Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 80% |
VBILX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | Total Bond Market | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio, 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 when any position deviates by more than 10.0% from its target allocation.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 11, 2026, the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio returned 7.05% Year-To-Date and 12.51% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.75% | -0.09% | 8.02% | 7.15% | 22.78% | 19.45% | 11.73% | 13.53% |
Portfolio Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio | 1.40% | 0.28% | 7.05% | 6.19% | 20.24% | 17.42% | 9.81% | 12.51% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBILX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.10% | -0.31% | -0.72% | -0.47% | 4.05% | 4.28% | -0.05% | 1.81% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.75% | 0.42% | 9.00% | 7.83% | 24.47% | 20.67% | 12.08% | 14.93% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 12, 2001, Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.26% | -0.04% | -4.41% | 8.29% | 4.17% | -1.92% | 7.05% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.56% | -1.08% | -4.61% | -0.24% | 4.89% | 4.45% | 1.78% | 2.19% | 2.88% | 1.89% | 0.41% | -0.08% | 15.71% |
| 2024 | 0.91% | 3.88% | 2.79% | -3.95% | 4.15% | 2.67% | 2.06% | 2.01% | 1.93% | -1.15% | 5.58% | -2.76% | 19.17% |
| 2023 | 6.23% | -2.50% | 2.86% | 1.04% | 0.12% | 5.19% | 2.92% | -1.64% | -4.34% | -2.41% | 8.46% | 4.98% | 21.98% |
| 2022 | -5.28% | -2.12% | 1.95% | -8.07% | 0.04% | -6.93% | 8.00% | -3.61% | -8.24% | 6.29% | 4.90% | -4.85% | -18.01% |
| 2021 | -0.39% | 2.15% | 2.56% | 4.24% | 0.49% | 2.14% | 1.70% | 2.22% | -3.80% | 5.19% | -1.08% | 3.02% | 19.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.69%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 12, 2001.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.18%) than losses (80.21%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.69% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.69%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 87.18%
- Downside Capture
- 80.21%
Expense Ratio
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio 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
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio ranks 43 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 Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio 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 | 1.97 | 1.85 | +0.12 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.72 | 2.52 | +0.20 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.34 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.79 | 2.52 | +0.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.79 | 11.31 | +1.47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBILX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 19 | 1.10 | 1.66 | 1.19 | 1.31 | 3.78 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 72 | 1.95 | 2.64 | 1.35 | 2.76 | 12.38 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio provided a 1.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.68% | 1.70% | 1.78% | 1.77% | 1.73% | 1.65% | 1.73% | 1.97% | 2.21% | 1.91% | 2.15% | 2.20% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VBILX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 4.24% | 4.01% | 3.80% | 3.09% | 1.99% | 3.39% | 2.94% | 2.73% | 2.87% | 2.73% | 3.06% | 3.09% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio. 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 Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio was 45.98%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 467 trading sessions.
The current Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio drawdown is 3.82%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.98%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 3moOct 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.03%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -25.21%Oct 2002 | 6mo 23d | 1y 5d | 1y 6moMar 2002 - Oct 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -23.32%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 3mo | 2y 22dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.99%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 10d | 6mo 14dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
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 1.47, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.05 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 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.
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 12, 2001 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VBILX has the lowest at -0.21.
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