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Mark - IRA
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 Mark - IRA, 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 Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of BNDX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 11, 2026, the Mark - IRA returned 1.38% Year-To-Date and 7.55% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%2.78%-0.42%4.03%27.10%18.38%10.55%12.70%
Portfolio
Mark - IRA
-0.04%2.40%1.38%4.28%18.87%11.54%5.09%7.55%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
0.25%6.01%7.84%14.80%39.69%17.22%8.26%9.30%
VWNAX
Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares
0.16%3.86%2.67%9.77%30.09%16.97%10.37%12.85%
VWUAX
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares
0.08%0.79%-8.26%-6.70%21.69%21.03%3.71%15.05%
VFSUX
Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares
0.10%0.59%0.49%1.56%6.51%5.49%2.45%2.66%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
-0.12%3.06%0.25%4.74%29.52%19.61%10.91%14.16%
VWILX
Vanguard International Growth Fund Admiral Shares
-0.33%4.50%-0.68%0.50%22.43%10.52%-2.52%9.51%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.27%0.23%0.00%-0.22%2.54%3.93%0.19%1.75%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
-0.15%0.46%0.39%0.77%6.32%3.55%0.28%1.69%
VFIDX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares
0.00%1.00%0.13%1.26%9.63%5.75%1.59%2.86%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, Mark - IRA'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, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Mark - IRA closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.55%1.48%-4.07%2.55%1.38%
20252.07%0.43%-2.01%0.80%2.95%3.05%0.45%1.98%2.07%1.27%0.34%0.40%14.58%
20240.01%1.80%2.13%-2.71%2.79%1.24%2.07%1.70%1.72%-1.95%2.60%-2.08%9.49%
20235.59%-2.75%2.80%0.90%-0.66%2.85%2.05%-1.73%-3.18%-1.96%6.78%4.32%15.39%
2022-3.57%-2.03%-0.58%-6.08%0.33%-5.11%5.18%-3.52%-6.69%2.99%5.78%-3.03%-15.99%
2021-0.31%0.88%0.85%2.53%0.75%1.24%0.89%1.01%-2.55%2.51%-1.27%0.78%7.43%

Benchmark Metrics

Mark - IRA has an annualized alpha of 1.09%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 59.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.39% 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
1.09%
Beta
0.48
0.89
Upside Capture
52.39%
Downside Capture
59.40%

Expense Ratio

Mark - IRA 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

Mark - IRA ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


Mark - IRA Risk / Return Rank: 6262
Overall Rank
Mark - IRA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Mark - IRA Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
Mark - IRA Omega Ratio Rank: 7474
Omega Ratio Rank
Mark - IRA Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
Mark - IRA Martin Ratio Rank: 5454
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

2.72

2.23

+0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.96

3.12

+0.84

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.54

1.42

+0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.83

4.05

-0.22

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

17.11

17.91

-0.80


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
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
783.044.071.564.5218.15
VWNAX
Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares
642.213.051.414.6218.55
VWUAX
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares
111.001.451.191.594.99
VFSUX
Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares
702.564.521.603.3314.59
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
662.363.281.444.3819.06
VWILX
Vanguard International Growth Fund Admiral Shares
191.231.791.232.237.54
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
160.771.111.140.823.09
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
311.582.361.282.297.38
VFIDX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares
401.972.991.372.359.72

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.

Mark - IRA Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.72
  • 5-Year: 0.55
  • 10-Year: 0.81
  • 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 2.14 to 3.05, 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 Mark - IRA 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

Mark - IRA provided a 4.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.57%4.57%4.17%3.14%2.74%3.12%2.90%4.07%4.06%2.96%2.98%3.34%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.81%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
VWNAX
Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares
11.25%11.55%10.59%5.19%7.36%7.92%7.39%10.15%11.48%7.38%8.17%8.05%
VWUAX
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares
10.36%9.50%4.70%0.37%0.49%3.60%4.00%13.28%9.80%4.63%1.67%9.10%
VFSUX
Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares
4.67%4.59%4.16%3.14%2.03%1.79%2.34%2.92%2.79%2.11%2.14%2.09%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.13%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VWILX
Vanguard International Growth Fund Admiral Shares
6.94%6.89%9.81%1.92%7.03%0.36%2.38%1.30%5.52%0.84%1.42%1.53%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.46%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
VFIDX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares
5.03%4.91%4.65%3.90%3.20%3.61%5.80%3.13%3.32%3.06%3.94%3.64%

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 Mark - IRA. 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 Mark - IRA was 22.52%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 411 trading sessions.

The current Mark - IRA drawdown is 1.74%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-22.52%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022411Jun 5, 2024646
-19.4%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202072Jul 6, 202095
-9.42%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201856Mar 18, 2019285
-8.9%Apr 27, 2015202Feb 11, 201681Jun 8, 2016283
-8.48%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202524May 13, 202559

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 7.13, 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.

BenchmarkBNDXVFSUXBNDVFIDXVWUAXVXUSVWILXVWNAXVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.01-0.02-0.01-0.030.890.800.790.940.990.92
BNDX0.011.000.560.720.680.040.030.03-0.030.010.19
VFSUX-0.020.561.000.750.850.010.050.04-0.04-0.010.18
BND-0.010.720.751.000.890.020.040.04-0.05-0.010.20
VFIDX-0.030.680.850.891.000.010.030.04-0.06-0.030.19
VWUAX0.890.040.010.020.011.000.710.810.780.900.86
VXUS0.800.030.050.040.030.711.000.900.810.800.90
VWILX0.790.030.040.040.040.810.901.000.760.800.88
VWNAX0.94-0.03-0.04-0.05-0.060.780.810.761.000.950.89
VTI0.990.01-0.01-0.01-0.030.900.800.800.951.000.93
Portfolio0.920.190.180.200.190.860.900.880.890.931.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013