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50/50 VTI/VXUS
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VXUS 50.00%VTI 50.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50/50 VTI/VXUS, 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 4, 2026, the 50/50 VTI/VXUS returned 12.78% Year-To-Date and 12.50% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.74%4.90%10.35%10.28%26.52%20.83%12.30%13.66%
Portfolio
50/50 VTI/VXUS
-0.85%4.84%12.78%14.04%30.17%20.88%10.73%12.50%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
-0.72%4.99%11.20%11.09%28.18%22.07%12.69%15.05%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.99%4.68%14.25%16.92%32.01%19.30%8.46%9.76%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, 50/50 VTI/VXUS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, 50/50 VTI/VXUS closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.59%2.40%-6.53%9.06%4.41%-0.10%12.78%
20253.21%-0.01%-2.64%1.04%5.53%4.56%0.70%3.28%3.43%1.90%0.34%1.24%24.72%
2024-0.30%4.12%3.25%-3.33%4.39%1.13%2.26%2.27%2.32%-2.60%3.32%-2.96%14.30%
20237.80%-3.34%2.77%1.48%-1.53%5.61%3.78%-3.16%-4.11%-3.00%8.83%5.20%20.92%
2022-4.44%-2.67%1.46%-7.81%0.65%-8.09%6.49%-4.10%-9.54%5.75%9.04%-3.95%-17.67%
2021-0.04%2.72%2.76%3.91%1.75%1.07%0.31%2.17%-3.96%4.77%-2.84%3.69%17.14%

Benchmark Metrics

50/50 VTI/VXUS has an annualized alpha of -1.02%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.

  • This portfolio participated in 99.34% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.74% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.92, 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
-1.02%
Beta
0.95
0.92
Upside Capture
91.74%
Downside Capture
99.34%

Expense Ratio

50/50 VTI/VXUS has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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

50/50 VTI/VXUS ranks 45 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.


50/50 VTI/VXUS Risk / Return Rank: 4545
Overall Rank
50/50 VTI/VXUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
50/50 VTI/VXUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
50/50 VTI/VXUS Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
50/50 VTI/VXUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
50/50 VTI/VXUS Martin Ratio Rank: 4949
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 50/50 VTI/VXUS and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.32

2.24

+0.08

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.20

3.07

+0.13

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.42

1.41

+0.01

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.04

2.93

+0.11

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.22

13.52

-0.31


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
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
682.333.181.423.1714.62
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
602.122.901.392.8511.14

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.

50/50 VTI/VXUS Sharpe ratios as of Jun 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.32
  • 5-Year: 0.68
  • 10-Year: 0.73
  • All Time: 0.62

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 1.83 to 2.82, 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 50/50 VTI/VXUS 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

50/50 VTI/VXUS provided a 1.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.84%2.15%2.32%2.34%2.38%2.15%1.78%2.42%2.61%2.22%2.43%2.41%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.01%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.66%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%

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 50/50 VTI/VXUS. 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 50/50 VTI/VXUS was 34.38%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.

The current 50/50 VTI/VXUS drawdown is 0.85%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-34.38%Mar 2020
1mo 9d5mo 6d
6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-26.88%Oct 2022
11mo 7d1y 4mo
2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024
2011 bear market2011
-23.69%Oct 2011
5mo 4d1y 2mo
1y 7moMay 2011 - Dec 2012
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-19.93%Dec 2018
10mo 29d10mo 8d
1y 9moJan 2018 - Oct 2019
2016 correction2016
-19.82%Feb 2016
8mo 25d10mo 6d
1y 6moMay 2015 - Dec 2016

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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

1.05

1.06

1.05

1.04

1.04

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.04, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

50/50 VTI/VXUS correlation to the S&P 500 Index

50/50 VTI/VXUS has a 0.93 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

0.93

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

0.92

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

0.93

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

0.93

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 31, 2011

0.94


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VXUS has the lowest at 0.81.

VXUS
0.81
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 50/50 VTI/VXUS. VXUS has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while VTI has the lowest at 0.95.

VTI
0.95
VXUS
0.95

Asset Correlations Table

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

VXUSVTI
VXUS1.000.82
VTI0.821.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 31, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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