Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFSUX Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares | Total Bond Market | 10% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60% |
VWEAX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares | High Yield Bonds | 30% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in David, 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 26, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of VT
Returns By Period
As of Apr 9, 2026, the David returned 1.66% Year-To-Date and 9.28% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.51% | -0.19% | -0.92% | 0.43% | 36.13% | 18.22% | 10.44% | 12.72% |
Portfolio David | 1.93% | 0.68% | 1.66% | 3.57% | 28.17% | 14.10% | 7.43% | 9.28% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 3.18% | 1.17% | 2.74% | 4.74% | 42.78% | 18.64% | 9.80% | 12.16% |
VWEAX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares | 0.00% | -0.19% | -0.24% | 1.69% | 9.97% | 8.05% | 4.07% | 5.36% |
VFSUX Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | -0.37% | 0.30% | 1.46% | 5.69% | 5.28% | 2.41% | 2.64% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2008, David's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, David closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -7.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.95% | 1.21% | -4.21% | 2.86% | 1.66% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.27% | 0.05% | -2.18% | 0.51% | 3.94% | 3.43% | 0.78% | 2.26% | 2.30% | 1.35% | 0.39% | 0.80% | 16.94% |
| 2024 | -0.03% | 2.68% | 2.28% | -2.50% | 3.23% | 1.34% | 1.84% | 1.94% | 1.80% | -1.62% | 2.86% | -1.96% | 12.28% |
| 2023 | 5.76% | -2.53% | 2.31% | 1.12% | -1.02% | 3.83% | 2.63% | -1.67% | -3.03% | -1.95% | 6.93% | 4.30% | 17.30% |
| 2022 | -3.67% | -1.99% | 0.71% | -5.97% | 0.67% | -6.87% | 6.24% | -3.50% | -7.07% | 4.59% | 5.99% | -2.87% | -14.01% |
| 2021 | -0.25% | 1.47% | 1.66% | 2.89% | 1.04% | 1.01% | 0.57% | 1.51% | -2.55% | 2.93% | -1.87% | 2.82% | 11.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
David has an annualized alpha of 1.14%, beta of 0.61, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2008.
- This portfolio participated in 75.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.17% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.61 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
- 1.14%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 69.17%
- Downside Capture
- 75.85%
Expense Ratio
David 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
David ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.86 | 2.19 | +0.67 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.55 | 3.49 | +1.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.62 | 1.48 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.97 | 3.70 | +0.27 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.41 | 16.45 | +1.97 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 87 | 2.73 | 4.25 | 1.57 | 4.07 | 18.20 |
VWEAX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares | 94 | 2.99 | 5.25 | 1.82 | 3.14 | 16.23 |
VFSUX Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares | 83 | 2.24 | 3.89 | 1.51 | 2.80 | 11.24 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
David provided a 3.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.43% | 3.43% | 3.45% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 2.32% | 2.64% | 3.28% | 3.62% | 3.09% | 3.30% | 3.64% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.74% | 1.82% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
VWEAX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares | 6.38% | 6.25% | 6.20% | 5.79% | 5.21% | 3.49% | 4.71% | 5.33% | 6.07% | 5.39% | 5.51% | 6.53% |
VFSUX Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares | 4.68% | 4.59% | 4.16% | 3.14% | 2.03% | 1.79% | 2.34% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 2.11% | 2.14% | 2.09% |
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 David. 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 David was 38.09%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 209 trading sessions.
The current David drawdown is 1.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.09% | Jul 1, 2008 | 173 | Mar 9, 2009 | 209 | Jan 5, 2010 | 382 |
| -26.99% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 126 |
| -20.65% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 300 | Dec 26, 2023 | 535 |
| -16.04% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 220 | Aug 16, 2012 | 328 |
| -14.21% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 124 | Aug 9, 2016 | 307 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.17, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VFSUX | VWEAX | VT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.09 | 0.34 | 0.95 | 0.93 |
| VFSUX | -0.09 | 1.00 | 0.33 | -0.06 | 0.00 |
| VWEAX | 0.34 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.47 |
| VT | 0.95 | -0.06 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.00 | 0.47 | 0.99 | 1.00 |