Asset Allocation
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
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.24% | 0.85% | -3.66% | 0.70% | 0.03% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.82% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.44 | 0.88 | +0.55 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.04 | 1.37 | +0.67 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.94 | 1.39 | +0.55 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.85 | 6.43 | +3.42 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIGAX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 29 | 0.77 | 1.27 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 3.90 |
AMLP Alerian MLP ETF | 23 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 1.11 | 0.61 | 1.55 |
JAAA Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 95 | 2.79 | 3.59 | 1.91 | 3.45 | 24.03 |
IDOG ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 2.35 | 3.16 | 1.44 | 3.50 | 17.36 |
NOBL ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 20 | 0.39 | 0.66 | 1.08 | 0.55 | 1.91 |
QQQI NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF | 61 | 1.06 | 1.64 | 1.25 | 1.88 | 8.37 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 42 | 0.84 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 5.41 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 93 | 2.18 | 3.31 | 1.47 | 4.13 | 13.26 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VBT provided a 5.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 5.40% | 5.35% | 5.14% | 4.43% | 4.23% | 3.14% | 2.64% | 2.78% | 3.22% | 2.54% | 2.70% | 2.71% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 27 | May 16, 2025 | 62 |
| -5.64% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.93% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
| -2.74% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 11 | May 6, 2024 | 26 |
| -2.66% | Dec 9, 2024 | 9 | Dec 19, 2024 | 19 | Jan 21, 2025 | 28 |
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
| Benchmark | VTIP | JAAA | AMLP | MAIN | NOBL | IDOG | CII | BDJ | VYMI | ADX | VIGAX | QQQI | VXUS | VIG | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.48 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 0.59 | 0.84 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.72 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| VTIP | 0.02 | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.16 | -0.00 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.01 | -0.03 | -0.04 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| JAAA | 0.23 | -0.03 | 1.00 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| AMLP | 0.34 | 0.07 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.20 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.46 |
| MAIN | 0.45 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.53 |
| NOBL | 0.54 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.42 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.54 | 0.80 | 0.54 | 0.64 |
| IDOG | 0.48 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.89 | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.82 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 0.69 |
| CII | 0.75 | -0.00 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.45 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| BDJ | 0.65 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.57 | 0.51 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.65 | 0.73 |
| VYMI | 0.59 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.58 | 0.89 | 0.45 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.94 | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.78 |
| ADX | 0.84 | 0.01 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.69 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.61 | 0.69 | 0.83 | 0.80 |
| VIGAX | 0.94 | -0.03 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.36 | 0.28 | 0.36 | 0.72 | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.93 | 0.83 |
| QQQI | 0.94 | -0.04 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.72 | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.81 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.93 | 0.85 |
| VXUS | 0.72 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.54 | 0.82 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.94 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.87 |
| VIG | 0.85 | 0.09 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.80 | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.86 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 0.60 | 0.83 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.72 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.09 | 0.25 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.93 | 1.00 |