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CAL CJ VFIFX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VFIFX 100.00%Multi-AssetMulti-Asset

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CAL CJ VFIFX, 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 7, 2006, corresponding to the inception date of VFIFX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 16, 2026, the CAL CJ VFIFX returned 5.31% Year-To-Date and 11.15% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.26%4.84%2.86%6.22%33.47%19.26%10.96%12.89%
Portfolio
CAL CJ VFIFX
0.42%4.42%5.31%8.54%34.00%17.86%9.21%11.15%
VFIFX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
0.42%4.42%5.31%8.54%34.00%17.86%9.21%11.15%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 8, 2006, CAL CJ VFIFX'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, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, CAL CJ VFIFX closed higher 54% 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 -10.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.99%1.83%-6.02%6.85%5.31%
20252.91%-0.25%-3.13%0.93%5.04%4.28%0.88%2.84%3.31%1.82%0.27%0.95%21.42%
2024-0.22%3.89%2.90%-3.39%4.10%1.47%2.21%2.18%2.17%-2.30%3.64%-2.69%14.45%
20237.06%-2.99%2.67%1.22%-1.05%5.20%3.32%-2.67%-4.00%-2.80%8.51%5.25%20.39%
2022-4.46%-2.54%1.33%-7.48%0.39%-7.64%6.59%-3.78%-8.96%5.50%7.92%-4.08%-17.48%
2021-0.29%2.38%2.39%3.83%1.40%1.26%0.59%2.14%-3.75%4.53%-2.35%3.48%16.42%

Benchmark Metrics

CAL CJ VFIFX has an annualized alpha of 0.57%, beta of 0.86, and R² of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 08, 2006.

  • This portfolio participated in 90.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.92% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • With beta of 0.86 and R² of 0.96, 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
0.57%
Beta
0.86
0.96
Upside Capture
88.92%
Downside Capture
90.84%

Expense Ratio

CAL CJ VFIFX has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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

CAL CJ VFIFX ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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.


CAL CJ VFIFX Risk / Return Rank: 6666
Overall Rank
CAL CJ VFIFX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CAL CJ VFIFX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6767
Sortino Ratio Rank
CAL CJ VFIFX Omega Ratio Rank: 6767
Omega Ratio Rank
CAL CJ VFIFX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6161
Calmar Ratio Rank
CAL CJ VFIFX Martin Ratio Rank: 6969
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

2.80

2.59

+0.21

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.89

3.60

+0.29

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.52

1.48

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.81

3.33

+0.48

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

16.95

15.04

+1.91


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
VFIFX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
702.803.891.523.8116.95

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.

CAL CJ VFIFX Sharpe ratios as of Apr 16, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.80
  • 5-Year: 0.65
  • 10-Year: 0.74
  • All Time: 0.50

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 2.20 to 3.02, 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 CAL CJ VFIFX 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

CAL CJ VFIFX provided a 1.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.98%2.09%2.26%2.21%2.38%12.83%1.84%2.20%2.51%0.03%2.04%2.36%
VFIFX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
1.98%2.09%2.26%2.21%2.38%12.83%1.84%2.20%2.51%0.03%2.04%2.36%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.24$1.24
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.12$1.12
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.98$0.98
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.90$0.90
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$6.02$6.02

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 CAL CJ VFIFX. 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 CAL CJ VFIFX was 51.68%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 762 trading sessions.

The current CAL CJ VFIFX drawdown is 0.50%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-51.68%Oct 10, 2007355Mar 9, 2009762Mar 15, 20121117
-31.36%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 2020102Aug 17, 2020129
-25.4%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022329Feb 7, 2024564
-17.43%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 2018129Jul 1, 2019358
-16.59%May 22, 2015183Feb 11, 2016128Aug 15, 2016311

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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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.

BenchmarkVFIFXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.970.97
VFIFX0.971.001.00
Portfolio0.971.001.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 8, 2006