Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 2025 alt alloc, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 2025 alt alloc | -0.00% | 0.58% | 7.10% | 7.47% | 19.86% | 16.17% | 8.93% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.03% | 0.53% | 0.80% | 1.22% | 4.60% | 5.69% | 2.33% | 2.70% |
VEMAX Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.25% | 0.80% | 9.86% | 11.36% | 25.51% | 16.48% | 4.76% | 8.79% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.75% | -0.09% | 8.58% | 8.92% | 25.15% | 21.03% | 13.30% | 15.40% |
VFIDX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares | 0.57% | 1.13% | 0.31% | 0.95% | 6.15% | 6.25% | 1.21% | 2.74% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.30% | 1.50% | 1.82% | 3.95% | 3.35% | 2.39% | — |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.58% | 4.51% | 14.59% | 12.93% | 30.00% | 16.37% | 6.83% | 11.48% |
VWILX Vanguard International Growth Fund Admiral Shares | 3.31% | 2.77% | 3.58% | 4.33% | 10.57% | 11.32% | -2.16% | 10.08% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, 2025 alt alloc's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 2025 alt alloc closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.74% | -0.06% | -4.54% | 8.09% | 3.83% | -1.69% | 7.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.57% | -0.70% | -4.10% | -0.14% | 4.98% | 4.14% | 1.21% | 2.15% | 3.03% | 1.70% | -0.06% | 0.23% | 15.70% |
| 2024 | 0.48% | 4.22% | 2.51% | -3.18% | 4.09% | 2.17% | 1.45% | 1.90% | 2.26% | -1.19% | 4.18% | -2.26% | 17.59% |
| 2023 | 6.24% | -2.64% | 2.95% | 0.80% | -0.14% | 5.06% | 3.08% | -2.22% | -4.00% | -2.28% | 7.88% | 4.18% | 19.70% |
| 2022 | -4.59% | -2.68% | 1.71% | -7.32% | 0.19% | -6.50% | 7.02% | -3.43% | -8.02% | 5.35% | 6.20% | -4.47% | -16.70% |
| 2021 | 0.53% | 1.94% | 0.96% | 2.38% | -3.76% | 4.81% | -1.32% | 1.74% | 7.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
2025 alt alloc has an annualized alpha of -0.41%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 85.44% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.79% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.41%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 76.79%
- Downside Capture
- 85.44%
Expense Ratio
2025 alt alloc has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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
2025 alt alloc ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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 2025 alt alloc 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 | 1.76 | 1.86 | -0.10 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.45 | 2.53 | -0.08 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.34 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.46 | 2.53 | -0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.80 | 11.37 | -0.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 81 | 2.37 | 3.71 | 1.47 | 3.18 | 12.95 |
VEMAX Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 40 | 1.59 | 2.22 | 1.29 | 2.15 | 7.83 |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 64 | 1.97 | 2.67 | 1.36 | 2.73 | 12.43 |
VFIDX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares | 33 | 1.45 | 2.20 | 1.27 | 1.85 | 6.17 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.67 | — | — | — | — |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 55 | 1.67 | 2.39 | 1.29 | 3.11 | 11.42 |
VWILX Vanguard International Growth Fund Admiral Shares | 8 | 0.47 | 0.77 | 1.09 | 0.62 | 1.99 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
2025 alt alloc provided a 2.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.33% | 2.44% | 2.54% | 2.11% | 2.25% | 1.24% | 1.71% | 1.78% | 2.31% | 1.60% | 1.86% | 1.94% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.45% | 4.35% | 3.96% | 3.09% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 2.27% | 2.87% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 2.08% |
VEMAX Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.42% | 2.74% | 3.13% | 3.47% | 4.05% | 2.57% | 1.87% | 3.20% | 2.85% | 2.31% | 2.51% | 3.25% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.04% | 1.12% | 1.24% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
VFIDX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares | 5.10% | 4.91% | 4.65% | 3.90% | 3.20% | 3.61% | 5.80% | 3.13% | 3.32% | 3.06% | 3.94% | 3.64% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 3.87% | 4.14% | 1.63% | 4.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.19% | 1.33% | 1.30% | 1.56% | 1.54% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.49% | 1.48% |
VWILX Vanguard International Growth Fund Admiral Shares | 6.65% | 6.89% | 9.81% | 1.92% | 7.03% | 0.36% | 2.38% | 1.30% | 5.52% | 0.84% | 1.42% | 1.53% |
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 2025 alt alloc. 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 2025 alt alloc was 23.41%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 322 trading sessions.
The current 2025 alt alloc drawdown is 2.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -23.41%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.97%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 5d | 3mo 22dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.60%Mar 2026 | 2mo 1d | 15d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.66%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -4.67%Oct 2021 | 27d | 21d | 1mo 18dSep 2021 - Oct 2021 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.56, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.09, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
2025 alt alloc correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFIAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while VMFXX has the lowest at 0.04.
Asset Correlations Table
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