Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited, 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 Apr 10, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of BSV
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited returned 0.64% Year-To-Date and 8.64% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited | 0.03% | -2.55% | 0.64% | 2.50% | 12.95% | 11.52% | 7.03% | 8.64% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.20% | -3.26% | 3.80% | 5.19% | 17.55% | 13.63% | 7.68% | 10.27% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 0.55% | -5.21% | 7.09% | 7.05% | 4.82% | 7.52% | 7.37% | 7.77% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.16% | -3.69% | -1.33% | 0.36% | 12.71% | 13.72% | 9.86% | 12.36% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.08% | -0.44% | 0.23% | 1.22% | 4.20% | 4.23% | 1.70% | 1.98% |
CCRSX Credit Suisse Trust Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio | -0.46% | 7.60% | 22.25% | 28.65% | 28.31% | 4.49% | 13.20% | 6.72% |
VUSTX Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares | -0.13% | -3.44% | -0.69% | -1.47% | -0.64% | -1.66% | -5.01% | -0.94% |
VFINX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares | 0.72% | -3.45% | -3.68% | -1.56% | 17.24% | 18.43% | 11.80% | 14.00% |
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares | 0.72% | -3.41% | -3.30% | -1.43% | 17.51% | 17.77% | 10.39% | 13.50% |
DODFX Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | 1.27% | -2.16% | 2.00% | 6.79% | 28.45% | 17.31% | 10.42% | 10.23% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 11, 2007, Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.55% | 1.97% | -4.12% | 0.38% | 0.64% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.45% | 0.57% | -2.26% | -0.44% | 2.78% | 2.85% | 0.62% | 2.34% | 2.01% | 0.68% | 1.34% | 0.15% | 13.75% |
| 2024 | -0.01% | 2.09% | 2.91% | -2.99% | 3.12% | 0.72% | 2.91% | 1.94% | 1.77% | -1.64% | 3.66% | -3.17% | 11.57% |
| 2023 | 4.66% | -2.50% | 2.06% | 0.57% | -1.78% | 4.01% | 2.41% | -1.69% | -3.45% | -2.06% | 6.12% | 4.54% | 12.99% |
| 2022 | -2.68% | -1.21% | 0.79% | -4.81% | 0.40% | -5.48% | 5.07% | -2.86% | -6.99% | 5.07% | 5.20% | -3.08% | -10.99% |
| 2021 | -0.79% | 1.90% | 2.50% | 2.99% | 1.37% | 0.45% | 1.07% | 1.33% | -2.75% | 3.56% | -1.39% | 3.27% | 14.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited has an annualized alpha of 2.15%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 11, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 62.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.33% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.15% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.55 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
- 2.15%
- Beta
- 0.55
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 62.33%
- Downside Capture
- 62.92%
Expense Ratio
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited has an expense ratio of 0.24%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited ranks 53 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 | 1.31 | 0.88 | +0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.89 | 1.37 | +0.53 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.74 | 1.39 | +0.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.98 | 6.43 | +1.54 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 44 | 0.86 | 1.33 | 1.18 | 1.37 | 5.57 |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 20 | 0.35 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 0.51 | 1.24 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 43 | 0.84 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 5.41 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 91 | 2.11 | 3.37 | 1.42 | 3.21 | 12.06 |
CCRSX Credit Suisse Trust Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio | 82 | 1.75 | 2.27 | 1.32 | 3.19 | 8.65 |
VUSTX Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares | 3 | -0.07 | -0.03 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
VFINX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares | 49 | 0.99 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.24 |
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares | 49 | 1.00 | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 7.25 |
