Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 30% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 30% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard value v2, 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 never rebalanced.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 9, 2026, the Vanguard value v2 returned 6.69% Year-To-Date and 9.04% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Vanguard value v2 | 0.03% | 0.64% | 6.69% | 7.41% | 17.33% | 14.07% | 8.62% | 9.04% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.00% | -0.20% | 0.36% | 0.76% | 3.41% | 4.14% | 1.79% | 1.71% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.03% | 2.32% | 6.58% | 6.47% | 18.31% | 16.04% | 10.62% | 13.05% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | -0.08% | 1.71% | 10.82% | 10.58% | 24.30% | 17.89% | 11.33% | 11.70% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.24% | -1.37% | 10.04% | 13.58% | 27.88% | 20.99% | 11.79% | 10.62% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2016, Vanguard value v2's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Vanguard value v2 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.93% | 2.76% | -3.57% | 4.14% | 1.17% | -0.72% | 6.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.59% | 1.31% | -1.10% | -0.45% | 2.67% | 2.68% | 0.28% | 2.89% | 1.51% | 0.28% | 2.28% | 0.44% | 16.40% |
| 2024 | 0.35% | 1.74% | 2.98% | -2.36% | 2.74% | -0.05% | 3.22% | 2.19% | 1.39% | -1.40% | 2.76% | -2.56% | 11.32% |
| 2023 | 3.09% | -2.49% | 0.78% | 1.62% | -3.16% | 3.87% | 2.64% | -1.78% | -2.12% | -1.61% | 5.06% | 3.85% | 9.70% |
| 2022 | -1.00% | -1.50% | 1.22% | -3.53% | 1.87% | -5.58% | 3.18% | -2.35% | -6.09% | 6.64% | 5.69% | -2.02% | -4.29% |
| 2021 | -0.62% | 2.42% | 4.03% | 2.05% | 2.16% | -0.73% | 0.74% | 1.20% | -2.46% | 3.34% | -1.97% | 4.33% | 15.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard value v2 has an annualized alpha of 1.31%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2016.
- This portfolio participated in 59.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.82% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.56 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
- 1.31%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 55.82%
- Downside Capture
- 59.31%
Expense Ratio
Vanguard value v2 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
Vanguard value v2 ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard value v2 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.38 | 1.94 | +0.44 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.44 | 2.63 | +0.82 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.35 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.26 | 2.59 | +0.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.35 | 11.84 | +1.51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 88 | 2.69 | 4.44 | 1.57 | 3.88 | 15.29 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 58 | 1.82 | 2.65 | 1.33 | 2.33 | 9.37 |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 80 | 2.36 | 3.36 | 1.43 | 3.65 | 13.64 |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 69 | 2.14 | 2.91 | 1.39 | 2.76 | 10.83 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Vanguard value v2 provided a 2.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.82% | 2.99% | 3.39% | 3.22% | 2.58% | 2.20% | 2.45% | 2.78% | 2.83% | 2.19% | 2.03% | 1.64% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.48% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.22% | 2.44% | 2.74% | 3.12% | 3.01% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 3.22% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 3.48% | 3.68% | 4.84% | 4.58% | 4.70% | 4.30% | 3.22% | 4.20% | 4.29% | 3.21% | 2.39% | 0.00% |
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 value v2. 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 value v2 was 24.75%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard value v2 drawdown is 1.35%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -24.75%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 22d | 9mo 24dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -14.39%Sep 2022 | 8mo 20d | 9mo 27d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.59%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 15d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.70%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 21dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -6.50%Oct 2023 | 3mo 2d | 1mo 5d | 4mo 7dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.85, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.11 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.10 | 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 value v2 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.79 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 2, 2016 | 0.88 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VIG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.91, while VGSH has the lowest at -0.08.
Asset Correlations Table
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