Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VDE Vanguard Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 5% |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | Financials Equities | 5% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 30% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 10% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
VPU Vanguard Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 10% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 10% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard, 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 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 1, 2026, the Vanguard returned -0.78% Year-To-Date and 14.95% 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 Vanguard | 2.39% | -3.50% | -0.78% | 0.35% | 20.52% | 18.30% | 12.65% | 14.95% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 2.86% | -5.01% | -4.42% | -1.84% | 17.67% | 18.27% | 11.75% | 14.05% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 4.34% | -3.89% | -7.34% | -6.36% | 29.19% | 22.58% | 14.54% | 21.35% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 1.80% | -3.92% | 3.80% | 6.39% | 17.76% | 15.21% | 11.04% | 11.24% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.57% | -6.31% | 1.31% | -1.04% | 1.86% | 6.44% | 2.79% | 4.65% |
VDE Vanguard Energy ETF | -1.12% | 10.44% | 38.21% | 39.44% | 37.45% | 18.47% | 24.23% | 11.24% |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 2.17% | -3.48% | -9.21% | -7.19% | 2.67% | 17.94% | 9.33% | 12.29% |
VPU Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.02% | -3.12% | 7.79% | 6.07% | 19.23% | 13.81% | 10.49% | 9.62% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, Vanguard's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Vanguard closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.69% | 1.11% | -3.50% | -0.78% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.81% | -0.39% | -4.99% | -1.25% | 6.24% | 5.46% | 2.64% | 1.82% | 3.86% | 2.32% | -0.59% | -0.56% | 17.04% |
| 2024 | 0.39% | 4.01% | 3.62% | -4.18% | 5.73% | 2.94% | 2.34% | 2.35% | 2.30% | -0.79% | 6.23% | -3.49% | 22.97% |
| 2023 | 6.46% | -2.49% | 3.75% | 0.92% | 0.51% | 5.81% | 3.40% | -2.40% | -4.98% | -2.13% | 9.62% | 4.98% | 24.86% |
| 2022 | -4.30% | -2.42% | 4.55% | -8.04% | 0.93% | -8.80% | 9.55% | -3.72% | -10.34% | 8.29% | 5.54% | -5.54% | -15.62% |
| 2021 | -0.51% | 3.27% | 4.30% | 4.89% | 0.49% | 2.95% | 2.17% | 2.92% | -4.32% | 7.16% | -0.42% | 4.94% | 31.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard has an annualized alpha of 2.44%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio captured 104.81% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.28% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.44% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.99 and R² of 0.98, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.44%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 104.81%
- Downside Capture
- 92.28%
Expense Ratio
Vanguard has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
Vanguard ranks 54 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.15 | 0.90 | +0.25 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.69 | 1.39 | +0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.66 | 1.40 | +0.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.56 | 6.61 | +1.95 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 65 | 0.98 | 1.50 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.29 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 67 | 1.08 | 1.65 | 1.23 | 1.77 | 5.47 |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 72 | 1.18 | 1.69 | 1.26 | 1.68 | 7.46 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.11 | 0.27 | 1.04 | 0.23 | 0.88 |
VDE Vanguard Energy ETF | 77 | 1.51 | 1.93 | 1.29 | 2.05 | 5.89 |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 17 | 0.13 | 0.32 | 1.05 | 0.27 | 0.79 |
VPU Vanguard Utilities ETF | 71 | 1.25 | 1.70 | 1.23 | 2.30 | 5.48 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Vanguard provided a 1.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.57% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 1.96% | 2.07% | 1.67% | 2.09% | 2.10% | 2.42% | 2.07% | 2.29% | 2.35% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.19% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.44% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.37% | 2.44% | 2.74% | 3.12% | 3.01% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 3.22% |
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% |
VDE Vanguard Energy ETF | 2.27% | 3.11% | 3.23% | 3.34% | 3.65% | 4.13% | 4.76% | 3.42% | 3.35% | 2.90% | 2.31% | 3.17% |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 1.61% | 1.55% | 1.75% | 2.08% | 2.31% | 1.87% | 2.21% | 2.17% | 2.30% | 1.53% | 1.63% | 2.00% |
VPU Vanguard Utilities ETF | 2.57% | 2.73% | 3.02% | 3.49% | 2.98% | 2.70% | 3.17% | 2.83% | 3.23% | 3.18% | 3.19% | 3.63% |
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 Vanguard. 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 Vanguard was 35.77%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard drawdown is 4.48%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.77% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 109 | Aug 26, 2020 | 132 |
| -23.02% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 195 | Jul 25, 2023 | 390 |
| -18.86% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 86 |
| -18.1% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 56 | Mar 18, 2019 | 121 |
| -17.12% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 78 | Jan 25, 2012 | 186 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.65, 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 | VPU | VDE | VNQ | VGT | VFH | VYM | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.89 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| VPU | 0.46 | 1.00 | 0.29 | 0.62 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.53 |
| VDE | 0.57 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| VNQ | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| VGT | 0.89 | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.68 | 0.89 | 0.90 |
| VFH | 0.80 | 0.38 | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.80 | 0.78 |
| VYM | 0.88 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.88 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.89 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Portfolio | 0.98 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.90 | 0.78 | 0.88 | 0.98 | 1.00 |