Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 50% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 30% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 10% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 10% |
Find the right asset allocation for Vanguard value
Add portfolio to the optimizer to find optimal allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio OptimizerPerformance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard value, 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 never rebalanced.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
As of Jun 9, 2026, the Vanguard value returned 5.52% Year-To-Date and 12.84% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Vanguard value | 0.13% | -3.70% | 5.52% | 7.30% | 28.06% | 24.52% | 15.02% | 12.84% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.03% | 2.32% | 6.58% | 6.47% | 18.31% | 16.04% | 10.62% | 13.05% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | -0.08% | 1.71% | 10.82% | 10.58% | 24.30% | 17.89% | 11.33% | 11.70% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.24% | -1.37% | 10.04% | 13.58% | 27.88% | 20.99% | 11.79% | 10.62% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2016, Vanguard value's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Vanguard value closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.41% | 6.28% | -7.77% | 2.17% | 0.00% | -2.82% | 5.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.21% | 1.67% | 3.51% | 1.87% | 2.00% | 2.09% | -0.04% | 4.39% | 6.79% | 1.94% | 4.29% | 1.20% | 40.79% |
| 2024 | -0.48% | 1.56% | 6.59% | -0.20% | 2.55% | -0.19% | 4.86% | 2.40% | 3.32% | 1.47% | 0.59% | -2.70% | 21.24% |
| 2023 | 4.68% | -4.33% | 4.03% | 1.42% | -2.93% | 1.69% | 3.03% | -1.95% | -3.92% | 2.34% | 4.59% | 3.24% | 11.88% |
| 2022 | -1.29% | 2.12% | 2.00% | -3.33% | -0.25% | -4.64% | 0.89% | -2.88% | -5.49% | 4.17% | 7.95% | -0.11% | -1.68% |
| 2021 | -1.97% | -1.32% | 2.48% | 3.19% | 5.35% | -4.12% | 1.70% | 0.90% | -3.26% | 3.22% | -1.64% | 4.88% | 9.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard value has an annualized alpha of 6.75%, beta of 0.44, and R2 of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2016.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (58.36%) than losses (40.79%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.44 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.46 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 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.75%
- Beta
- 0.44
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 58.36%
- Downside Capture
- 40.79%
Expense Ratio
Vanguard value has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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 value ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard value and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.80 | 1.94 | -0.14 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.30 | 2.63 | -0.33 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.35 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.37 | 2.59 | -0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.20 | 11.84 | -4.65 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 58 | 1.82 | 2.65 | 1.33 | 2.33 | 9.37 |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 80 | 2.36 | 3.36 | 1.43 | 3.65 | 13.64 |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 69 | 2.14 | 2.91 | 1.39 | 2.76 | 10.83 |
Loading charts...
Dividends
Dividend yield
Vanguard value provided a 1.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.16% | 1.26% | 1.48% | 1.58% | 1.57% | 1.41% | 1.44% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.35% | 1.33% | 1.20% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.48% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.22% | 2.44% | 2.74% | 3.12% | 3.01% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 3.22% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 3.48% | 3.68% | 4.84% | 4.58% | 4.70% | 4.30% | 3.22% | 4.20% | 4.29% | 3.21% | 2.39% | 0.00% |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard value. 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 value was 20.46%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard value drawdown is 8.56%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -20.46%Mar 2020 | 25d | 3mo 26d | 4mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -16.40%Sep 2022 | 5mo 9d | 6mo 17d | 11mo 26dApr 2022 - Apr 2023 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.90%Mar 2026 | 23d | — | 3mo 8dMar 2026 - now |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.36%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 5mo 27d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.86%Apr 2025 | 5d | 8d | 13dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.78, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.20 | 1.28 | 1.31 | 1.37 | 1.37 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.37, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Vanguard value correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.45 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.47 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.54 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 2, 2016 | 0.57 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VIG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.91, while GLD has the lowest at 0.05.
Asset Correlations Table
Find what Vanguard value is missing
See which holdings overlap, where Vanguard value is concentrated, and which low-correlation assets could fill the gaps.
Analyze Diversification