Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds, 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.

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds returned -7.41% Year-To-Date and 18.44% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2009, Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +22.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -12.1%.

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds has an annualized alpha of 4.28%, beta of 1.54, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2009.

• This portfolio captured 213.74% of S&P 500 Index gains and 156.87% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.28% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• Beta of 1.54 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index — expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds has an expense ratio of 0.61%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

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.

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.63
• 5-Year: 0.31
• 10-Year: 0.62
• All Time: 0.82

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 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds provided a 2.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds. 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 Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds was 52.14%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 501 trading sessions.

The current Stocks/Bonds 40/60 with long term bonds drawdown is 11.10%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.