Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 100% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | -100% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 100% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in -VNQ, 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 Sep 29, 2004, corresponding to the inception date of VNQ
Returns By Period
As of Apr 1, 2026, the -VNQ returned 2.57% Year-To-Date and 19.05% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.91% | -5.09% | -4.63% | -2.39% | 16.33% | 16.69% | 10.18% | 12.16% |
Portfolio -VNQ | 1.05% | -1.63% | 2.57% | 6.31% | 37.76% | 25.76% | 19.63% | 19.05% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | -0.07% | -3.18% | 8.25% | 6.77% | 19.71% | 14.12% | 10.80% | 9.74% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.57% | -6.31% | 1.31% | -1.04% | 1.86% | 6.44% | 2.79% | 4.65% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 2.91% | -4.94% | -4.37% | -1.82% | 17.59% | 18.19% | 11.69% | 13.98% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2004, -VNQ'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, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Jun 2009 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2009 at -22.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, -VNQ closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +21.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -14.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.18% | 4.09% | -1.63% | 2.57% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.95% | -3.24% | -2.66% | 1.64% | 8.82% | 4.59% | 7.14% | -2.84% | 7.61% | 7.01% | -0.39% | -2.77% | 31.49% |
| 2024 | 3.59% | 4.27% | 7.37% | 5.64% | 9.28% | -4.05% | -0.05% | 1.80% | 5.81% | 1.40% | 5.46% | -2.24% | 44.59% |
| 2023 | -6.07% | -2.12% | 11.44% | 3.22% | -1.45% | 2.66% | 3.72% | -4.34% | -3.14% | 2.77% | 2.40% | -3.41% | 4.51% |
| 2022 | -0.08% | -1.45% | 7.86% | -8.93% | 9.66% | -5.68% | 6.01% | 2.50% | -8.31% | 6.67% | 6.33% | -1.30% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | -1.93% | -6.89% | 9.87% | 1.69% | -2.54% | -2.78% | 2.36% | 4.74% | -5.09% | 4.64% | -0.38% | 4.56% | 7.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
-VNQ has an annualized alpha of 8.66%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2004.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.22%) than losses (33.64%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.52 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.18 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.18 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 8.66%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.18
- Upside Capture
- 59.22%
- Downside Capture
- 33.64%
Expense Ratio
-VNQ 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
-VNQ ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.87 | 0.90 | +0.98 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 1.39 | +1.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.31 | 1.40 | +2.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.03 | 6.61 | +4.43 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 71 | 1.25 | 1.71 | 1.23 | 2.29 | 5.51 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.11 | 0.27 | 1.04 | 0.23 | 0.88 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 64 | 0.93 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.30 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
-VNQ provided a -0.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | -0.20% | -0.14% | 0.31% | 0.83% | 0.66% | 1.44% | 0.74% | 1.31% | 0.63% | 0.89% | 0.63% | 1.82% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.59% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.39% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.41% | 3.67% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.93% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.14% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
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 -VNQ. 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 -VNQ was 56.85%, occurring on Oct 10, 2008. Recovery took 2000 trading sessions.
The current -VNQ drawdown is 3.07%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.85% | Jan 10, 2008 | 191 | Oct 10, 2008 | 2000 | Sep 21, 2016 | 2191 |
| -27.67% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 80 | Jul 16, 2020 | 103 |
| -16.84% | Sep 30, 2005 | 126 | Mar 31, 2006 | 243 | Mar 21, 2007 | 369 |
| -16.15% | Feb 20, 2025 | 32 | Apr 4, 2025 | 28 | May 15, 2025 | 60 |
| -14.31% | Sep 13, 2022 | 22 | Oct 12, 2022 | 42 | Dec 12, 2022 | 64 |
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 0.33, 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 | VNQ | XLU | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.99 | 0.45 |
| VNQ | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.65 | -0.03 |
| XLU | 0.50 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.59 |
| SPY | 0.99 | 0.65 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.45 |
| Portfolio | 0.45 | -0.03 | 0.59 | 0.45 | 1.00 |