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Vanguard Possiblity1
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Asset Allocation


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Possiblity1, 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 Vanguard Possiblity1 returned 11.71% Year-To-Date and 14.11% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Vanguard Possiblity1
-1.64%1.90%11.71%11.78%27.66%19.73%12.24%14.11%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
-6.14%2.53%22.48%20.33%47.86%30.47%20.48%24.81%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
-2.59%-0.01%8.45%8.18%24.60%21.52%13.39%15.23%
VSEQX
Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund
0.95%2.47%16.26%16.20%34.11%21.77%11.91%13.07%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
-1.36%2.41%11.62%12.57%25.17%18.03%11.11%12.30%
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
0.29%1.55%6.75%6.93%19.99%15.63%8.84%10.21%
VWNEX
Vanguard Windsor Fund Admiral Shares
1.44%2.87%8.24%9.33%21.50%14.84%9.42%11.86%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, Vanguard Possiblity1's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard Possiblity1 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.97%0.59%-4.40%9.23%5.26%-0.92%11.71%
20252.84%-1.25%-4.70%-1.32%5.34%5.01%1.49%2.90%2.83%1.77%0.59%0.65%16.90%
20240.45%3.68%3.73%-4.13%4.22%1.89%2.88%1.87%1.70%-1.14%6.09%-3.97%18.07%
20236.13%-2.33%1.79%1.11%-0.76%5.98%3.34%-2.35%-4.30%-2.51%8.55%5.46%20.93%
2022-3.78%-1.82%2.15%-7.17%1.27%-8.03%7.88%-3.42%-8.84%8.67%5.71%-4.54%-13.10%
2021-0.36%3.78%4.31%4.51%1.25%1.36%1.59%2.52%-3.94%5.68%-1.42%4.90%26.47%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard Possiblity1 has an annualized alpha of 1.85%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.56%) than losses (91.30%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.98, 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
1.85%
Beta
0.92
0.98
Upside Capture
97.56%
Downside Capture
91.30%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard Possiblity1 has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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

Vanguard Possiblity1 ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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.


Vanguard Possiblity1 Risk / Return Rank: 6969
Overall Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Calmar Ratio Rank: 7171
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Martin Ratio Rank: 7878
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 Vanguard Possiblity1 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.57

2.01

+0.57

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.50

2.71

+0.79

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.46

1.36

+0.09

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.87

2.69

+1.19

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

17.44

12.34

+5.09


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
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
692.302.841.383.029.59
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
722.152.891.392.9213.53
VSEQX
Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund
762.393.301.424.7318.18
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
862.603.691.474.1815.77
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
722.433.421.453.0214.00
VWNEX
Vanguard Windsor Fund Admiral Shares
481.852.681.332.8910.24

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.

Vanguard Possiblity1 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.57
  • 5-Year: 0.80
  • 10-Year: 0.85
  • All Time: 0.88

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 1.64 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 Vanguard Possiblity1 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

Vanguard Possiblity1 provided a 5.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio5.68%6.21%6.85%4.36%6.84%7.50%4.29%4.02%6.79%3.78%3.23%5.58%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.33%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.05%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VSEQX
Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund
9.60%11.16%11.36%6.11%11.77%21.36%1.77%2.92%10.34%7.05%3.13%12.28%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
1.87%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
10.88%11.55%10.85%6.08%8.28%8.72%7.85%4.74%9.58%5.88%4.53%6.58%
VWNEX
Vanguard Windsor Fund Admiral Shares
7.30%7.90%12.60%8.34%15.50%11.57%8.47%10.36%13.30%3.56%4.99%8.62%

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 Vanguard Possiblity1. 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 Vanguard Possiblity1 was 34.11%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 113 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Possiblity1 drawdown is 1.91%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-34.11%Mar 2020
1mo 2d5mo 12d
6mo 14dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020
Bear market2022
-21.36%Sep 2022
8mo 28d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
2011 correction2011
-18.87%Oct 2011
5mo 4d4mo 3d
9mo 7dMay 2011 - Feb 2012
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-18.36%Dec 2018
3mo 1d3mo 19d
6mo 20dSep 2018 - Apr 2019
2025 selloff2025
-17.43%Apr 2025
4mo 4d2mo 19d
6mo 23dDec 2024 - Jun 2025

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.66, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.12

1.11

1.08

1.06

1.05

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.05, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Vanguard Possiblity1 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Vanguard Possiblity1 has a 0.96 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

0.96

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

0.96

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 Sep 10, 2010

0.98


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while VWNEX has the lowest at 0.89.

VWNEX
0.89
VSEQX
0.89
VGT
0.89
VTV
0.89
VWENX
0.96
VOO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Vanguard Possiblity1. VOO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.98, while VGT has the lowest at 0.87.

VGT
0.87
VTV
0.93
VWNEX
0.94
VSEQX
0.94
VWENX
0.95
VOO
0.98

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 10, 2010
Diversification Analysis

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