Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 60% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 30% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SGOV/VGSH/BND, 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 | -2.64% | 0.64% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio SGOV/VGSH/BND | -0.14% | -0.03% | 0.68% | 0.99% | 3.72% | 4.27% | 2.15% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.45% | -0.39% | -0.05% | 0.11% | 4.90% | 3.80% | 0.02% | 1.56% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.03% | 0.30% | 1.55% | 1.79% | 3.94% | 4.72% | 3.54% | — |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | -0.17% | -0.13% | 0.36% | 0.74% | 3.41% | 4.11% | 1.79% | 1.72% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2020, SGOV/VGSH/BND's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.15%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 38.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Mar 2023 with a return of +1.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2022 at -1.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, SGOV/VGSH/BND closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2023 with a return of +0.7%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -0.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.24% | 0.58% | -0.38% | 0.22% | 0.18% | -0.16% | 0.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.40% | 0.76% | 0.35% | 0.66% | -0.11% | 0.61% | 0.05% | 0.76% | 0.39% | 0.36% | 0.42% | 0.25% | 5.02% |
| 2024 | 0.33% | -0.27% | 0.40% | -0.33% | 0.74% | 0.55% | 1.09% | 0.80% | 0.73% | -0.47% | 0.40% | 0.10% | 4.13% |
| 2023 | 0.87% | -0.61% | 1.40% | 0.30% | -0.22% | -0.17% | 0.29% | 0.36% | -0.19% | 0.19% | 1.22% | 1.19% | 4.71% |
| 2022 | -0.64% | -0.35% | -1.11% | -0.68% | 0.43% | -0.49% | 0.49% | -0.67% | -1.05% | -0.14% | 0.86% | 0.13% | -3.21% |
| 2021 | -0.06% | -0.16% | -0.17% | 0.13% | 0.06% | -0.03% | 0.23% | -0.03% | -0.17% | -0.17% | -0.01% | -0.14% | -0.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
SGOV/VGSH/BND has an annualized alpha of 1.70%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (5.91%) than losses (3.81%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.70%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 5.91%
- Downside Capture
- 3.81%
Expense Ratio
SGOV/VGSH/BND has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
SGOV/VGSH/BND ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for SGOV/VGSH/BND and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.24 | 2.01 | +1.24 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.40 | 2.71 | +2.68 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.70 | 1.36 | +0.33 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.10 | 2.69 | +2.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.69 | 12.34 | +10.34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 35 | 1.16 | 1.71 | 1.20 | 1.62 | 4.86 |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.34 | 277.10 | 196.55 | 400.29 | 4,485.40 |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 85 | 2.53 | 4.11 | 1.53 | 3.68 | 14.60 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
SGOV/VGSH/BND provided a 3.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.88% | 4.02% | 4.41% | 3.76% | 1.39% | 0.62% | 1.30% | 1.64% | 1.36% | 0.91% | 0.75% | 0.67% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.98% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 3.85% | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.87% | 1.45% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.88% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
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 SGOV/VGSH/BND. 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 SGOV/VGSH/BND was 5.05%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 288 trading sessions.
The current SGOV/VGSH/BND drawdown is 0.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -5.05%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 4moAug 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.72%Nov 2024 | 1mo 12d | 1mo | 2mo 12dSep 2024 - Dec 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.70%Mar 2026 | 24d | 2mo 4d | 2mo 28dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.66%Feb 2024 | 11d | 1mo 13d | 1mo 24dFeb 2024 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.56%May 2025 | 13d | 29d | 1mo 12dMay 2025 - Jun 2025 |
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 2.17, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.09 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.09, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
SGOV/VGSH/BND correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.19 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.14 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.11 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 29, 2020 | 0.09 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. BND has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.17, while SGOV has the lowest at -0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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