Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 50% |
VMCIX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 401a_d, 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 21, 1998, corresponding to the inception date of VMCIX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the 401a_d returned -1.60% Year-To-Date and 12.59% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 401a_d | 0.25% | -4.04% | -1.60% | -1.17% | 20.86% | 16.00% | 9.51% | 12.59% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 0.12% | -4.07% | -3.54% | -1.40% | 23.50% | 18.89% | 12.11% | 14.28% |
VMCIX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.38% | -4.02% | 0.33% | -1.01% | 18.15% | 13.03% | 6.87% | 10.85% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 22, 1998, 401a_d's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 401a_d closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.77% | 1.30% | -5.40% | 0.90% | -1.60% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.61% | -1.59% | -4.80% | -0.81% | 5.89% | 4.55% | 2.13% | 1.78% | 2.63% | 0.69% | 0.35% | -0.12% | 14.77% |
| 2024 | -0.15% | 5.18% | 3.73% | -4.42% | 3.85% | 1.52% | 2.63% | 2.48% | 2.34% | -0.67% | 7.08% | -4.13% | 20.48% |
| 2023 | 7.12% | -2.57% | 1.07% | 0.41% | -1.09% | 7.49% | 3.37% | -2.59% | -4.83% | -3.41% | 9.56% | 6.08% | 21.12% |
| 2022 | -6.52% | -2.01% | 3.22% | -8.39% | -0.07% | -8.83% | 9.42% | -3.53% | -9.54% | 8.31% | 5.87% | -5.56% | -18.41% |
| 2021 | -0.77% | 4.01% | 3.36% | 5.08% | 0.76% | 2.07% | 1.83% | 3.02% | -4.40% | 6.81% | -1.61% | 4.20% | 26.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
401a_d has an annualized alpha of 2.57%, beta of 1.01, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 22, 1998.
- This portfolio captured 110.44% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.95% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.57% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.01 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
- 2.57%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 110.44%
- Downside Capture
- 97.95%
Expense Ratio
401a_d has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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
401a_d ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.85 | 0.88 | -0.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.21 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 1.39 | -0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.18 | 6.43 | -0.25 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 46 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 7.13 |
VMCIX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 25 | 0.70 | 1.09 | 1.16 | 1.05 | 4.79 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
401a_d provided a 2.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.14% | 1.82% | 2.58% | 2.09% | 2.50% | 2.95% | 2.26% | 2.17% | 2.14% | 1.60% | 1.92% | 1.97% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 2.79% | 2.11% | 3.66% | 2.66% | 3.39% | 4.79% | 3.07% | 2.86% | 2.45% | 1.84% | 2.38% | 2.47% |
VMCIX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 1.49% | 1.52% | 1.49% | 1.51% | 1.60% | 1.12% | 1.45% | 1.48% | 1.83% | 1.36% | 1.46% | 1.48% |
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 401a_d. 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 401a_d was 56.70%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.
The current 401a_d drawdown is 4.89%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.7% | Jul 16, 2007 | 416 | Mar 9, 2009 | 539 | Apr 27, 2011 | 955 |
| -39.47% | Sep 5, 2000 | 525 | Oct 9, 2002 | 527 | Nov 11, 2004 | 1052 |
| -36.54% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 109 | Aug 26, 2020 | 132 |
| -25.21% | Dec 30, 2021 | 200 | Oct 14, 2022 | 326 | Feb 2, 2024 | 526 |
| -22.4% | Jul 20, 1998 | 58 | Oct 8, 1998 | 53 | Dec 23, 1998 | 111 |
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. 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 | VMCIX | VIIIX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| VMCIX | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.98 |
| VIIIX | 1.00 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.97 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 1.00 |