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2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cas...
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 2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds, 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 May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX

Returns By Period


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
2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds
0.61%-2.32%-1.35%0.10%11.74%10.75%
VFTAX
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.93%-3.82%-6.67%-4.98%15.27%18.26%10.64%
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.00%-1.54%-0.45%-0.09%2.39%3.81%0.15%1.79%
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.00%-1.53%-0.28%0.29%3.77%3.51%0.19%1.62%
VFWAX
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.59%-2.18%3.43%7.36%28.45%16.03%7.69%9.12%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
0.00%0.00%0.59%1.58%3.75%3.32%
VGSLX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.37%-5.68%1.69%-0.29%1.58%6.53%2.85%4.67%
VBIRX
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.00%-0.87%-0.23%0.77%3.75%4.15%1.60%1.90%
VAIPX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares
-0.13%-1.16%0.22%0.10%2.94%3.04%1.31%2.54%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, 2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.40%1.12%-4.37%0.61%-1.35%
20251.88%0.52%-2.12%0.79%2.83%2.99%0.43%1.94%2.29%1.36%0.18%0.37%14.21%
2024-0.03%1.98%1.81%-2.94%3.00%1.69%1.89%1.87%1.87%-2.03%2.52%-1.78%10.06%
20235.52%-2.52%2.79%0.92%-0.48%2.98%1.88%-1.66%-3.25%-1.80%6.75%4.24%15.83%
2022-3.67%-2.31%0.09%-5.65%-0.16%-4.85%5.02%-3.58%-6.88%2.60%5.79%-3.19%-16.34%
20210.31%1.23%1.28%1.35%-2.82%3.02%-0.90%2.21%5.70%

Benchmark Metrics

2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds has an annualized alpha of -0.14%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 68.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.78% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.51 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
-0.14%
Beta
0.51
0.89
Upside Capture
54.78%
Downside Capture
68.71%

Expense Ratio

2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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

2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds ranks 53 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.


2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5656
Sharpe Ratio Rank
2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds Omega Ratio Rank: 5454
Omega Ratio Rank
2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
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

1.31

0.88

+0.43

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.90

1.37

+0.53

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.89

1.39

+0.50

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.97

6.43

+1.53


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
VFTAX
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares
350.831.311.191.375.28
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
240.801.121.150.933.79
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
310.851.231.151.464.08
VFWAX
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares
851.802.391.362.589.94
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.51
VGSLX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares
50.130.291.040.180.69
VBIRX
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
801.542.511.302.438.71
VAIPX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares
200.680.951.121.003.00

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.

2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.31
  • All Time: 0.55

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 0.97 to 1.66, 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 2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds 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

2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds provided a 2.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.75%2.88%2.73%2.76%2.29%2.03%1.68%2.40%1.90%1.64%1.71%1.61%
VFTAX
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.95%0.85%0.99%1.10%1.34%0.94%1.21%1.43%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
4.21%4.36%4.33%4.39%1.48%3.70%1.08%4.28%3.00%2.23%1.80%1.64%
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.61%3.87%3.69%3.10%2.59%1.96%2.39%2.74%2.57%2.56%2.53%2.82%
VFWAX
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.85%3.05%3.20%3.28%3.07%3.03%1.97%3.07%3.24%2.67%2.96%2.95%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.68%4.14%1.63%4.53%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VGSLX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.92%3.92%3.85%3.91%3.91%2.56%3.92%3.39%4.73%4.23%4.82%3.92%
VBIRX
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.60%3.83%3.37%2.41%1.46%1.22%1.77%2.24%2.03%1.66%1.50%1.41%
VAIPX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares
4.46%4.74%4.17%4.31%8.45%5.13%1.38%2.29%3.12%2.41%3.49%0.88%

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 2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds. 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 2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds was 21.37%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 359 trading sessions.

The current 2_17_25 Defensive Vanguard 54/46 ESG with More Cash and Short-Term Bonds drawdown is 3.96%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-21.37%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022359Mar 21, 2024561
-8.67%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202561
-6.23%Feb 26, 202622Mar 27, 2026
-3.78%Apr 1, 202415Apr 19, 202418May 15, 202433
-3.7%Dec 9, 202423Jan 13, 202522Feb 13, 202545

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.03, 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.

BenchmarkVMFXXVTABXVBIRXVAIPXVFWAXVGSLXVBTLXVFTAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.030.120.090.160.770.610.120.990.93
VMFXX0.031.000.080.240.04-0.030.080.170.030.06
VTABX0.120.081.000.650.650.140.280.790.130.32
VBIRX0.090.240.651.000.700.150.270.860.090.30
VAIPX0.160.040.650.701.000.190.300.810.160.35
VFWAX0.77-0.030.140.150.191.000.560.160.750.86
VGSLX0.610.080.280.270.300.561.000.300.580.69
VBTLX0.120.170.790.860.810.160.301.000.130.36
VFTAX0.990.030.130.090.160.750.580.131.000.93
Portfolio0.930.060.320.300.350.860.690.360.931.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021