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Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.55%1.97%-4.12%0.38%0.64%
20252.45%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%
20234.66%-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
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.


Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited Sortino Ratio Rank: 5757
Sortino Ratio Rank
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.31

0.88

+0.43

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.89

1.37

+0.53

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.74

1.39

+0.35

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.98

6.43

+1.54


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
440.861.331.181.375.57
VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
200.350.611.070.511.24
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
430.841.281.191.245.41
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
912.113.371.423.2112.06
CCRSX
Credit Suisse Trust Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio
821.752.271.323.198.65
VUSTX
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares
3-0.07-0.031.000.010.02
VFINX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares
490.991.511.231.537.24
VTSMX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares
491.001.521.231.527.25
DODFX
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
861.892.421.382.549.52

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.31
  • 5-Year: 0.72
  • 10-Year: 0.84
  • All Time: 0.64

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.01 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Lowest 2008 drawdowns edited provided a 2.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.64%2.49%2.29%2.67%2.16%1.76%2.93%2.20%2.28%1.88%2.30%2.18%
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, 2007355Mar 9, 2009399Oct 5, 2010754
-22.2%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202094Aug 5, 2020117
-17.2%Jan 5, 2022186Sep 30, 2022310Dec 26, 2023496
-11.02%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201859Mar 21, 2019288
-10.94%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 201178Jan 25, 2012186

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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkGLDBSVCCRSXFTHRXVUSTXVDCDODFXVBRVIGVIVAXVFINXVTSMXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.06-0.140.27-0.19-0.270.690.780.860.940.921.000.990.95
GLD0.061.000.260.390.240.200.050.160.060.050.050.060.060.16
BSV-0.140.261.00-0.050.770.65-0.04-0.10-0.15-0.12-0.16-0.14-0.14-0.01
CCRSX0.270.39-0.051.00-0.07-0.160.150.380.280.230.280.270.270.33
FTHRX-0.190.240.77-0.071.000.79-0.08-0.13-0.19-0.17-0.21-0.19-0.19-0.04
VUSTX-0.270.200.65-0.160.791.00-0.14-0.25-0.27-0.24-0.29-0.27-0.27-0.13
VDC0.690.05-0.040.15-0.08-0.141.000.560.620.790.730.690.670.73
DODFX0.780.16-0.100.38-0.13-0.250.561.000.750.750.790.780.780.83
VBR0.860.06-0.150.28-0.19-0.270.620.751.000.850.900.860.890.91
VIG0.940.05-0.120.23-0.17-0.240.790.750.851.000.930.940.930.93
VIVAX0.920.05-0.160.28-0.21-0.290.730.790.900.931.000.920.920.93
VFINX1.000.06-0.140.27-0.19-0.270.690.780.860.940.921.000.990.95
VTSMX0.990.06-0.140.27-0.19-0.270.670.780.890.930.920.991.000.96
Portfolio0.950.16-0.010.33-0.04-0.130.730.830.910.930.930.950.961.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 11, 2007