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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

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 Jul 21, 2026, the vgt returned 18.51% Year-To-Date and 24.56% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1M6MYTD1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*ALL TIME*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.19%-0.76%7.25%8.73%18.21%17.95%11.30%13.09%8.08%
Portfolio
vgt
0.52%-5.49%19.70%18.51%31.87%28.45%19.94%24.56%23.29%
QDVE.DE
iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF
0.97%-4.24%18.65%15.07%29.22%28.77%20.62%25.09%23.56%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.11%-5.56%19.62%20.44%32.72%27.18%18.07%24.18%14.87%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.07%-8.11%20.96%22.34%35.41%26.73%19.16%23.89%10.23%
XLKS.L
Invesco Technology S&P US Select Sector UCITS ETF Acc
0.89%-4.21%19.06%15.80%29.59%30.83%21.72%24.96%19.93%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 2, 2015, vgt's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.24%-3.51%-5.27%19.46%17.58%-2.14%-4.48%18.51%
2025-1.32%-3.76%-8.78%1.71%11.16%9.74%4.94%-0.02%7.24%6.66%-4.77%0.70%23.70%
20243.38%5.35%2.05%-4.84%7.28%10.11%-2.94%0.73%2.74%-0.58%5.10%1.00%32.46%
20239.45%0.76%9.88%-0.20%10.15%6.09%2.89%-1.22%-6.56%-1.34%13.13%4.86%57.07%
2022-8.15%-4.13%3.86%-10.80%-2.32%-9.19%12.66%-5.35%-11.01%6.48%3.83%-6.60%-29.11%
2021-0.59%1.40%1.33%5.27%-1.09%6.92%3.55%3.76%-5.40%7.20%4.33%3.49%33.77%

Benchmark Metrics

vgt has an annualized alpha of 10.23%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 02, 2015.

  • This portfolio captured 139.27% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.46% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.23% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.97 and R2 of 0.69, 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
10.23%
Beta
0.97
0.69
Upside Capture
139.27%
Downside Capture
97.46%

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 33 for risk / return — below 33% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


vgt Risk / Return Rank: 3333
Overall Rank
vgt Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3838
Sharpe Ratio Rank
vgt Sortino Ratio Rank: 3636
Sortino Ratio Rank
vgt Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
vgt Calmar Ratio Rank: 3131
Calmar Ratio Rank
vgt Martin Ratio Rank: 2525
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for vgt 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.47

1.45

+0.02

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.01

2.03

-0.01

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.26

-0.01

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.89

2.01

-0.12

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

5.26

8.68

-3.42


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
QDVE.DE
iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF
47
1.331.881.231.764.75
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
51
1.401.891.242.005.69
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
55
1.451.931.252.236.53
XLKS.L
Invesco Technology S&P US Select Sector UCITS ETF Acc
48
1.341.921.231.734.64

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current vgt Sharpe ratio is 1.47 as of Jul 21, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.20 to 1.99, 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 vgt 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

vgt provided a 0.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.21%0.24%0.31%0.35%0.49%0.32%0.44%0.57%0.72%0.59%0.76%0.77%
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
0.38%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
0.45%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 33.79%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 194 trading sessions.

The current vgt drawdown is 9.81%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-33.79%Oct 2022
9mo 16d9mo 4d
1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023
Bear market2022
-31.71%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 19d
3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
COVID crash2020
-25.32%Apr 2025
2mo 13d2mo 10d
4mo 23dJan 2025 - Jun 2025
2025 selloff2025
-22.38%Dec 2018
2mo 21d3mo 10d
6mo 1dOct 2018 - Apr 2019
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-16.45%Mar 2026
5mo 1d18d
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

1.07

1.12

1.11

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

vgt has a 0.79 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.79

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.77

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.82

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.80

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 2, 2015

0.80


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VGT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.89, while XLKS.L has the lowest at 0.54.

XLKS.L
0.54
XLK
0.89
VGT
0.89

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. vgt. VGT has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.90, while XLKS.L has the lowest at 0.86.

XLKS.L
0.86
XLK
0.90
VGT
0.90

Asset Correlations Table

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

XLKS.LQDVE.DEXLKVGT
XLKS.L1.000.930.610.62
QDVE.DE0.931.000.630.64
XLK0.610.631.000.99
VGT0.620.640.991.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 2, 2015
Diversification Analysis

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