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Vanguard Possiblity1
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 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Vanguard Possiblity1 returned -1.13% Year-To-Date and 13.08% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Vanguard Possiblity1
0.16%-2.69%-1.13%1.43%18.22%15.91%10.70%13.08%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-1.42%-5.36%-5.79%29.79%23.50%15.02%21.67%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
VSEQX
Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund
1.07%-2.01%2.83%5.01%24.33%16.92%10.38%11.93%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
0.16%-3.03%3.71%6.74%16.12%14.94%10.95%11.89%
VWNEX
Vanguard Windsor Fund Admiral Shares
0.25%-3.55%-1.43%3.64%10.95%11.08%8.98%11.26%
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
0.55%-2.72%-2.80%0.09%14.41%12.95%7.78%9.46%
*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 +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 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%0.82%-1.13%
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 1.76%, 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 (97.78%) than losses (91.87%) — 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
1.76%
Beta
0.92
0.98
Upside Capture
97.78%
Downside Capture
91.87%

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 41 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.


Vanguard Possiblity1 Risk / Return Rank: 4141
Overall Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3939
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Sortino Ratio Rank: 3838
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Calmar Ratio Rank: 3737
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard Possiblity1 Martin Ratio Rank: 4747
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

1.10

0.88

+0.22

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.63

1.37

+0.27

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.64

1.39

+0.25

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.88

6.43

+1.45


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
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
581.101.671.231.885.72
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
VSEQX
Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund
661.261.831.261.878.89
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
561.091.571.231.486.62
VWNEX
Vanguard Windsor Fund Admiral Shares
230.691.071.150.943.89
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
661.261.851.281.908.49

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 Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.10
  • 5-Year: 0.70
  • 10-Year: 0.79
  • All Time: 0.83

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 1.01 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 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 6.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio6.29%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
0.43%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
1.18%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
10.85%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
2.02%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%
VWNEX
Vanguard Windsor Fund Admiral Shares
8.01%7.90%12.60%8.34%15.50%11.57%8.47%10.36%13.30%3.56%4.99%8.62%
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
11.94%11.55%10.85%6.08%8.28%8.72%7.85%4.74%9.58%5.88%4.53%6.58%

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 4.81%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-34.11%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020113Sep 1, 2020136
-21.36%Jan 5, 2022186Sep 30, 2022300Dec 11, 2023486
-18.87%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 201185Feb 3, 2012193
-18.36%Sep 24, 201864Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019139
-17.43%Dec 5, 202484Apr 8, 202554Jun 26, 2025138

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. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkVGTVTVVSEQXVWNEXVWENXVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.890.890.890.890.961.000.98
VGT0.891.000.680.770.710.820.890.87
VTV0.890.681.000.880.950.880.890.93
VSEQX0.890.770.881.000.920.840.890.94
VWNEX0.890.710.950.921.000.860.890.94
VWENX0.960.820.880.840.861.000.960.95
VOO1.000.890.890.890.890.961.000.98
Portfolio0.980.870.930.940.940.950.981.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 10, 2010