Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Basic div-growth baseline, 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 9, 2026, the Basic div-growth baseline returned 9.33% Year-To-Date and 13.01% 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 Basic div-growth baseline | 0.41% | -0.19% | 9.33% | 9.78% | 24.34% | 19.32% | 10.71% | 13.01% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.03% | -0.67% | -0.07% | 0.23% | 4.87% | 3.89% | -0.05% | 1.53% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.12% | -0.16% | 0.37% | 0.55% | 1.86% | 4.01% | 0.25% | 1.65% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.20% | -8.43% | 0.26% | 3.08% | 30.27% | 29.88% | 17.71% | 12.71% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 1.56% | 0.68% | 16.71% | 15.00% | 35.78% | 27.15% | 16.98% | 21.59% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.03% | 2.12% | 18.71% | 19.28% | 26.37% | 14.73% | 8.49% | 12.65% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | -0.19% | -0.89% | 0.96% | 0.95% | 4.80% | 3.84% | 1.02% | 2.53% |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.58% | 0.15% | 14.03% | 12.70% | 27.37% | 16.31% | 4.73% | 11.47% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.16% | 0.48% | 11.45% | 12.14% | 24.85% | 15.60% | 7.78% | 10.50% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 1.00% | -1.37% | 12.02% | 14.95% | 28.06% | 18.65% | 9.09% | 10.14% |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 0.21% | -0.46% | 4.12% | 3.06% | 21.24% | 23.77% | 14.57% | 18.32% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, Basic div-growth baseline's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Basic div-growth baseline closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.82% | 1.35% | -5.45% | 8.67% | 4.36% | -2.16% | 9.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.97% | -0.63% | -3.65% | 0.01% | 5.20% | 4.45% | 1.31% | 2.76% | 3.24% | 1.87% | 0.51% | 0.49% | 19.80% |
| 2024 | 0.34% | 4.08% | 3.21% | -3.64% | 4.18% | 1.98% | 2.25% | 2.06% | 2.13% | -1.46% | 4.64% | -2.91% | 17.75% |
| 2023 | 6.87% | -2.80% | 2.78% | 1.08% | -0.55% | 5.51% | 3.42% | -2.31% | -4.31% | -2.52% | 8.50% | 5.13% | 21.73% |
| 2022 | -4.88% | -2.25% | 2.00% | -7.89% | 0.23% | -7.49% | 7.31% | -3.78% | -8.79% | 6.44% | 6.67% | -4.54% | -17.32% |
| 2021 | -0.28% | 2.41% | 3.01% | 4.09% | 1.16% | 1.54% | 1.10% | 2.29% | -3.93% | 5.19% | -1.79% | 3.51% | 19.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Basic div-growth baseline has an annualized alpha of 0.93%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 89.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.37% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.97, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.93%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 89.37%
- Downside Capture
- 89.42%
Expense Ratio
Basic div-growth baseline 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Basic div-growth baseline ranks 54 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 Basic div-growth baseline and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.11 | 1.94 | +0.18 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.89 | 2.63 | +0.26 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.35 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.89 | 2.59 | +0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.02 | 11.84 | +1.18 |
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 | 40 | 1.32 | 1.96 | 1.23 | 1.83 | 5.43 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 18 | 0.54 | 0.79 | 1.10 | 0.64 | 1.79 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 33 | 1.14 | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 3.80 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 69 | 2.15 | 2.77 | 1.38 | 3.00 | 11.43 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 85 | 2.43 | 3.75 | 1.43 | 5.74 | 14.06 |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 49 | 1.47 | 2.23 | 1.26 | 2.50 | 7.59 |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 48 | 1.40 | 1.96 | 1.24 | 2.40 | 9.10 |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 57 | 1.65 | 2.43 | 1.29 | 2.82 | 9.94 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 56 | 1.75 | 2.39 | 1.32 | 2.42 | 9.39 |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 37 | 1.36 | 1.87 | 1.24 | 1.31 | 4.39 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Basic div-growth baseline provided a 1.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.65% | 1.82% | 1.93% | 2.00% | 2.09% | 1.73% | 1.62% | 2.10% | 2.31% | 1.93% | 2.12% | 2.17% |
| 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% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 4.50% | 4.39% | 4.18% | 4.42% | 1.51% | 3.74% | 1.11% | 3.40% | 3.01% | 2.23% | 1.89% | 1.63% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.27% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 4.01% | 4.06% | 2.99% | 3.02% | 7.19% | 4.39% | 1.11% | 2.02% | 2.26% | 1.90% | 1.38% | 0.28% |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.46% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.68% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.57% | 0.79% | 0.82% | 1.08% | 0.98% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.76% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.12% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.69% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 0.44% | 0.45% | 0.55% | 0.71% | 0.98% | 0.58% | 0.77% | 1.03% | 1.18% | 1.19% | 1.48% | 1.47% |
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 Basic div-growth baseline. 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 Basic div-growth baseline was 31.14%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
The current Basic div-growth baseline drawdown is 2.71%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -31.14%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.25%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -16.78%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 12d | 6mo 16dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.65%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 15dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -14.83%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 5mo 2d | 1y 1moMay 2015 - Jul 2016 |
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 14 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.98, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.09 | 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.
Basic div-growth baseline correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| 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 | 0.98 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 5, 2013 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while BND has the lowest at -0.00.
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