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50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SCHD 50.00%VIG 40.00%SCHG 10.00%EquityEquity

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG, 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 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG returned 12.73% Year-To-Date and 13.59% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.25%7.86%7.47%
Portfolio
50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG
-1.32%1.57%12.73%12.43%24.35%16.80%10.12%13.59%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
-0.89%2.02%18.75%18.75%27.90%15.14%8.31%12.64%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
-2.99%-0.18%3.59%2.53%21.86%23.83%14.97%18.38%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
-1.37%1.51%6.56%6.11%18.98%16.25%10.41%13.07%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.94%3.66%-3.73%6.12%2.43%-0.97%12.73%
20252.45%1.05%-2.97%-4.30%3.03%3.33%0.62%3.71%0.90%-0.31%2.41%-0.19%9.77%
20240.82%2.98%3.63%-4.31%2.96%1.30%4.60%2.68%1.27%-0.73%5.18%-4.81%16.10%
20233.20%-2.87%1.10%0.66%-2.49%5.95%3.39%-1.60%-4.34%-2.65%7.26%5.22%12.70%
2022-4.38%-2.48%3.16%-5.43%1.69%-7.28%5.96%-3.28%-7.99%10.04%6.53%-3.98%-8.96%
2021-1.69%3.72%7.11%3.49%2.12%0.10%1.93%2.10%-4.39%5.87%-1.53%6.37%27.47%

Benchmark Metrics

50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG has an annualized alpha of 9.39%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.62%) than losses (17.49%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.39% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.58 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
9.39%
Beta
0.58
0.56
Upside Capture
71.62%
Downside Capture
17.49%

Expense Ratio

50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG 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

50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% 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.


50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG Risk / Return Rank: 7676
Overall Rank
50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7171
Sharpe Ratio Rank
50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG Omega Ratio Rank: 7171
Omega Ratio Rank
50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
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 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.60

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.78

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.47

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

4.56

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

16.91


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
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
832.553.941.466.0714.90
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
351.391.901.251.344.47
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
551.892.741.342.419.72

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.

50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.60
  • 5-Year: 0.72
  • 10-Year: 0.84
  • All Time: 0.91

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 1.65 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG 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

50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG provided a 2.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.26%2.59%2.55%2.55%2.53%2.05%2.28%2.26%2.49%2.17%2.41%2.54%
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%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
0.37%0.36%0.39%0.46%0.55%0.42%0.52%0.82%1.27%1.01%1.04%1.22%
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%

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 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG. 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 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG was 32.30%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.

The current 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG drawdown is 1.32%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-32.30%Mar 2020
1mo 4d4mo 22d
5mo 26dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-19.63%Sep 2022
8mo 28d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-17.54%Dec 2018
3mo 1d3mo 12d
6mo 13dSep 2018 - Apr 2019
2025 selloff2025
-15.67%Apr 2025
4mo 7d3mo 18d
7mo 25dDec 2024 - Jul 2025
2015 correction2015
-12.73%Aug 2015
5mo 25d6mo 25d
1y 15dMar 2015 - Mar 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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.38, 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

1.17

1.09

1.06

1.04

1.04

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.04, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG correlation to the S&P 500 Index

50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG has a 0.70 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

0.70

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

0.70

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

0.70

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

0.70

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2011

0.70


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while SCHD has the lowest at 0.36.

SCHD
0.36
VIG
0.83
SCHG
0.94

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 50/40/10 SCHD/VIG/SCHG. VIG has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while SCHG has the lowest at 0.79.

SCHG
0.79
SCHD
0.96
VIG
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

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

SCHDSCHGVIG
SCHD1.000.660.89
SCHG0.661.000.81
VIG0.890.811.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 21, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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