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1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value
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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%-0.17%8.56%8.85%22.93%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value
1.60%0.80%9.99%9.68%23.82%19.90%12.26%
VFTAX
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.92%-0.47%7.79%8.33%23.12%21.32%12.61%
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.25%2.24%11.50%10.33%23.65%18.01%11.38%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 7, 2019, 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.39%0.57%-4.64%9.24%4.20%-1.59%9.99%
20253.30%-0.48%-4.91%-1.77%5.32%4.81%1.35%2.86%2.95%1.21%1.48%-0.29%16.49%
20241.25%4.11%3.93%-4.19%3.95%2.25%2.66%2.46%1.74%-0.61%5.78%-3.04%21.72%
20235.02%-2.77%1.85%1.25%-1.61%6.04%3.65%-2.06%-4.19%-2.44%8.26%5.33%18.87%
2022-3.66%-2.65%3.02%-7.07%1.32%-7.88%7.11%-3.50%-8.66%9.43%5.95%-5.01%-12.86%
2021-0.76%3.30%5.21%4.19%1.54%1.07%1.63%2.73%-4.17%6.17%-1.43%5.22%27.04%

Benchmark Metrics

1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value has an annualized alpha of 1.01%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 07, 2019.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.80%) than losses (94.30%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • With beta of 0.94 and R2 of 0.97, 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
1.01%
Beta
0.94
0.97
Upside Capture
95.80%
Downside Capture
94.30%

Expense Ratio

1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value has an expense ratio of 0.11%, 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

1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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.


1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value Risk / Return Rank: 6464
Overall Rank
1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6565
Sharpe Ratio Rank
1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value Omega Ratio Rank: 6666
Omega Ratio Rank
1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value Calmar Ratio Rank: 6060
Calmar Ratio Rank
1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
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 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.16

1.86

+0.30

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.96

2.53

+0.43

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.34

+0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.03

2.53

+0.49

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.04

11.37

+1.67


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
VFTAX
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares
50
1.712.331.312.008.34
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
84
2.313.291.413.6013.51

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.

The current 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value Sharpe ratio is 2.16 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.53 to 2.41, 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 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value 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

1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value provided a 1.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Portfolio1.50%1.64%1.86%2.10%2.16%1.84%2.18%2.22%
VFTAX
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.82%0.85%0.99%1.10%1.34%0.94%1.21%1.43%
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.19%2.42%2.72%3.09%2.98%2.74%3.16%3.00%

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 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value. 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 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value was 34.43%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.

The current 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value drawdown is 2.43%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-34.43%Mar 2020
1mo 9d5mo 13d
6mo 22dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020
Bear market2022
-21.59%Sep 2022
8mo 28d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-17.29%Apr 2025
1mo 17d2mo 20d
4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
2020 pullback2020
-8.42%Sep 2020
20d1mo 17d
2mo 7dSep 2020 - Nov 2020
2026 pullback2026
-8.08%Mar 2026
1mo 18d16d
2mo 4dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026

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 2.00, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.08

1.06

1.05

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.

1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value correlation to the S&P 500 Index

1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value 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 (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 7, 2019

0.97


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFTAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VHYAX has the lowest at 0.81.

VHYAX
0.81
VFTAX
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 1/2 FTSE Social Index (ESG) and 1/2 Vanguard Value. VFTAX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while VHYAX has the lowest at 0.91.

VHYAX
0.91
VFTAX
0.95

Asset Correlations Table

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

VHYAXVFTAX
VHYAX1.000.75
VFTAX0.751.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 7, 2019
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