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VG 9
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 VG 9, 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 31, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of VAIGX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
VG 9
0.02%-2.32%-1.19%0.83%13.10%10.39%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.98%0.31%0.85%4.27%3.53%0.30%1.70%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.10%-1.55%-0.08%0.10%2.63%3.79%0.18%1.74%
VADGX
Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund
0.10%-5.41%-6.77%-4.33%1.31%7.04%
VAGVX
Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund
0.75%-4.03%-1.46%4.40%19.61%13.08%
VAIGX
Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund
0.26%-2.77%-10.41%-17.71%0.79%7.40%
VHCAX
Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Admiral Shares
1.79%-2.97%-1.40%4.22%27.44%18.45%9.99%14.58%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.16%-3.26%-3.13%-1.24%17.86%18.10%10.66%13.75%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
VZICX
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Admiral Shares
1.61%-1.23%4.43%9.87%33.64%19.59%10.97%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2022, VG 9's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.6 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, VG 9 closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.28%0.93%-4.92%0.67%-1.19%
20252.69%0.91%-2.54%0.44%3.06%3.14%-0.11%2.49%2.45%1.64%0.52%0.64%16.28%
2024-0.51%2.22%2.49%-2.84%3.20%0.66%1.85%2.21%1.80%-2.28%2.58%-2.67%8.77%
20236.07%-3.36%2.72%0.57%-1.33%3.38%2.27%-1.87%-3.58%-2.38%7.08%4.04%13.68%
2022-2.22%-0.42%-5.93%0.73%-5.14%4.95%-3.83%-6.85%3.55%7.12%-2.84%-11.32%

Benchmark Metrics

VG 9 has an annualized alpha of 0.03%, beta of 0.58, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 2022.

  • This portfolio participated in 73.51% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.31% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.58 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
0.03%
Beta
0.58
0.85
Upside Capture
61.31%
Downside Capture
73.51%

Expense Ratio

VG 9 has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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

VG 9 ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


VG 9 Risk / Return Rank: 4343
Overall Rank
VG 9 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4545
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VG 9 Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
VG 9 Omega Ratio Rank: 4242
Omega Ratio Rank
VG 9 Calmar Ratio Rank: 4444
Calmar Ratio Rank
VG 9 Martin Ratio Rank: 4343
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

1.19

0.88

+0.31

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.74

1.37

+0.37

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.78

1.39

+0.39

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.41

6.43

+0.97


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
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
481.001.421.181.714.64
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
340.821.151.150.893.55
VADGX
Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund
50.120.291.040.180.68
VAGVX
Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund
561.201.721.251.607.09
VAIGX
Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund
50.080.291.040.100.29
VHCAX
Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Admiral Shares
691.331.911.282.048.37
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
540.941.471.221.537.16
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49
VZICX
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Admiral Shares
912.052.681.413.1112.01

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.

VG 9 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.19
  • All Time: 0.52

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 VG 9 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

VG 9 provided a 4.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.86%4.79%4.21%2.46%2.93%3.26%2.58%2.51%3.40%1.89%2.16%2.09%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.47%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
VADGX
Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund
1.11%1.04%1.98%1.25%0.84%0.16%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VAGVX
Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund
7.68%7.56%7.49%1.41%0.65%0.13%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VAIGX
Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund
5.04%4.52%0.82%0.13%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VHCAX
Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Admiral Shares
9.85%9.71%8.24%2.40%9.35%10.55%9.19%6.48%12.23%3.87%5.74%5.39%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.16%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
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%
VZICX
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Admiral Shares
4.23%4.41%2.65%2.20%2.10%4.37%1.89%0.11%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 VG 9. 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 VG 9 was 19.08%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 301 trading sessions.

The current VG 9 drawdown is 4.46%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-19.08%Feb 10, 2022171Oct 14, 2022301Dec 27, 2023472
-10.21%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202527May 16, 202562
-6.97%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-4.37%Jul 17, 202416Aug 7, 20248Aug 19, 202424
-4%Dec 9, 202423Jan 13, 202517Feb 6, 202540

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.63, 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.

BenchmarkBNDXBNDVADGXVAIGXVZICXVXUSVHCAXVTIVAGVXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.180.200.800.800.750.770.920.990.860.91
BNDX0.181.000.820.220.190.170.220.170.190.190.37
BND0.200.821.000.260.220.210.270.190.210.230.42
VADGX0.800.220.261.000.580.620.650.720.800.780.78
VAIGX0.800.190.220.581.000.790.810.830.810.790.88
VZICX0.750.170.210.620.791.000.970.780.770.880.86
VXUS0.770.220.270.650.810.971.000.790.780.900.89
VHCAX0.920.170.190.720.830.780.791.000.930.870.93
VTI0.990.190.210.800.810.770.780.931.000.880.92
VAGVX0.860.190.230.780.790.880.900.870.881.000.93
Portfolio0.910.370.420.780.880.860.890.930.920.931.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 1, 2022