Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 25% |
QDVE.DE iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF | Technology Equities, S&P 500 | 25% |
XLKS.L Invesco Technology S&P US Select Sector UCITS ETF Acc | Technology Equities | 25% |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in vgt, 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 Jun 6, 2026, the vgt returned 23.64% Year-To-Date and 25.62% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio vgt | 0.90% | 5.22% | 23.64% | 21.17% | 51.07% | 33.21% | 22.88% | 25.62% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QDVE.DE iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF | -2.15% | 7.34% | 22.62% | 22.12% | 51.25% | 34.37% | 24.16% | 26.32% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 1.71% | 4.28% | 24.57% | 21.33% | 50.38% | 31.24% | 20.82% | 25.14% |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.15% | 4.93% | 28.09% | 25.10% | 55.42% | 31.33% | 22.26% | 25.04% |
XLKS.L Invesco Technology S&P US Select Sector UCITS ETF Acc | -0.29% | 4.38% | 19.36% | 17.34% | 47.19% | 35.42% | 24.29% | 25.85% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2015, vgt's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +19.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -11.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, vgt closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.24% | -3.51% | -5.27% | 19.46% | 17.58% | -2.48% | 23.64% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.31% | -3.77% | -8.78% | 1.70% | 11.16% | 9.74% | 4.94% | -0.01% | 7.24% | 6.66% | -4.78% | 0.70% | 23.70% |
| 2024 | 3.39% | 5.35% | 2.05% | -4.85% | 7.28% | 10.11% | -2.93% | 0.73% | 2.74% | -0.58% | 5.11% | 1.00% | 32.47% |
| 2023 | 9.46% | 0.75% | 9.89% | -0.21% | 10.15% | 6.07% | 2.89% | -1.22% | -6.56% | -1.33% | 13.12% | 4.86% | 57.06% |
| 2022 | -8.16% | -4.13% | 3.85% | -10.79% | -2.32% | -9.20% | 12.65% | -5.34% | -11.01% | 6.47% | 3.84% | -6.60% | -29.12% |
| 2021 | -0.59% | 1.41% | 1.32% | 5.28% | -1.09% | 6.92% | 3.54% | 3.76% | -5.40% | 7.20% | 4.33% | 3.49% | 33.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
vgt has an annualized alpha of 10.86%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2015.
- This portfolio captured 139.40% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.33% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.86% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.70, 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
- 10.86%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 139.40%
- Downside Capture
- 95.33%
Expense Ratio
vgt has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
vgt ranks 52 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for vgt and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.58 | 1.94 | +0.65 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.31 | 2.63 | +0.68 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.35 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.02 | 2.59 | +0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.44 | 11.84 | -2.41 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QDVE.DE iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF | 74 | 2.53 | 3.31 | 1.40 | 3.13 | 9.51 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 71 | 2.35 | 2.89 | 1.39 | 3.09 | 9.77 |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 77 | 2.53 | 3.06 | 1.42 | 3.50 | 11.58 |
XLKS.L Invesco Technology S&P US Select Sector UCITS ETF Acc | 68 | 2.30 | 3.06 | 1.38 | 2.76 | 8.23 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
vgt provided a 0.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.19% | 0.24% | 0.31% | 0.35% | 0.49% | 0.32% | 0.44% | 0.57% | 0.72% | 0.59% | 0.76% | 0.77% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QDVE.DE iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.33% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.41% | 0.54% | 0.66% | 0.76% | 1.04% | 0.65% | 0.92% | 1.16% | 1.60% | 1.37% | 1.74% | 1.79% |
XLKS.L Invesco Technology S&P US Select Sector UCITS ETF Acc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 vgt. 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 vgt was 33.80%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 194 trading sessions.
The current vgt drawdown is 6.01%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -33.80%Oct 2022 | 9mo 16d | 9mo 4d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.72%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.32%Apr 2025 | 2mo 13d | 2mo 10d | 4mo 23dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.39%Dec 2018 | 2mo 21d | 3mo 10d | 6mo 1dOct 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.45%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 18d | 5mo 19dOct 2025 - Apr 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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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 | 1.08 | 1.13 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.12, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
vgt correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.77 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.77 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 3, 2015 | 0.80 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VGT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while XLKS.L has the lowest at 0.54.
Asset Correlations Table
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