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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard, 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
-0.26%-0.17%7.91%7.98%22.99%19.77%11.75%13.42%
Portfolio
Vanguard
0.13%0.35%4.23%5.06%13.25%12.07%6.49%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
0.08%-0.08%0.45%0.55%1.78%4.04%0.25%1.66%
VDIGX
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund
0.03%1.64%1.22%2.33%6.71%13.57%9.63%12.12%
VFH
Vanguard Financials ETF
1.00%2.02%-3.30%-0.44%5.69%19.26%9.11%12.71%
VOE
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF
0.73%2.43%11.32%12.25%23.44%16.08%8.73%10.62%
VONV
Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF
0.35%1.83%13.71%15.20%27.15%17.93%10.36%11.27%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.40%-1.86%10.86%13.54%26.37%17.90%7.85%9.58%
VUSB
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
0.06%0.26%1.39%1.79%4.49%5.36%3.43%
VWELX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares
0.28%-0.24%4.84%5.36%17.79%14.80%8.41%9.97%
VWINX
Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares
-0.15%0.12%2.60%3.08%10.13%8.46%3.86%5.68%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 7, 2021, Vanguard's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.45%1.22%-3.72%4.61%1.70%-0.90%4.23%
20252.28%0.70%-1.80%-0.48%2.64%2.72%0.46%2.04%1.39%0.63%1.46%0.36%13.02%
20240.07%1.70%2.56%-2.56%2.56%0.45%2.84%2.21%1.32%-1.34%3.47%-2.23%11.35%
20233.66%-2.78%0.91%1.42%-2.12%3.30%2.04%-1.68%-2.92%-1.56%6.02%4.04%10.26%
2022-2.24%-1.76%0.25%-4.74%1.29%-5.23%4.43%-2.60%-6.24%4.69%5.36%-2.46%-9.66%
20211.67%1.37%0.11%1.33%1.53%-2.46%3.12%-1.57%3.22%8.47%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 0.48, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 07, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 61.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.69% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.48 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
0.91%
Beta
0.48
0.86
Upside Capture
51.69%
Downside Capture
61.84%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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

Vanguard ranks 46 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.


Vanguard Risk / Return Rank: 4646
Overall Rank
Vanguard Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4646
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard Sortino Ratio Rank: 5454
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard Calmar Ratio Rank: 3737
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
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 Vanguard and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.01

1.90

+0.11

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.86

2.58

+0.28

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.35

+0.03

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.49

2.54

-0.04

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.83

11.58

-0.74


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

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.

Vanguard Sharpe ratios as of Jun 10, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.01
  • 5-Year: 0.74
  • All Time: 0.80

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 1.54 to 2.39, 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 Vanguard 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

Vanguard provided a 7.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio7.90%7.96%7.53%4.35%5.49%5.01%4.00%3.34%5.94%3.37%3.06%4.39%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.50%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
VDIGX
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund
24.26%21.90%21.94%2.29%6.06%5.45%2.83%4.70%8.72%5.16%2.86%5.70%
VFH
Vanguard Financials ETF
1.51%1.55%1.75%2.08%2.31%1.87%2.21%2.17%2.30%1.53%1.63%2.00%
VOE
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF
1.87%2.10%2.11%2.27%2.27%1.78%2.36%2.05%2.75%1.86%1.92%2.05%
VONV
Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF
1.64%1.82%1.97%2.10%2.22%1.67%2.25%2.30%2.56%2.18%2.39%2.38%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.71%3.15%3.33%3.22%3.04%3.05%2.10%3.04%3.16%2.73%2.93%2.84%
VUSB
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
4.39%4.63%5.16%4.45%1.56%0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VWELX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares
10.99%11.46%10.76%6.01%8.19%8.64%7.77%4.67%9.49%5.82%4.44%7.03%
VWINX
Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares
7.75%7.86%6.61%4.73%7.67%6.03%4.30%3.94%7.56%3.20%4.00%5.60%

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 Vanguard. 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 Vanguard was 16.36%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 327 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard drawdown is 1.10%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-16.36%Oct 2022
9mo 10d1y 3mo
2y 27dJan 2022 - Feb 2024
2025 selloff2025
-8.30%Apr 2025
1mo 17d1mo 8d
2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-5.34%Mar 2026
29d21d
1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-3.45%Dec 2024
17d1mo 5d
1mo 22dDec 2024 - Jan 2025
2024 pullback2024
-3.32%Apr 2024
15d28d
1mo 13dApr 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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.59, 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

1.14

1.14

1.11

1.11

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.11, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Vanguard correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Vanguard has a 0.89 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

0.89

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.87

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.90

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 7, 2021

0.90


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VWELX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while VUSB has the lowest at 0.14.

VUSB
0.14
BNDX
0.17
VWINX
0.66
VFH
0.74
VTIAX
0.77
VOE
0.78
VDIGX
0.80
VONV
0.84
VWELX
0.96

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Vanguard. VONV has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.94, while VUSB has the lowest at 0.26.

VUSB
0.26
BNDX
0.33
VTIAX
0.81
VFH
0.83
VWINX
0.89
VDIGX
0.89
VOE
0.90
VWELX
0.93
VONV
0.94

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 7, 2021
Diversification Analysis

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