Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 50% |
BLV Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | Long-Term Bond | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bonds, 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
As of Jun 23, 2026, the Bonds returned 1.04% Year-To-Date and 1.60% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.37% | -0.01% | 9.16% | 8.64% | 25.22% | 19.78% | 11.99% | 13.88% |
Portfolio Bonds | -0.47% | 1.46% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 5.92% | 2.97% | -2.90% | 1.60% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BLV Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | -0.55% | 1.61% | 0.81% | 0.84% | 5.47% | 1.85% | -3.65% | 0.91% |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.40% | 1.31% | 1.27% | 1.30% | 6.37% | 4.08% | -2.16% | 2.24% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 23, 2009, Bonds's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.8 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Bonds closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.32% | 2.49% | -3.20% | 0.07% | 1.26% | 0.19% | 1.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.46% | 3.94% | -1.34% | -1.24% | -0.92% | 2.89% | -0.39% | 0.62% | 3.23% | 0.52% | 0.69% | -1.67% | 6.81% |
| 2024 | -1.09% | -2.54% | 1.70% | -5.15% | 3.17% | 0.61% | 3.32% | 2.20% | 2.54% | -4.68% | 2.45% | -4.74% | -2.78% |
| 2023 | 7.47% | -5.47% | 4.61% | 0.69% | -2.89% | 1.43% | -0.72% | -2.19% | -5.87% | -4.36% | 10.61% | 7.20% | 9.25% |
| 2022 | -4.64% | -2.87% | -3.64% | -9.74% | 1.02% | -3.92% | 4.95% | -5.38% | -8.21% | -2.92% | 9.24% | -2.39% | -26.22% |
| 2021 | -2.86% | -3.78% | -2.88% | 1.74% | 0.52% | 3.94% | 2.59% | -0.39% | -2.39% | 1.73% | 0.73% | -0.95% | -2.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Bonds has an annualized alpha of 4.67%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 23, 2009.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (22.92%) than losses (22.81%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.67%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 22.92%
- Downside Capture
- 22.81%
Expense Ratio
Bonds has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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
Bonds ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bonds and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.76 | 2.03 | -1.27 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.13 | 2.75 | -1.62 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.15 | 2.78 | -1.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.68 | 12.44 | -9.76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLV Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 20 | 0.69 | 1.04 | 1.12 | 0.96 | 2.34 |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 23 | 0.82 | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.22 | 2.95 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Bonds provided a 5.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 5.15% | 5.09% | 5.14% | 4.37% | 4.30% | 3.22% | 4.64% | 3.69% | 4.31% | 3.82% | 4.25% | 4.53% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BLV Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 4.78% | 4.67% | 5.09% | 4.06% | 4.17% | 3.37% | 6.12% | 3.57% | 4.07% | 3.63% | 4.16% | 4.37% |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 5.53% | 5.51% | 5.19% | 4.67% | 4.44% | 3.07% | 3.16% | 3.81% | 4.55% | 4.01% | 4.33% | 4.68% |
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 Bonds. 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 Bonds was 35.61%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Bonds drawdown is 18.83%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -35.61%Oct 2022 | 2y 2mo | — | 5y 10moAug 2020 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -23.96%Mar 2020 | 10d | 3mo 20d | 4moMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2013 correction2013 | -14.07%Aug 2013 | 3mo 20d | 8mo 27d | 1y 12dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
2015 correction2015 | -12.04%Jun 2015 | 4mo 24d | 11mo 13d | 1y 4moFeb 2015 - Jun 2016 |
2016 correction2016 | -10.38%Dec 2016 | 4mo 23d | 9mo 8d | 1y 1moJul 2016 - Sep 2017 |
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 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.02, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Bonds correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.37 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.29 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.25 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.13 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 23, 2009 | -0.05 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VCLT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.02, while BLV has the lowest at -0.12.
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