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VBT
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VBT, 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 Jan 30, 2024, corresponding to the inception date of QQQI

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-2.33%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
VBT
0.16%-0.87%0.03%3.06%24.21%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.09%-3.45%-9.31%-7.99%32.92%21.66%11.69%16.18%
AMLP
Alerian MLP ETF
0.54%-0.44%13.62%17.01%20.81%19.26%20.26%8.79%
JAAA
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF
0.10%0.50%0.83%2.12%6.08%6.79%4.59%
IDOG
ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF
0.45%3.70%9.69%18.11%49.87%20.09%13.86%10.84%
NOBL
ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
-0.04%-3.50%2.28%3.17%14.54%7.28%6.29%9.59%
QQQI
NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF
0.14%-1.87%-3.32%-0.85%34.16%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
0.16%-2.10%-1.33%-0.02%23.99%13.72%9.86%12.36%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-2.19%-3.55%-1.41%31.08%18.47%11.96%14.19%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
0.23%0.04%1.11%1.47%3.84%4.67%3.51%3.08%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-0.54%2.81%5.79%39.16%15.41%7.43%9.01%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2024, VBT's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.

On a daily basis, VBT closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.24%0.85%-3.66%0.70%0.03%
20252.82%0.31%-2.12%0.02%4.12%3.06%1.31%2.03%1.46%1.23%1.20%1.02%17.61%
2024-0.79%2.70%2.16%-1.69%3.13%1.45%1.24%1.58%1.45%-1.01%3.14%-1.39%12.46%

Benchmark Metrics

VBT has an annualized alpha of 5.26%, beta of 0.56, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2024.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.63%) than losses (39.60%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.26% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.56 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
5.26%
Beta
0.56
0.92
Upside Capture
65.63%
Downside Capture
39.60%

Expense Ratio

VBT has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VBT ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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.


VBT Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
VBT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6565
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VBT Sortino Ratio Rank: 6464
Sortino Ratio Rank
VBT Omega Ratio Rank: 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
VBT Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
VBT Martin Ratio Rank: 6969
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.44

0.88

+0.55

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.04

1.37

+0.67

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.33

1.21

+0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.94

1.39

+0.55

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.85

6.43

+3.42


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
290.771.271.181.133.90
AMLP
Alerian MLP ETF
230.500.751.110.611.55
JAAA
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF
952.793.591.913.4524.03
IDOG
ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF
932.353.161.443.5017.36
NOBL
ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
200.390.661.080.551.91
QQQI
NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF
611.061.641.251.888.37
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
420.841.281.191.245.41
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
530.981.491.231.537.13
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
932.183.311.474.1313.26
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
781.632.251.332.529.49

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

VBT Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.44
  • All Time: 1.48

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of VBT compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

VBT provided a 5.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio5.40%5.35%5.14%4.43%4.23%3.14%2.64%2.78%3.22%2.54%2.70%2.71%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.44%0.40%0.46%0.57%0.69%0.47%0.66%0.94%1.31%1.14%1.39%1.31%
AMLP
Alerian MLP ETF
7.58%8.36%7.70%7.86%7.70%8.55%12.31%9.12%9.29%7.97%8.09%9.84%
JAAA
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF
5.14%5.30%6.35%6.11%2.74%1.21%0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IDOG
ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF
3.56%4.26%4.90%4.86%4.46%3.85%3.00%5.41%4.50%3.33%4.01%4.19%
NOBL
ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
2.14%2.14%2.05%2.09%1.94%1.89%2.14%1.89%2.37%1.74%2.13%2.02%
QQQI
NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF
14.88%13.82%12.85%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.60%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
3.62%3.81%2.70%2.86%6.84%4.68%1.20%1.95%2.45%1.52%0.76%0.00%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.95%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%

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 VBT. 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 VBT was 10.90%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.

The current VBT drawdown is 3.29%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-10.9%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202527May 16, 202562
-5.64%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-4.93%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202414Aug 23, 202428
-2.74%Apr 1, 202415Apr 19, 202411May 6, 202426
-2.66%Dec 9, 20249Dec 19, 202419Jan 21, 202528

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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 9.24, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkVTIPJAAAAMLPMAINNOBLIDOGCIIBDJVYMIADXVIGAXQQQIVXUSVIGVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.020.230.340.450.540.480.750.650.590.840.940.940.720.851.000.93
VTIP0.021.00-0.030.070.060.160.16-0.000.100.160.01-0.03-0.040.100.090.020.09
JAAA0.23-0.031.000.160.140.200.120.220.200.170.230.190.190.170.250.230.25
AMLP0.340.070.161.000.370.410.320.200.340.370.280.230.260.350.390.340.46
MAIN0.450.060.140.371.000.400.330.320.390.380.380.360.380.390.460.440.53
NOBL0.540.160.200.410.401.000.530.400.570.580.420.280.340.540.800.540.64
IDOG0.480.160.120.320.330.531.000.390.510.890.400.360.400.820.540.490.69
CII0.75-0.000.220.200.320.400.391.000.640.450.690.720.720.550.640.750.75
BDJ0.650.100.200.340.390.570.510.641.000.560.550.520.550.570.680.650.73
VYMI0.590.160.170.370.380.580.890.450.561.000.490.460.500.940.640.600.78
ADX0.840.010.230.280.380.420.400.690.550.491.000.810.810.610.690.830.80
VIGAX0.94-0.030.190.230.360.280.360.720.520.460.811.000.960.620.660.930.83
QQQI0.94-0.040.190.260.380.340.400.720.550.500.810.961.000.660.700.930.85
VXUS0.720.100.170.350.390.540.820.550.570.940.610.620.661.000.690.720.87
VIG0.850.090.250.390.460.800.540.640.680.640.690.660.700.691.000.850.86
VOO1.000.020.230.340.440.540.490.750.650.600.830.930.930.720.851.000.93
Portfolio0.930.090.250.460.530.640.690.750.730.780.800.830.850.870.860.931.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 31, 2024