0.12 | 0.27 | 1.03 | 0.07 | 0.46 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.45 | 0.70 | 1.09 | 0.61 | 1.64 |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.79 | 2.40 | 1.33 | 2.72 | 11.07 |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.15 | 0.24 | 1.03 | 0.06 | 0.37 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
A provided a 1.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.80% | 1.77% | 1.96% | 2.00% | 1.64% | 1.63% | 2.01% | 2.25% | 1.90% | 2.09% | 2.11% | 2.05% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.08% | 1.07% | 1.51% | 1.59% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.47% | 1.82% | 1.35% | 1.45% | 1.47% | 1.29% |
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 0.96% | 0.95% | 1.49% | 1.75% | 1.30% | 1.60% | 1.93% | 2.14% | 1.84% | 2.09% | 2.47% | 1.90% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.25% | 1.24% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% | 1.85% |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.31% | 1.30% | 1.55% | 1.54% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.49% | 1.48% | 1.43% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 4.01% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% | 3.60% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 3.41% | 3.37% | 3.25% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.17% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% | 3.40% |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.27% | 1.26% | 1.43% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.41% | 1.77% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% | 1.76% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.40% | 3.36% | 3.11% | 2.51% | 1.90% | 2.23% | 2.74% | 2.78% | 2.51% | 2.49% | 2.48% | 2.55% |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the A. 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 A was 35.69%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.
The current A drawdown is 5.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.69% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 111 | Aug 28, 2020 | 134 |
| -25.37% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 331 | Feb 9, 2024 | 566 |
| -22.19% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 115 | Mar 19, 2012 | 223 |
| -19.72% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 23, 2019 | 146 |
| -17.16% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 106 | Jul 14, 2016 | 289 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current A volatility is 4.62%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Diversification
Asset Correlations Table
| VBTLX | VNQ | VXUS | VSMAX | VIMAX | VIIIX | VFIAX | VTSAX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBTLX | 1.00 | 0.08 | -0.13 | -0.17 | -0.15 | -0.18 | -0.18 | -0.17 |
| VNQ | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.64 |
| VXUS | -0.13 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.82 |
| VSMAX | -0.17 | 0.66 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.92 |
| VIMAX | -0.15 | 0.68 | 0.81 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.96 |
| VIIIX | -0.18 | 0.63 | 0.82 | 0.88 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| VFIAX | -0.18 | 0.63 | 0.82 | 0.88 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| VTSAX | -0.17 | 0.64 | 0.82 | 0.92 | 0.96 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.00 |