Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFORX Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund | Target Retirement Date, Diversified Portfolio | 1% |
VTHRX Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund | Target Retirement Date, Diversified Portfolio | 97% |
VTTHX Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date, Diversified Portfolio | 2% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in T403b, 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 7, 2006, corresponding to the inception date of VFORX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the T403b returned -0.35% Year-To-Date and 8.30% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio T403b | 0.70% | -2.28% | -0.35% | 1.49% | 14.90% | 12.10% | 6.05% | 8.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VFORX Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund | 0.83% | -2.51% | -0.38% | 1.76% | 17.66% | 14.25% | 7.49% | 9.81% |
VTHRX Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund | 0.69% | -2.27% | -0.35% | 1.48% | 14.84% | 12.06% | 6.02% | 8.26% |
VTTHX Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund | 0.78% | -2.40% | -0.37% | 1.61% | 16.30% | 13.12% | 6.74% | 9.03% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 8, 2006, T403b's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, T403b closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.06% | 1.71% | -4.68% | 0.70% | -0.35% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.09% | 0.38% | -2.22% | 0.92% | 3.31% | 3.30% | 0.54% | 2.17% | 2.53% | 1.47% | 0.30% | 0.54% | 16.30% |
| 2024 | -0.31% | 2.36% | 2.30% | -2.97% | 3.21% | 1.27% | 2.21% | 1.93% | 1.92% | -2.18% | 2.85% | -2.30% | 10.48% |
| 2023 | 5.88% | -2.74% | 2.63% | 0.97% | -0.96% | 3.58% | 2.37% | -2.03% | -3.49% | -2.29% | 7.16% | 4.82% | 16.28% |
| 2022 | -3.76% | -2.19% | 0.23% | -6.38% | 0.32% | -5.98% | 5.48% | -3.58% | -7.51% | 3.71% | 6.55% | -3.33% | -16.30% |
| 2021 | -0.37% | 1.35% | 1.53% | 2.99% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 0.78% | 1.51% | -3.00% | 3.24% | -1.55% | 2.39% | 11.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
T403b has an annualized alpha of 0.38%, beta of 0.73, and R² of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 08, 2006.
- This portfolio participated in 79.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.62% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.38%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 73.62%
- Downside Capture
- 79.36%
Expense Ratio
T403b 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
T403b ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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 | 1.50 | 0.88 | +0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.15 | 1.37 | +0.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.15 | 1.39 | +0.76 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.20 | 6.43 | +2.77 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFORX Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund | 75 | 1.45 | 2.08 | 1.30 | 2.09 | 9.21 |
VTHRX Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund | 77 | 1.50 | 2.15 | 1.31 | 2.15 | 9.20 |
VTTHX Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund | 77 | 1.48 | 2.12 | 1.31 | 2.13 | 9.20 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
T403b provided a 4.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.01% | 4.00% | 3.62% | 2.58% | 2.54% | 17.63% | 2.55% | 2.38% | 2.71% | 0.06% | 2.39% | 3.73% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VFORX Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund | 2.78% | 2.77% | 2.86% | 2.38% | 2.60% | 20.68% | 2.06% | 2.28% | 2.58% | 0.04% | 2.40% | 2.99% |
VTHRX Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund | 4.05% | 4.03% | 3.63% | 2.59% | 2.53% | 17.56% | 2.56% | 2.38% | 2.71% | 0.06% | 2.38% | 3.72% |
VTTHX Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund | 2.97% | 2.96% | 3.12% | 2.47% | 2.71% | 19.52% | 2.50% | 2.33% | 2.69% | 0.16% | 2.77% | 4.67% |
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 T403b. 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 T403b was 49.64%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 540 trading sessions.
The current T403b drawdown is 4.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -49.64% | Oct 15, 2007 | 352 | Mar 9, 2009 | 540 | Apr 28, 2011 | 892 |
| -24.95% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 94 | Aug 5, 2020 | 117 |
| -22.78% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 349 | Mar 7, 2024 | 584 |
| -17.39% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 111 | Mar 13, 2012 | 219 |
| -13.49% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 23, 2019 | 310 |
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 1.06, 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 | VTHRX | VTTHX | VFORX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.96 |
| VTHRX | 0.96 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| VTTHX | 0.96 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| VFORX | 0.97 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |