Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 403b, 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 Mar 2, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of VYMI
Returns By Period
As of Apr 7, 2026, the 403b returned 10.70% Year-To-Date and 17.01% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.44% | -1.90% | -3.41% | -1.53% | 30.61% | 17.22% | 10.14% | 12.44% |
Portfolio 403b | 0.22% | 0.35% | 10.70% | 17.58% | 72.35% | 28.35% | 19.17% | 17.01% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VSIIX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.17% | -0.18% | 3.74% | 4.81% | 31.82% | 13.60% | 7.69% | 10.28% |
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 0.12% | -2.24% | -3.53% | -1.76% | 31.33% | 18.49% | 11.97% | 14.21% |
FXNAX Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 0.19% | -0.54% | 0.24% | 1.27% | 3.72% | 3.56% | 0.20% | 1.59% |
FSPSX Fidelity International Index Fund | -0.64% | -0.47% | 1.92% | 4.68% | 35.29% | 14.73% | 8.57% | 9.07% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.45% | 1.55% | 6.74% | 13.95% | 45.31% | 20.38% | 12.59% | 10.46% |
GDXJ VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | -0.79% | -10.98% | 6.54% | 21.01% | 141.36% | 45.78% | 22.70% | 16.67% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.93% | 4.05% | 9.95% | 15.68% | 119.70% | 47.06% | 26.39% | 31.90% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.73% | 6.19% | 34.35% | 35.61% | 56.41% | 15.70% | 23.92% | 11.12% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2016, 403b's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +19.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 403b closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.09% | 8.13% | -6.00% | 0.76% | 10.70% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.42% | 0.65% | 2.17% | -0.51% | 5.89% | 5.88% | 0.24% | 6.81% | 7.63% | 1.23% | 3.35% | 2.58% | 48.14% |
| 2024 | -1.13% | 3.63% | 7.82% | -1.62% | 6.28% | -0.32% | 2.64% | 0.44% | 1.65% | -0.60% | 1.07% | -4.50% | 15.75% |
| 2023 | 8.53% | -4.63% | 5.24% | 0.56% | -1.63% | 4.08% | 4.94% | -2.41% | -3.95% | -2.51% | 9.10% | 4.17% | 22.21% |
| 2022 | -0.93% | 2.19% | 4.13% | -7.35% | 3.38% | -13.07% | 7.76% | -5.18% | -8.42% | 7.61% | 11.45% | -3.51% | -4.96% |
| 2021 | -0.10% | 5.35% | 2.31% | 2.51% | 5.54% | -1.50% | -1.58% | -0.07% | -2.73% | 7.02% | -0.60% | 2.84% | 20.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
403b has an annualized alpha of 6.21%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2016.
- This portfolio captured 106.77% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 85.00% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.21% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.89 and R² of 0.68, 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
- 6.21%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 106.77%
- Downside Capture
- 85.00%
Expense Ratio
403b has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
403b ranks 97 for risk / return — in the top 97% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.88 | 1.84 | +2.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.21 | 2.97 | +2.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.77 | 1.40 | +0.36 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.12 | 1.82 | +3.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.65 | 7.76 | +12.89 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VSIIX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Institutional Shares | 36 | 0.85 | 1.33 | 1.18 | 1.36 | 5.55 |
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 47 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.11 |
FXNAX Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 39 | 1.00 | 1.44 | 1.18 | 1.55 | 4.34 |
FSPSX Fidelity International Index Fund | 69 | 1.41 | 1.93 | 1.28 | 2.12 | 7.95 |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 93 | 3.16 | 4.46 | 1.63 | 3.36 | 12.91 |
GDXJ VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | 91 | 2.85 | 2.91 | 1.41 | 3.60 | 12.23 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 3.46 | 4.17 | 1.57 | 5.73 | 20.62 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 85 | 2.59 | 3.35 | 1.44 | 2.60 | 8.45 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
403b provided a 2.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.17% | 2.38% | 2.69% | 2.34% | 2.39% | 2.49% | 2.52% | 3.00% | 2.58% | 2.01% | 2.58% | 1.88% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VSIIX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Institutional Shares | 1.90% | 1.96% | 1.99% | 2.10% | 2.04% | 1.76% | 1.69% | 2.07% | 2.36% | 1.80% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 0.89% | 1.11% | 1.25% | 1.45% | 1.69% | 1.22% | 1.60% | 2.06% | 2.72% | 1.97% | 2.52% | 2.83% |
FXNAX Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 3.65% | 3.58% | 3.40% | 3.15% | 1.81% | 1.74% | 2.92% | 2.68% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.76% | 2.52% |
FSPSX Fidelity International Index Fund | 3.09% | 3.15% | 3.27% | 2.79% | 2.66% | 3.07% | 1.84% | 3.18% | 2.79% | 2.50% | 3.08% | 2.79% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 3.59% | 3.68% | 4.84% | 4.58% | 4.70% | 4.30% | 3.22% | 4.20% | 4.29% | 3.21% | 2.39% | 0.00% |
GDXJ VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | 2.19% | 2.33% | 2.61% | 0.72% | 0.51% | 1.78% | 1.58% | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.03% | 4.78% | 0.72% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.50% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
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 403b. 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 403b was 37.67%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 90 trading sessions.
The current 403b drawdown is 5.29%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.67% | Jan 3, 2020 | 52 | Mar 18, 2020 | 90 | Jul 27, 2020 | 142 |
| -24.92% | Mar 28, 2022 | 126 | Sep 26, 2022 | 181 | Jun 15, 2023 | 307 |
| -18.94% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 141 | Jul 18, 2019 | 370 |
| -14.05% | Mar 26, 2025 | 10 | Apr 8, 2025 | 22 | May 9, 2025 | 32 |
| -10.62% | Jul 17, 2024 | 16 | Aug 7, 2024 | 35 | Sep 26, 2024 | 51 |
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 6.78, 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
| Benchmark | FXNAX | GDXJ | XLE | SMH | VSIIX | FSPSX | VYMI | FXAIX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.20 | 0.46 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| FXNAX | -0.03 | 1.00 | 0.26 | -0.18 | -0.05 | -0.06 | 0.04 | -0.01 | -0.03 | 0.06 |
| GDXJ | 0.20 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.20 | 0.63 |
| XLE | 0.46 | -0.18 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.61 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.62 |
| SMH | 0.77 | -0.05 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.57 | 0.77 | 0.70 |
| VSIIX | 0.79 | -0.06 | 0.19 | 0.61 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.72 |
| FSPSX | 0.75 | 0.04 | 0.34 | 0.45 | 0.61 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.74 | 0.79 |
| VYMI | 0.73 | -0.01 | 0.35 | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.72 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.81 |
| FXAIX | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.20 | 0.46 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.74 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Portfolio | 0.75 | 0.06 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.75 | 1.00 |