DODFX Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | 86 | 1.89 | 2.42 | 1.38 | 2.54 | 9.52 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited provided a 2.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.64% | 2.49% | 2.29% | 2.67% | 2.16% | 1.76% | 2.93% | 2.20% | 2.28% | 1.88% | 2.30% | 2.18% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.89% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.12% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 2.14% | 2.26% | 2.33% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 2.14% | 2.50% | 2.44% | 2.78% | 2.52% | 2.39% | 2.55% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.60% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
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% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 3.93% | 3.83% | 3.38% | 2.46% | 1.50% | 1.45% | 1.79% | 2.29% | 1.99% | 1.65% | 1.48% | 1.40% |
CCRSX Credit Suisse Trust Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio | 11.34% | 3.98% | 2.95% | 26.59% | 18.97% | 4.82% | 5.51% | 0.86% | 2.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VUSTX Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares | 4.02% | 4.29% | 4.03% | 3.33% | 2.93% | 4.21% | 10.38% | 2.82% | 2.82% | 2.64% | 5.27% | 5.52% |
VFINX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares | 1.07% | 1.02% | 1.14% | 1.36% | 1.57% | 1.15% | 1.45% | 1.77% | 1.94% | 1.69% | 1.92% | 1.99% |
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares | 1.08% | 0.75% | 0.89% | 1.33% | 1.54% | 1.11% | 1.33% | 1.67% | 1.92% | 1.61% | 1.83% | 1.86% |
DODFX Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | 4.96% | 5.05% | 2.25% | 2.29% | 2.23% | 2.49% | 4.21% | 3.93% | 2.93% | 1.93% | 3.66% | 2.30% |
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 Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited. 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 Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited was 36.62%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 399 trading sessions.
The current Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited drawdown is 4.04%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.62% | Oct 10, 2007 | 355 | Mar 9, 2009 | 399 | Oct 5, 2010 | 754 |
| -22.2% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 94 | Aug 5, 2020 | 117 |
| -17.2% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 310 | Dec 26, 2023 | 496 |
| -11.02% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 288 |
| -10.94% | 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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.90, 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 | GLD | BSV | CCRSX | FTHRX | VUSTX | VDC | DODFX | VBR | VIG | VIVAX | VFINX | VTSMX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | -0.14 | 0.27 | -0.19 | -0.27 | 0.69 | 0.78 | 0.86 | 0.94 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.95 |
| GLD | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.24 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| BSV | -0.14 | 0.26 | 1.00 | -0.05 | 0.77 | 0.65 | -0.04 | -0.10 | -0.15 | -0.12 | -0.16 | -0.14 | -0.14 | -0.01 |
| CCRSX | 0.27 | 0.39 | -0.05 | 1.00 | -0.07 | -0.16 | 0.15 | 0.38 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| FTHRX | -0.19 | 0.24 | 0.77 | -0.07 | 1.00 | 0.79 | -0.08 | -0.13 | -0.19 | -0.17 | -0.21 | -0.19 | -0.19 | -0.04 |
| VUSTX | -0.27 | 0.20 | 0.65 | -0.16 | 0.79 | 1.00 | -0.14 | -0.25 | -0.27 | -0.24 | -0.29 | -0.27 | -0.27 | -0.13 |
| VDC | 0.69 | 0.05 | -0.04 | 0.15 | -0.08 | -0.14 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.62 | 0.79 | 0.73 | 0.69 | 0.67 | 0.73 |
| DODFX | 0.78 | 0.16 | -0.10 | 0.38 | -0.13 | -0.25 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.83 |
| VBR | 0.86 | 0.06 | -0.15 | 0.28 | -0.19 | -0.27 | 0.62 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.89 | 0.91 |
| VIG | 0.94 | 0.05 | -0.12 | 0.23 | -0.17 | -0.24 | 0.79 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.93 | 0.93 |
| VIVAX | 0.92 | 0.05 | -0.16 | 0.28 | -0.21 | -0.29 | 0.73 | 0.79 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.93 |
| VFINX | 1.00 | 0.06 | -0.14 | 0.27 | -0.19 | -0.27 | 0.69 | 0.78 | 0.86 | 0.94 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.95 |
| VTSMX | 0.99 | 0.06 | -0.14 | 0.27 | -0.19 | -0.27 | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.89 | 0.93 | 0.92 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.95 | 0.16 | -0.01 | 0.33 | -0.04 | -0.13 | 0.73 | 0.83 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 1.00 |