Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Tax advantaged, 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 28, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VXUS
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Tax advantaged returned 4.50% Year-To-Date and 6.49% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Tax advantaged | 0.20% | 0.19% | 4.50% | 6.52% | 16.69% | 10.87% | 7.00% | 6.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VMLTX Vanguard Limited-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 0.00% | -0.90% | 0.14% | 0.83% | 3.68% | 3.74% | 2.02% | 2.06% |
VWAHX Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 0.09% | -1.31% | 0.10% | 1.71% | 3.78% | 4.64% | 1.55% | 3.02% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -3.46% | 2.81% | 5.79% | 30.65% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
VWSTX Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 0.00% | -0.38% | 0.35% | 1.01% | 3.42% | 3.87% | 2.37% | 1.89% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -1.96% | -9.00% | 8.35% | 20.17% | 50.17% | 32.79% | 21.78% | 14.16% |
VTCLX Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Admiral Shares | 0.14% | -3.96% | -3.23% | -1.18% | 23.71% | 18.19% | 11.24% | 14.13% |
USO United States Oil Fund LP | 11.15% | 50.63% | 99.42% | 92.33% | 90.89% | 25.20% | 26.94% | 6.62% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, Tax advantaged's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Tax advantaged closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.84% | 1.91% | -0.88% | 0.59% | 4.50% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.79% | 0.57% | 0.06% | -0.05% | 1.82% | 1.98% | 0.69% | 1.32% | 2.44% | 0.95% | 0.62% | 0.57% | 13.51% |
| 2024 | 0.14% | 1.44% | 1.94% | -0.91% | 1.13% | 1.18% | 1.29% | 1.07% | 1.25% | -0.51% | 1.22% | -0.76% | 8.76% |
| 2023 | 3.41% | -2.18% | 2.17% | 0.50% | -1.07% | 1.87% | 1.87% | -0.94% | -1.78% | -0.63% | 4.14% | 2.16% | 9.67% |
| 2022 | -1.50% | -0.03% | 0.15% | -2.83% | 0.89% | -2.80% | 2.26% | -2.32% | -4.27% | 1.49% | 4.39% | -0.82% | -5.56% |
| 2021 | 0.23% | 0.58% | 0.78% | 1.90% | 1.42% | 0.19% | 0.66% | 0.28% | -1.21% | 1.73% | -1.26% | 1.81% | 7.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
Tax advantaged has an annualized alpha of 1.84%, beta of 0.27, and R² of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 32.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 31.89% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.27 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
- 1.84%
- Beta
- 0.27
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 31.89%
- Downside Capture
- 32.80%
Expense Ratio
Tax advantaged has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
Tax advantaged ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% 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 | 2.73 | 0.88 | +1.85 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.73 | 1.37 | +2.36 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.62 | 1.21 | +0.41 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.17 | 1.39 | +1.78 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.79 | 6.43 | +12.35 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VMLTX Vanguard Limited-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 80 | 1.74 | 2.50 | 1.56 | 1.97 | 8.18 |
VWAHX Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 24 | 0.78 | 1.06 | 1.22 | 0.78 | 2.38 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
VWSTX Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 97 | 2.57 | 4.74 | 2.13 | 3.52 | 15.37 |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 79 | 1.80 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.59 | 9.38 |
VTCLX Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Admiral Shares | 46 | 0.96 | 1.48 | 1.22 | 1.52 | 7.20 |
USO United States Oil Fund LP | 81 | 1.91 | 2.64 | 1.34 | 3.87 | 6.70 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Tax advantaged provided a 2.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.52% | 3.02% | 2.83% | 2.17% | 1.66% | 1.44% | 1.54% | 1.98% | 1.91% | 1.64% | 1.65% | 1.57% |
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VMLTX Vanguard Limited-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 3.06% | 3.75% | 3.27% | 2.30% | 1.56% | 1.64% | 1.62% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 1.55% | 1.52% | 1.50% |
VWAHX Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 4.04% | 4.95% | 4.38% | 3.53% | 3.36% | 2.98% | 3.31% | 3.94% | 3.78% | 3.68% | 3.75% | 3.67% |
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% |
VWSTX Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 3.11% | 3.90% | 3.73% | 2.42% | 1.16% | 0.61% | 1.17% | 1.71% | 1.45% | 1.06% | 0.87% | 0.70% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VTCLX Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Admiral Shares | 0.97% | 0.93% | 1.04% | 1.24% | 1.47% | 1.04% | 1.32% | 1.52% | 1.83% | 1.57% | 1.76% | 1.69% |
USO United States Oil Fund LP | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 Tax advantaged. 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 Tax advantaged was 14.59%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current Tax advantaged drawdown is 0.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -14.59% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 95 | Aug 5, 2020 | 117 |
| -10.46% | Nov 15, 2021 | 218 | Sep 27, 2022 | 206 | Jul 25, 2023 | 424 |
| -7.94% | Jul 2, 2014 | 391 | Jan 20, 2016 | 144 | Aug 15, 2016 | 535 |
| -6.07% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 74 | Jan 19, 2012 | 182 |
| -5.76% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 42 | Feb 26, 2019 | 271 |
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 5.51, 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 | SGOL | VWSTX | USO | VMLTX | VWAHX | VTCLX | VXUS | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.27 | -0.04 | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.80 |
| SGOL | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.19 | 0.40 |
| VWSTX | 0.00 | 0.12 | 1.00 | -0.04 | 0.65 | 0.59 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| USO | 0.27 | 0.13 | -0.04 | 1.00 | -0.08 | -0.11 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.53 |
| VMLTX | -0.04 | 0.14 | 0.65 | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.73 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 0.14 |
| VWAHX | -0.08 | 0.15 | 0.59 | -0.11 | 0.73 | 1.00 | -0.08 | -0.06 | 0.09 |
| VTCLX | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.27 | -0.04 | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.81 |
| VXUS | 0.81 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.32 | -0.02 | -0.06 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.80 | 0.40 | 0.16 | 0.53 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.81 | 0.87 | 1.00 |