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SGOV/VGSH/BND
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

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 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.24%0.58%-0.38%0.22%0.18%-0.16%0.68%
20250.40%0.76%0.35%0.66%-0.11%0.61%0.05%0.76%0.39%0.36%0.42%0.25%5.02%
20240.33%-0.27%0.40%-0.33%0.74%0.55%1.09%0.80%0.73%-0.47%0.40%0.10%4.13%
20230.87%-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
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.


SGOV/VGSH/BND Risk / Return Rank: 9191
Overall Rank
SGOV/VGSH/BND Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8888
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SGOV/VGSH/BND Sortino Ratio Rank: 9797
Sortino Ratio Rank
SGOV/VGSH/BND Omega Ratio Rank: 9696
Omega Ratio Rank
SGOV/VGSH/BND Calmar Ratio Rank: 8585
Calmar Ratio Rank
SGOV/VGSH/BND Martin Ratio Rank: 9090
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 SGOV/VGSH/BND and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


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
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
351.161.711.201.624.86
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
10020.34277.10196.55400.294,485.40
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
852.534.111.533.6814.60

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.

SGOV/VGSH/BND Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 3.24
  • 5-Year: 1.26
  • All Time: 1.15

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 1.65 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of SGOV/VGSH/BND 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

SGOV/VGSH/BND provided a 3.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.88%4.02%4.41%3.76%1.39%0.62%1.30%1.64%1.36%0.91%0.75%0.67%
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 2mo1y 1mo
2y 4moAug 2021 - Dec 2023
2024 pullback2024
-0.72%Nov 2024
1mo 12d1mo
2mo 12dSep 2024 - Dec 2024
2026 pullback2026
-0.70%Mar 2026
24d2mo 4d
2mo 28dMar 2026 - May 2026
2024 pullback2024
-0.66%Feb 2024
11d1mo 13d
1mo 24dFeb 2024 - Mar 2024
2025 selloff2025
-0.56%May 2025
13d29d
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

SGOV/VGSH/BND has a 0.19 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

0.19

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.

SGOV
-0.02
VGSH
0.04
BND
0.17

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. SGOV/VGSH/BND. VGSH has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.96, while SGOV has the lowest at 0.11.

SGOV
0.11
BND
0.90
VGSH
0.96

Asset Correlations Table

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

SGOVBNDVGSH
SGOV1.000.020.09
BND0.021.000.76
VGSH0.090.761.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 29, 2020
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