Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 37% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | Money Market | 7% |
VHGEX Vanguard Global Equity Fund | Global Equities | 6% |
OSTIX Osterweis Strategic Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 5% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 4% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BB50/50, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio BB50/50 | 0.16% | -0.16% | 4.83% | 5.10% | 14.74% | 12.37% | 6.26% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.03% | -0.67% | -0.07% | 0.23% | 4.87% | 3.89% | -0.05% | 1.53% |
OSTIX Osterweis Strategic Income Fund | -0.18% | 0.29% | 1.40% | 1.91% | 4.66% | 7.13% | 4.33% | 5.06% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.90% | -1.72% | 11.45% | 13.84% | 27.37% | 18.27% | 8.16% | 9.86% |
VHGEX Vanguard Global Equity Fund | -3.04% | -1.29% | 4.05% | 4.90% | 17.34% | 15.84% | 6.68% | 11.34% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.30% | 1.50% | 1.82% | 3.95% | 3.35% | 2.39% | — |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.30% | 0.44% | 9.05% | 8.94% | 24.96% | 21.05% | 12.25% | 14.84% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, BB50/50's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BB50/50 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.09% | 0.56% | -3.39% | 5.37% | 2.78% | -1.44% | 4.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.93% | 0.02% | -2.73% | 0.02% | 3.01% | 3.34% | 0.89% | 1.79% | 2.20% | 1.35% | 0.29% | 0.11% | 12.77% |
| 2024 | 0.33% | 2.17% | 2.05% | -3.01% | 3.02% | 1.64% | 1.89% | 1.73% | 1.64% | -1.52% | 3.49% | -2.21% | 11.54% |
| 2023 | 5.28% | -2.44% | 2.41% | 0.83% | -0.37% | 3.37% | 1.95% | -1.41% | -3.38% | -2.03% | 6.66% | 4.24% | 15.54% |
| 2022 | -3.81% | -1.78% | 0.27% | -6.07% | 0.28% | -4.90% | 5.34% | -3.02% | -6.53% | 3.43% | 4.73% | -3.19% | -15.03% |
| 2021 | 0.32% | 1.47% | 1.12% | 1.30% | -2.61% | 3.19% | -1.02% | 1.82% | 5.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
BB50/50 has an annualized alpha of -0.20%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 69.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.24% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.54 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
- -0.20%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 55.24%
- Downside Capture
- 69.39%
Expense Ratio
BB50/50 has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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
BB50/50 ranks 50 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for BB50/50 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.06 | 1.94 | +0.12 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.90 | 2.63 | +0.28 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.35 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.83 | 2.59 | +0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.59 | 11.84 | +0.74 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 40 | 1.32 | 1.96 | 1.23 | 1.83 | 5.43 |
OSTIX Osterweis Strategic Income Fund | 85 | 2.75 | 4.08 | 1.65 | 3.30 | 14.93 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 56 | 1.74 | 2.39 | 1.32 | 2.41 | 9.28 |
VHGEX Vanguard Global Equity Fund | 22 | 1.24 | 1.76 | 1.22 | 1.55 | 5.95 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.67 | — | — | — | — |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 68 | 2.02 | 2.73 | 1.36 | 2.81 | 12.85 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
BB50/50 provided a 3.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.23% | 3.24% | 2.64% | 2.54% | 2.68% | 2.26% | 1.91% | 2.47% | 2.75% | 2.05% | 2.19% | 2.28% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.98% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
OSTIX Osterweis Strategic Income Fund | 4.76% | 3.96% | 5.25% | 5.72% | 4.72% | 4.03% | 3.85% | 4.74% | 4.66% | 4.58% | 5.23% | 5.98% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.68% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
VHGEX Vanguard Global Equity Fund | 11.90% | 12.38% | 4.24% | 1.15% | 11.32% | 10.90% | 2.88% | 6.20% | 8.45% | 1.29% | 1.51% | 1.71% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 3.87% | 4.14% | 1.63% | 4.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 BB50/50. 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 BB50/50 was 19.98%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 344 trading sessions.
The current BB50/50 drawdown is 1.75%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.98%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -9.61%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 16dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.23%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.77%Aug 2024 | 21d | 12d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.70%Apr 2024 | 22d | 26d | 1mo 18dMar 2024 - May 2024 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.15, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.14 | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.18 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.18, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
BB50/50 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021 | 0.95 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VMFXX has the lowest at 0.04.
Asset Correlations Table
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