Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 20% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 10% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 10% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Balanced Fund Mixes, 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 19, 2026, the Balanced Fund Mixes returned 7.93% Year-To-Date and 10.00% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.00% | -0.17% | 8.39% | 8.57% | 24.06% | 18.94% | 12.24% | 13.54% |
Portfolio Balanced Fund Mixes | 0.61% | 0.38% | 7.93% | 8.15% | 19.73% | 15.85% | 8.76% | 10.00% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.27% | 1.01% | 0.65% | 0.69% | 4.73% | 4.05% | 0.04% | 1.60% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.14% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 2.25% | 4.33% | 0.43% | 1.74% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -0.38% | -7.25% | -2.32% | -2.98% | 24.77% | 28.69% | 18.61% | 12.13% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | -0.05% | -0.96% | 9.14% | 10.01% | 10.53% | 8.73% | 2.58% | 5.18% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.59% | 10.70% | 10.70% | 27.29% | 20.67% | 12.86% | 15.07% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 1.17% | 3.55% | 15.66% | 16.85% | 32.98% | 18.62% | 9.33% | 10.00% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 4, 2013, Balanced Fund Mixes's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Balanced Fund Mixes closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.01% | 2.65% | -5.67% | 6.56% | 2.35% | -0.80% | 7.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.64% | 0.66% | -1.90% | 0.25% | 3.11% | 2.87% | 0.74% | 2.68% | 3.08% | 1.07% | 1.21% | -0.04% | 17.52% |
| 2024 | -0.95% | 2.69% | 3.10% | -3.64% | 3.54% | 1.66% | 3.60% | 2.58% | 2.51% | -1.31% | 3.46% | -3.55% | 14.12% |
| 2023 | 6.86% | -3.54% | 2.25% | 0.85% | -1.21% | 4.04% | 2.47% | -2.07% | -4.60% | -1.56% | 7.98% | 5.35% | 17.11% |
| 2022 | -4.90% | -1.55% | 2.05% | -6.01% | -1.23% | -6.00% | 6.12% | -4.10% | -8.29% | 4.02% | 6.05% | -3.68% | -17.32% |
| 2021 | -0.57% | 1.25% | 2.54% | 4.28% | 1.44% | 0.86% | 1.98% | 1.65% | -3.81% | 4.48% | -1.39% | 4.07% | 17.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Balanced Fund Mixes has an annualized alpha of 1.13%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 04, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 71.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.92% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.65 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
- 1.13%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 66.92%
- Downside Capture
- 71.17%
Expense Ratio
Balanced Fund Mixes has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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
Balanced Fund Mixes ranks 41 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 Balanced Fund Mixes and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.02 | 1.94 | +0.07 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.78 | 2.65 | +0.14 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.35 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 2.66 | -0.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.44 | 11.86 | -0.43 |
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 | 36 | 1.27 | 1.91 | 1.22 | 1.77 | 5.10 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 18 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 1.12 | 0.77 | 2.13 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 25 | 0.91 | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.02 | 2.80 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 24 | 0.77 | 1.13 | 1.14 | 1.27 | 3.97 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 69 | 2.15 | 2.91 | 1.39 | 3.07 | 13.75 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 65 | 2.06 | 2.81 | 1.38 | 2.94 | 11.32 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Balanced Fund Mixes provided a 2.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.29% | 2.38% | 2.40% | 2.44% | 2.17% | 1.89% | 1.92% | 2.31% | 2.66% | 2.28% | 2.47% | 2.28% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.95% | 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 | 4.46% | 4.39% | 4.18% | 4.42% | 1.51% | 3.74% | 1.11% | 3.40% | 3.01% | 2.23% | 1.89% | 1.63% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.65% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.02% | 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 | 3.08% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 Balanced Fund Mixes. 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 Balanced Fund Mixes was 26.75%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current Balanced Fund Mixes drawdown is 0.92%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -26.75%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.36%Oct 2022 | 9mo 17d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moDec 2021 - Mar 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.20%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 1mo 23d | 5mo 19dAug 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.19%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2016 pullback2016 | -9.68%Jan 2016 | 10mo 2d | 2mo 24d | 1y 21dMar 2015 - Apr 2016 |
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 4.17, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.33 | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.23 | 1.25 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.25, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Balanced Fund Mixes correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 4, 2013 | 0.90 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while BND has the lowest at -0.00.
Asset Correlations Table
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