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Equity Bucket
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VIG 25.00%TRRIX 25.00%TRRCX 25.00%VWENX 25.00%EquityEquityMulti-AssetMulti-Asset

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Equity Bucket , 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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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the Equity Bucket returned 6.60% Year-To-Date and 9.67% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Equity Bucket
-0.35%1.46%6.60%5.07%15.56%13.65%7.44%9.67%
TRRCX
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund
0.30%1.18%7.71%2.19%11.28%11.96%5.34%8.72%
TRRIX
T. Rowe Price Retirement Balanced Fund
0.14%0.79%5.25%4.83%12.56%10.98%5.03%6.62%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
-1.37%2.29%6.56%6.11%18.28%16.25%10.41%13.07%
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
0.29%1.55%6.75%6.93%19.99%15.63%8.84%10.21%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2006, Equity Bucket 's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Equity Bucket closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.98%0.99%-4.40%5.74%2.51%-0.12%6.60%
20252.49%0.33%-2.71%-0.33%3.16%3.21%0.81%2.02%2.31%1.07%1.24%-1.54%12.54%
20240.43%2.63%2.46%-2.97%3.09%1.32%2.34%2.26%1.36%-1.63%3.92%-2.52%13.12%
20234.15%-2.53%2.15%1.55%-1.46%3.96%2.15%-1.69%-3.39%-1.58%6.52%4.10%14.23%
2022-4.03%-2.39%0.92%-5.67%0.32%-5.62%5.43%-3.12%-7.14%5.21%5.77%-2.97%-13.53%
2021-1.08%1.75%2.98%3.46%1.12%0.66%1.78%1.65%-3.28%4.17%-1.44%3.67%16.24%

Benchmark Metrics

Equity Bucket has an annualized alpha of 1.79%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2006.

  • This portfolio participated in 70.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.89% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.64 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
1.79%
Beta
0.64
0.96
Upside Capture
69.89%
Downside Capture
70.84%

Expense Ratio

Equity Bucket has an expense ratio of 0.32%, 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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Equity Bucket ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


Equity Bucket Risk / Return Rank: 3939
Overall Rank
Equity Bucket Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3939
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Equity Bucket Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
Equity Bucket Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
Equity Bucket Calmar Ratio Rank: 3232
Calmar Ratio Rank
Equity Bucket Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Equity Bucket and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.08

2.01

+0.07

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.95

2.71

+0.24

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.39

1.36

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.54

2.69

-0.15

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.03

12.34

-1.31


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
TRRCX
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund
211.251.641.261.504.99
TRRIX
T. Rowe Price Retirement Balanced Fund
592.173.191.432.6611.20
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
611.892.741.342.419.72
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
722.433.421.453.0214.00

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.

Equity Bucket Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.08
  • 5-Year: 0.71
  • 10-Year: 0.86
  • All Time: 0.63

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Equity Bucket 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

Equity Bucket provided a 4.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.25%4.51%5.43%4.61%8.11%8.09%6.05%3.82%6.88%4.16%3.18%4.03%
TRRCX
T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 Fund
0.00%0.00%3.38%6.16%12.05%9.43%5.45%5.44%8.83%3.82%2.66%3.76%
TRRIX
T. Rowe Price Retirement Balanced Fund
4.65%4.86%5.78%4.32%10.15%12.67%9.27%3.39%7.01%5.07%3.40%3.44%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.48%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
10.88%11.55%10.85%6.08%8.28%8.72%7.85%4.74%9.58%5.88%4.53%6.58%

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 Equity Bucket . 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 Equity Bucket was 41.14%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 452 trading sessions.

The current Equity Bucket drawdown is 0.48%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-41.14%Mar 2009
1y 5mo1y 9mo
3y 2moOct 2007 - Dec 2010
COVID crash2020
-26.03%Mar 2020
1mo 2d4mo 20d
5mo 22dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-20.13%Oct 2022
9mo 12d1y 3mo
2y 27dJan 2022 - Feb 2024
2011 correction2011
-14.46%Oct 2011
5mo 4d4mo 3d
9mo 7dMay 2011 - Feb 2012
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-12.24%Dec 2018
3mo 1d2mo 27d
5mo 28dSep 2018 - Mar 2019

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.09

1.06

1.04

1.04

1.03

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.03, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Equity Bucket correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Equity Bucket has a 0.92 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.92

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.93

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.95

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.96

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 28, 2006

0.97


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VWENX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while TRRIX has the lowest at 0.90.

TRRIX
0.90
VIG
0.93
TRRCX
0.95
VWENX
0.96

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Equity Bucket . TRRCX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while TRRIX has the lowest at 0.95.

TRRIX
0.95
VIG
0.96
VWENX
0.97
TRRCX
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

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

VIGTRRIXVWENXTRRCX
VIG1.000.860.910.89
TRRIX0.861.000.920.96
VWENX0.910.921.000.93
TRRCX0.890.960.931.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 28, 2006
Diversification Analysis

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