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Basic div-growth baseline
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of BNDX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Basic div-growth baseline returned -0.70% Year-To-Date and 12.10% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.72%-3.54%-3.95%-2.09%15.95%16.96%10.34%12.24%
Portfolio
Basic div-growth baseline
0.78%-2.95%-0.70%1.61%19.60%16.89%9.63%12.10%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.76%-4.38%-3.29%-1.26%18.60%18.14%10.63%13.69%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
1.65%-5.45%4.45%9.91%31.74%16.71%8.93%9.55%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.04%-1.30%0.09%0.74%3.96%3.60%0.25%1.68%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
0.15%-1.65%0.02%0.27%2.71%3.88%0.20%1.75%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
0.30%-5.29%0.84%1.39%22.71%13.84%3.90%7.66%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
-0.55%-3.43%12.17%12.91%13.70%11.84%8.32%12.25%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.10%-4.02%3.69%6.19%17.89%15.17%11.02%11.22%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
1.24%-3.79%-4.76%-2.89%24.21%22.83%13.16%18.99%
VONG
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF
0.91%-4.62%-8.97%-8.47%18.72%21.47%12.55%16.75%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
1.72%-10.66%10.48%23.05%52.36%33.88%22.19%14.27%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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 +0.95%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.1 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.82%1.35%-5.45%0.78%-0.70%
20252.97%-0.63%-3.65%0.01%5.20%4.45%1.31%2.76%3.24%1.87%0.51%0.49%19.80%
20240.34%4.08%3.21%-3.64%4.18%1.98%2.25%2.06%2.13%-1.46%4.64%-2.91%17.75%
20236.87%-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 1.02%, 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 participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.84%) than losses (89.36%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • 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
1.02%
Beta
0.87
0.97
Upside Capture
89.84%
Downside Capture
89.36%

Expense Ratio

Basic div-growth baseline 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Basic div-growth baseline ranks 55 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.


Basic div-growth baseline Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
Basic div-growth baseline Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Basic div-growth baseline Sortino Ratio Rank: 5454
Sortino Ratio Rank
Basic div-growth baseline Omega Ratio Rank: 5858
Omega Ratio Rank
Basic div-growth baseline Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
Basic div-growth baseline Martin Ratio Rank: 6060
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.26

0.92

+0.34

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.87

1.41

+0.46

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.87

1.41

+0.46

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.91

6.61

+2.29


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
590.981.521.231.547.30
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
871.812.461.362.7710.77
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
500.931.321.161.754.78
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
400.851.191.151.014.10
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
701.281.801.261.897.18
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
430.881.321.191.053.55
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
651.191.701.261.566.86
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
651.071.661.242.007.32
VONG
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF
450.841.361.191.224.16
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
861.902.331.352.729.95

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.

Basic div-growth baseline Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.26
  • 5-Year: 0.65
  • 10-Year: 0.77
  • All Time: 0.74

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 1.00 to 1.70, 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 Basic div-growth baseline 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

Basic div-growth baseline provided a 1.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.78%1.82%1.93%2.00%2.09%1.73%1.62%2.10%2.31%1.93%2.12%2.17%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.17%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.88%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.93%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
4.46%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
2.68%2.79%3.20%3.52%4.11%2.63%1.91%3.23%2.88%2.30%2.52%3.26%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.46%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.37%2.44%2.74%3.12%3.01%2.76%3.18%3.03%3.40%2.80%2.91%3.22%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
VONG
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF
0.50%0.45%0.55%0.71%0.98%0.58%0.77%1.03%1.18%1.19%1.48%1.47%
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%

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 5.24%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-31.14%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202094Aug 5, 2020117
-24.25%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022300Dec 26, 2023535
-16.78%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201870Apr 5, 2019135
-15.65%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202539Jun 4, 202574
-14.83%May 22, 2015183Feb 11, 2016104Jul 12, 2016287

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. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkIAUBNDXSCHPBNDVWOQQQSCHDVEAVBRVONGVBKVYMVTVVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.01-0.01-0.020.680.910.810.800.810.940.850.860.870.990.98
IAU0.011.000.250.370.350.160.010.010.160.010.000.040.020.000.010.08
BNDX0.010.251.000.580.720.010.03-0.020.03-0.030.040.03-0.02-0.030.010.04
SCHP-0.010.370.581.000.800.030.00-0.020.05-0.020.010.02-0.02-0.04-0.010.04
BND-0.020.350.720.801.000.020.01-0.030.04-0.040.020.02-0.04-0.06-0.010.03
VWO0.680.160.010.030.021.000.640.580.790.600.640.630.610.610.680.76
QQQ0.910.010.030.000.010.641.000.620.700.640.970.800.660.660.900.88
SCHD0.810.01-0.02-0.02-0.030.580.621.000.730.830.650.700.950.940.810.82
VEA0.800.160.030.050.040.790.700.731.000.740.730.730.770.770.810.88
VBR0.810.01-0.03-0.02-0.040.600.640.830.741.000.680.860.870.880.850.85
VONG0.940.000.040.010.020.640.970.650.730.681.000.830.690.700.930.91
VBK0.850.040.030.020.020.630.800.700.730.860.831.000.740.750.900.89
VYM0.860.02-0.02-0.02-0.040.610.660.950.770.870.690.741.000.980.860.87
VTV0.870.00-0.03-0.04-0.060.610.660.940.770.880.700.750.981.000.880.88
VTI0.990.010.01-0.01-0.010.680.900.810.810.850.930.900.860.881.000.99
Portfolio0.980.080.040.040.030.760.880.820.880.850.910.890.870.880.991.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013