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Vanguard 3 Fund
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
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Diversification

Asset Allocation


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard 3 Fund, 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 6, 2026, the Vanguard 3 Fund returned 10.17% Year-To-Date and 11.46% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Vanguard 3 Fund
0.34%2.03%10.17%10.39%24.06%18.19%9.53%11.46%
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.10%-0.07%0.32%0.55%5.35%4.01%0.12%1.59%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.02%1.38%14.52%16.81%30.97%19.54%8.45%9.69%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.50%2.85%11.69%11.22%27.97%22.35%12.79%15.02%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 2010, Vanguard 3 Fund's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard 3 Fund closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.15%1.09%-5.09%7.90%4.00%0.17%10.17%
20252.65%-0.37%-3.41%0.29%4.59%4.17%1.13%2.43%3.03%1.74%0.35%0.46%18.14%
20240.05%3.60%2.72%-3.59%3.97%1.90%2.12%2.06%2.01%-1.88%4.21%-2.69%15.05%
20236.46%-2.74%2.61%1.09%-0.64%4.94%2.91%-2.17%-4.04%-2.60%8.21%5.18%19.93%
2022-4.61%-2.34%1.25%-7.42%0.26%-6.94%6.82%-3.61%-8.41%5.29%6.55%-4.12%-17.36%
2021-0.41%2.08%2.19%3.84%0.93%1.59%1.02%2.03%-3.57%4.55%-1.71%3.04%16.41%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard 3 Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.82%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 2010.

  • This portfolio participated in 83.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.20% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.82%
Beta
0.76
0.97
Upside Capture
79.20%
Downside Capture
83.00%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard 3 Fund 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

Vanguard 3 Fund 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.


Vanguard 3 Fund Risk / Return Rank: 5757
Overall Rank
Vanguard 3 Fund Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5656
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard 3 Fund Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard 3 Fund Omega Ratio Rank: 6060
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard 3 Fund Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard 3 Fund Martin Ratio Rank: 6161
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 Vanguard 3 Fund and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.43

2.01

+0.43

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.42

2.71

+0.71

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.45

1.36

+0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.16

2.69

+0.48

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

14.39

12.34

+2.05


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
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
191.171.751.211.594.74
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
582.233.041.412.8111.08
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
712.373.231.423.2414.93

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.

Vanguard 3 Fund Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.43
  • 5-Year: 0.73
  • 10-Year: 0.84
  • All Time: 0.81

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Vanguard 3 Fund 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

Vanguard 3 Fund provided a 1.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.92%2.07%2.16%2.12%2.12%1.72%1.75%2.21%2.37%2.08%2.25%2.32%
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.99%3.87%3.69%3.10%2.59%1.96%2.39%2.74%2.57%2.56%2.53%2.82%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.62%3.15%3.33%3.22%3.04%3.05%2.10%3.04%3.16%2.73%2.93%2.84%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.00%1.11%1.26%1.42%1.65%1.20%1.41%1.76%2.03%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 Vanguard 3 Fund. 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 Vanguard 3 Fund was 27.96%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard 3 Fund drawdown is 0.33%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-27.96%Mar 2020
1mo 2d4mo 15d
5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-23.97%Oct 2022
11mo 9d1y 3mo
2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024
2011 correction2011
-16.86%Oct 2011
5mo 4d4mo 23d
9mo 27dMay 2011 - Feb 2012
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-14.79%Dec 2018
3mo 4d3mo 10d
6mo 14dSep 2018 - Apr 2019
2025 selloff2025
-13.78%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 26d
3mo 14dFeb 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 2.27, 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

1.09

1.11

1.11

1.09

1.10

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Vanguard 3 Fund correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Vanguard 3 Fund has a 0.97 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

0.97

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

0.97

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

0.97

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

0.97

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 30, 2010

0.98


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTSAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VBTLX has the lowest at -0.15.

VBTLX
-0.15
VTIAX
0.81
VTSAX
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Vanguard 3 Fund. VTSAX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.98, while VBTLX has the lowest at -0.06.

VBTLX
-0.06
VTIAX
0.89
VTSAX
0.98

Asset Correlations Table

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

VBTLXVTIAXVTSAX
VBTLX1.00-0.09-0.14
VTIAX-0.091.000.81
VTSAX-0.140.811.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 30, 2010
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