Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 100% |
Benchmark: S&P 500 Index · Rebalance: Every 3 months
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Roth 403(b), 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 Jul 31, 2026, the Roth 403(b) returned 9.35% Year-To-Date and 15.07% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.70% | 0.09% | 7.94% | 9.41% | 18.15% | 17.84% | 11.25% | 13.26% | 8.09% |
Portfolio Roth 403(b) | 1.66% | -0.56% | 7.79% | 9.35% | 18.70% | 19.44% | 12.83% | 15.07% | 9.41% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 1.66% | -0.56% | 7.79% | 9.35% | 18.70% | 19.44% | 12.83% | 15.07% | 9.41% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 7, 1997, Roth 403(b)'s average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Roth 403(b) closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.45% | -0.76% | -4.99% | 10.49% | 5.26% | -0.95% | -0.77% | 9.35% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.78% | -1.31% | -5.63% | -0.68% | 6.29% | 5.09% | 2.24% | 2.03% | 3.65% | 2.34% | 0.24% | 0.06% | 17.87% |
| 2024 | 1.68% | 5.34% | 3.21% | -4.08% | 4.96% | 3.59% | 1.22% | 2.42% | 2.13% | -0.91% | 5.87% | -1.37% | 26.29% |
| 2023 | 6.28% | -2.44% | 3.27% | 1.56% | 0.43% | 6.60% | 3.21% | -1.59% | -4.77% | -2.10% | 9.13% | 4.54% | 25.79% |
| 2022 | -5.18% | -3.00% | 3.73% | -8.72% | 0.18% | -8.26% | 9.22% | -4.08% | -9.21% | 8.10% | 5.59% | -5.78% | -18.14% |
| 2021 | -1.01% | 2.76% | 4.37% | 5.33% | 0.69% | 2.33% | 2.37% | 3.04% | -4.65% | 7.00% | -0.70% | 4.48% | 28.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
Roth 403(b) has an annualized alpha of 1.81%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 1.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 07, 1997.
- This portfolio captured 105.33% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.72% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 1.00, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.81%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 1.00
- Upside Capture
- 105.33%
- Downside Capture
- 96.72%
Expense Ratio
Roth 403(b) has an expense ratio of 0.02%, 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
Roth 403(b) ranks 37 for risk / return — above 37% of Portfolios peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Roth 403(b) 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 | 1.43 | 1.42 | +0.01 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.00 | 1.98 | +0.02 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.25 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.06 | 2.00 | +0.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.86 | 8.49 | +0.37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 63 | 1.43 | 2.00 | 1.26 | 2.06 | 8.86 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Roth 403(b) provided a 2.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.51% | 2.11% | 3.66% | 2.66% | 3.39% | 4.79% | 3.07% | 2.86% | 2.45% | 1.84% | 2.38% | 2.47% |
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VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 2.51% | 2.11% | 3.66% | 2.66% | 3.39% | 4.79% | 3.07% | 2.86% | 2.45% | 1.84% | 2.38% | 2.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | $0.00 | $7.32 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.11 | $11.65 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $11.78 | $17.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.26 | $10.47 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.82 | $10.91 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.05 | $19.42 |
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 Roth 403(b). 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 Roth 403(b) was 55.18%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 769 trading sessions.
The current Roth 403(b) drawdown is 3.71%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-55.18%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 18d | 4y 5moOct 2007 - Mar 2012 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-47.35%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 4y 15d | 6y 1moSep 2000 - Oct 2006 | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
-33.79%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 20d | 5mo 22dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-24.50%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-19.37%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 23dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios. The holdings provided limited volatility reduction when combined.
Roth 403(b) correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most. | 1.00 |
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history. | 1.00 |
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period. | 1.00 |
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions. | 1.00 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 7, 1997 | 1.00 |
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