Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Pension, 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 Mar 2, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of VYMI
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Pension returned 2.17% Year-To-Date and 4.78% 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 Pension | 0.28% | -3.02% | 2.17% | 3.59% | 14.90% | 7.77% | 2.12% | 4.78% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | -0.11% | -1.50% | 6.26% | 13.18% | 35.58% | 20.17% | 12.59% | 10.36% |
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 0.98% | -3.25% | 0.77% | -2.40% | -4.93% | -6.39% | -9.36% | -2.92% |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.67% | -1.65% | 0.19% | -0.97% | 4.43% | 3.10% | -1.56% | 2.55% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | -0.29% | -7.53% | -2.23% | -2.00% | 14.93% | 7.76% | -0.35% | 2.56% |
PFXF VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF | 0.20% | -3.06% | 0.97% | 1.18% | 15.68% | 7.92% | 3.47% | 5.08% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2016, Pension's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Pension closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.05% | 5.05% | -6.38% | 0.80% | 2.17% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.56% | 3.58% | -0.15% | 0.90% | 1.05% | 3.20% | -0.53% | 2.35% | 2.83% | 0.59% | 1.26% | 0.25% | 18.14% |
| 2024 | -1.99% | -0.32% | 2.55% | -4.41% | 3.89% | -0.63% | 3.36% | 3.01% | 2.98% | -4.92% | 0.94% | -4.47% | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 8.48% | -4.63% | 1.64% | 2.02% | -4.36% | 3.10% | 1.36% | -3.56% | -4.85% | -4.79% | 9.82% | 7.49% | 10.58% |
| 2022 | -1.94% | -2.38% | -1.34% | -8.20% | 0.38% | -6.10% | 3.18% | -4.54% | -9.21% | -1.12% | 10.43% | -2.14% | -21.92% |
| 2021 | -1.90% | -0.73% | 0.43% | 2.28% | 2.10% | 1.42% | 1.51% | 0.56% | -2.85% | 2.80% | -1.62% | 1.93% | 5.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pension has an annualized alpha of 0.54%, beta of 0.38, and R² of 0.37 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2016.
- This portfolio participated in 66.44% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 47.68% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.38 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.37 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.37 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.54%
- Beta
- 0.38
- R²
- 0.37
- Upside Capture
- 47.68%
- Downside Capture
- 66.44%
Expense Ratio
Pension 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
Pension ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.22 | 0.88 | +0.33 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.67 | 1.37 | +0.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.70 | 1.39 | +0.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.27 | 6.43 | -0.16 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 89 | 2.11 | 2.79 | 1.44 | 3.04 | 12.35 |
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 6 | -0.27 | -0.25 | 0.97 | -0.34 | -0.64 |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 21 | 0.39 | 0.58 | 1.08 | 0.80 | 1.86 |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 45 | 1.05 | 1.50 | 1.21 | 1.05 | 4.47 |
PFXF VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF | 60 | 1.20 | 1.72 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 6.80 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Pension provided a 4.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.71% | 4.73% | 5.19% | 4.61% | 3.89% | 3.89% | 3.65% | 4.59% | 4.26% | 3.63% | 4.18% | 2.79% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 3.61% | 3.68% | 4.84% | 4.58% | 4.70% | 4.30% | 3.22% | 4.20% | 4.29% | 3.21% | 2.39% | 0.00% |
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 4.91% | 4.94% | 4.65% | 3.81% | 3.28% | 1.95% | 5.54% | 3.51% | 2.90% | 2.92% | 5.32% | 4.24% |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 5.60% | 5.51% | 5.19% | 4.67% | 4.44% | 3.07% | 3.16% | 3.81% | 4.55% | 4.01% | 4.33% | 4.68% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 4.81% | 4.70% | 5.16% | 3.74% | 0.57% | 6.48% | 0.93% | 7.58% | 4.62% | 3.86% | 5.18% | 2.86% |
PFXF VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF | 6.62% | 6.72% | 7.82% | 7.88% | 6.74% | 4.66% | 5.19% | 5.35% | 6.56% | 5.93% | 5.81% | 5.99% |
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 Pension. 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 Pension was 30.42%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 749 trading sessions.
The current Pension drawdown is 5.63%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.42% | Nov 10, 2021 | 240 | Oct 24, 2022 | 749 | Oct 20, 2025 | 989 |
| -23.89% | Mar 9, 2020 | 8 | Mar 18, 2020 | 87 | Jul 22, 2020 | 95 |
| -12.02% | Jan 29, 2018 | 188 | Oct 24, 2018 | 161 | Jun 18, 2019 | 349 |
| -9.86% | Sep 7, 2016 | 53 | Nov 18, 2016 | 124 | May 19, 2017 | 177 |
| -8.4% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.17, 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 | EDV | VCLT | PFXF | VNQI | VYMI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.10 | 0.19 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.54 |
| EDV | -0.10 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.15 | 0.05 | -0.09 | 0.54 |
| VCLT | 0.19 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.17 | 0.73 |
| PFXF | 0.61 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.62 |
| VNQI | 0.62 | 0.05 | 0.27 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.74 |
| VYMI | 0.73 | -0.09 | 0.17 | 0.56 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.71 |
| Portfolio | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.73 | 0.62 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 1.00 |