Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund | Allocation--50% to 70% Equity, Diversified Portfolio | 85% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | Money Market | 15% |
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 0% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market | 1.42% | -0.00% | 5.90% | 6.51% | 15.61% | 13.39% | 6.67% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | 0.35% | -0.17% | 1.35% | 1.49% | 4.72% | 3.92% | 1.01% | 2.56% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.30% | 1.50% | 1.82% | 3.95% | 3.35% | 2.39% | — |
VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund | 1.65% | 0.19% | 6.62% | 7.29% | 16.63% | 15.19% | 7.36% | 8.83% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, 11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.81% | 1.54% | -3.99% | 4.95% | 2.63% | -0.95% | 5.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.84% | 0.37% | -1.83% | 0.84% | 2.84% | 2.85% | 0.49% | 1.90% | 2.21% | 1.31% | 0.29% | 0.53% | 14.41% |
| 2024 | -0.25% | 1.87% | 1.92% | -2.51% | 2.73% | 1.05% | 1.87% | 1.65% | 1.69% | -1.86% | 2.44% | 1.81% | 12.95% |
| 2023 | 4.88% | -2.28% | 2.29% | 0.88% | -0.75% | 2.93% | 1.96% | -1.59% | -2.85% | -1.83% | 6.01% | 4.05% | 14.03% |
| 2022 | -3.09% | -1.78% | -0.01% | -5.23% | 0.28% | -4.78% | 4.48% | -3.04% | -6.17% | 2.88% | 5.44% | -2.78% | -13.65% |
| 2021 | 0.43% | 0.93% | 0.71% | 1.13% | -2.41% | 2.49% | -1.17% | 1.82% | 3.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of 0.47, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 57.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.27% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.47 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.12%
- Beta
- 0.47
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 49.27%
- Downside Capture
- 57.59%
Expense Ratio
11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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
11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market ranks 57 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 11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market 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 | 2.05 | 1.86 | +0.19 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.90 | 2.53 | +0.37 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.34 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.69 | 2.53 | +0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.64 | 11.37 | +0.27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | 48 | 1.52 | 2.33 | 1.27 | 2.46 | 7.79 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.67 | — | — | — | — |
VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund | 72 | 1.98 | 2.78 | 1.37 | 2.58 | 11.06 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market provided a 4.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.76% | 5.08% | 10.01% | 4.09% | 2.26% | 3.28% | 2.94% | 2.14% | 3.50% | 0.93% | 1.92% | 3.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | 4.50% | 4.74% | 4.17% | 4.31% | 8.45% | 5.13% | 1.38% | 2.29% | 3.12% | 2.41% | 3.49% | 0.88% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 3.87% | 4.14% | 1.63% | 4.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund | 4.92% | 5.25% | 11.49% | 4.01% | 2.66% | 3.86% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 4.11% | 1.09% | 2.26% | 3.89% |
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 11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market. 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 11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market was 19.18%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 348 trading sessions.
The current 11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market drawdown is 1.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.18%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.11%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 23dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.63%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.56%Aug 2024 | 21d | 12d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.26%Apr 2024 | 18d | 25d | 1mo 13dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.34, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 1.01 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.01, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
11/8/25 - 85% LifeStrategy ModerateGrowth/15 Money Market correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021 | 0.92 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VSMGX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.92, while VMFXX has the lowest at 0.04.
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