Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 40% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in vti ixus 60 40, 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 month.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 24, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of IXUS
Returns By Period
As of Apr 1, 2026, the vti ixus 60 40 returned -1.45% Year-To-Date and 11.81% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.91% | -5.09% | -4.63% | -2.39% | 16.33% | 16.69% | 10.18% | 12.16% |
Portfolio vti ixus 60 40 | 3.14% | -6.15% | -1.45% | 1.75% | 22.23% | 17.05% | 9.29% | 11.81% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 2.93% | -5.00% | -4.01% | -1.66% | 18.11% | 17.84% | 10.46% | 13.60% |
IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 3.46% | -7.87% | 2.36% | 6.89% | 28.40% | 15.55% | 7.22% | 8.90% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 25, 2012, vti ixus 60 40's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, vti ixus 60 40 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.22% | 1.74% | -6.15% | -1.45% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.19% | -0.37% | -3.44% | 0.77% | 5.68% | 4.74% | 1.04% | 3.06% | 3.43% | 1.99% | 0.31% | 0.92% | 23.11% |
| 2024 | -0.01% | 4.36% | 3.26% | -3.57% | 4.48% | 1.65% | 2.10% | 2.24% | 2.22% | -2.23% | 3.88% | -2.89% | 16.15% |
| 2023 | 7.67% | -3.14% | 2.74% | 1.41% | -1.17% | 5.83% | 3.78% | -2.95% | -4.29% | -2.99% | 9.01% | 5.25% | 21.92% |
| 2022 | -4.78% | -2.74% | 1.86% | -8.10% | 0.38% | -8.19% | 7.14% | -4.08% | -9.49% | 6.37% | 8.28% | -4.39% | -18.16% |
| 2021 | -0.13% | 2.84% | 2.98% | 4.15% | 1.45% | 1.34% | 0.58% | 2.33% | -4.07% | 5.17% | -2.62% | 3.68% | 18.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
vti ixus 60 40 has an annualized alpha of -0.05%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 25, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 96.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.70% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.93 and R² of 0.95, 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
- -0.05%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 93.70%
- Downside Capture
- 96.84%
Expense Ratio
vti ixus 60 40 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
vti ixus 60 40 ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.27 | 0.90 | +0.37 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.88 | 1.39 | +0.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.88 | 1.40 | +0.48 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.76 | 6.61 | +2.16 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 65 | 0.96 | 1.48 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 7.26 |
IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 86 | 1.64 | 2.27 | 1.34 | 2.43 | 9.39 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
vti ixus 60 40 provided a 1.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.97% | 1.97% | 2.09% | 2.11% | 1.99% | 1.97% | 1.59% | 2.30% | 2.43% | 1.99% | 2.18% | 2.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 3.16% | 3.24% | 3.33% | 3.13% | 2.48% | 3.12% | 1.85% | 3.09% | 3.00% | 2.41% | 2.58% | 2.81% |
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 vti ixus 60 40. 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 vti ixus 60 40 was 34.57%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current vti ixus 60 40 drawdown is 6.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.57% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 134 |
| -26.74% | Nov 9, 2021 | 233 | Oct 12, 2022 | 324 | Jan 29, 2024 | 557 |
| -19.32% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 131 | Jul 3, 2019 | 360 |
| -18.77% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 208 | Dec 7, 2016 | 391 |
| -16.45% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 27 | May 16, 2025 | 62 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.92, 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
| Benchmark | IXUS | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| IXUS | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.93 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.93 | 0.97 | 1.00 |