Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 45% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 25% |
KMLM KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 10% |
VBIL Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 10% |
PDBC Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | Commodities | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Voo, 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 | -0.37% | -0.01% | 9.16% | 8.64% | 25.22% | 19.78% | 11.99% | 13.88% |
Portfolio Voo | -0.14% | -1.97% | 12.98% | 12.56% | 23.46% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
KMLM KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 0.58% | -4.23% | 7.82% | 7.66% | 15.91% | -0.44% | 4.70% | — |
PDBC Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | -0.85% | -10.11% | 23.47% | 23.29% | 22.26% | 10.44% | 10.25% | 7.71% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.09% | -2.86% | 17.24% | 16.44% | 24.06% | 14.45% | 8.77% | 12.68% |
VBIL Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 0.03% | 0.29% | 1.70% | 1.81% | 3.91% | — | — | — |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | -0.29% | 0.08% | 9.75% | 9.30% | 26.77% | 21.36% | 13.58% | 15.77% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 11, 2025, Voo's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -3.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Voo closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.81% | 2.08% | -0.56% | 7.16% | 1.92% | -1.83% | 12.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.16% | -2.49% | -3.48% | 3.40% | 3.36% | 1.23% | 2.43% | 1.52% | 0.64% | 1.02% | 0.39% | 7.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Voo has an annualized alpha of 5.25%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 11, 2025.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.51%) than losses (41.65%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.25% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.60 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
- 5.25%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 65.51%
- Downside Capture
- 41.65%
Expense Ratio
Voo has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
Voo ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Voo 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 | 3.18 | 2.03 | +1.15 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.36 | 2.75 | +1.60 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.60 | 1.37 | +0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.05 | 2.78 | +5.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 29.11 | 12.44 | +16.67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KMLM KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 41 | 1.41 | 1.94 | 1.25 | 1.99 | 6.87 |
PDBC Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | 35 | 1.20 | 1.68 | 1.21 | 1.66 | 7.01 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 76 | 2.18 | 3.34 | 1.39 | 5.24 | 12.71 |
VBIL Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 100 | 18.07 | 111.81 | 39.66 | 296.41 | 1,809.33 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 68 | 2.17 | 2.93 | 1.39 | 3.02 | 13.58 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Voo provided a 2.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.44% | 2.66% | 1.99% | 1.95% | 4.24% | 7.03% | 1.49% | 1.73% | 1.79% | 1.84% | 2.28% | 1.69% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
KMLM KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 4.66% | 5.02% | 0.82% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 6.94% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
PDBC Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | 3.11% | 3.84% | 4.42% | 4.21% | 13.05% | 50.83% | 0.01% | 1.40% | 1.00% | 3.83% | 6.51% | 0.00% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.31% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
VBIL Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 3.65% | 3.12% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.04% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 Voo. 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 Voo was 13.18%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 58 trading sessions.
The current Voo drawdown is 2.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -13.18%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 25d | 4mo 12dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.93%Nov 2025 | 8d | 8d | 16dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.59%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 20d 4hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.39%Aug 2025 | 8d | 12d | 20dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.36%Mar 2026 | 24d | 12d | 1mo 6dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.39, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.53 | 1.27 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.27, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Voo correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.79 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 11, 2025 | 0.85 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while KMLM has the lowest at -0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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