Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 401k, 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 Jun 26, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of VCMDX
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 401k | 0.13% | -1.49% | 1.79% | 3.35% | 22.86% | 11.94% | 6.94% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | -1.02% | -0.18% | 0.60% | 3.23% | 3.41% | 0.21% | 1.63% |
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.39% | -3.13% | 0.32% | -1.01% | 25.69% | 13.03% | 6.86% | 10.84% |
VINIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.12% | -3.53% | -3.54% | -1.40% | 31.31% | 18.87% | 12.10% | 14.26% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.17% | -2.24% | 3.74% | 4.56% | 31.79% | 13.60% | 7.68% | 10.26% |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.81% | -2.05% | 3.56% | 7.89% | 41.74% | 16.07% | 8.74% | 9.44% |
VBIRX Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.00% | -0.68% | -0.23% | 0.87% | 3.25% | 4.09% | 1.60% | 1.90% |
VFIUX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | -1.19% | -0.46% | 0.62% | 2.69% | 3.03% | 0.31% | 1.39% |
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | 0.35% | -0.56% | 0.57% | 0.62% | 2.90% | 3.06% | 1.38% | 2.56% |
VWNAX Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares | 0.08% | -2.81% | -0.41% | 3.06% | 31.46% | 15.72% | 10.14% | 12.43% |
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.78% | -1.82% | 1.92% | 1.78% | 36.01% | 13.11% | 2.50% | 10.70% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2019, 401k's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 401k closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.77% | 2.28% | -3.83% | 0.70% | 1.79% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.63% | -0.16% | -2.08% | -0.38% | 3.26% | 3.11% | 0.67% | 2.66% | 2.01% | 0.81% | 0.83% | 0.38% | 14.49% |
| 2024 | -0.76% | 2.37% | 2.65% | -3.02% | 2.89% | 0.70% | 2.73% | 1.65% | 2.08% | -1.90% | 3.55% | -3.17% | 9.88% |
| 2023 | 6.05% | -2.77% | 1.08% | 0.23% | -1.50% | 4.36% | 2.84% | -2.07% | -3.28% | -2.48% | 6.58% | 5.22% | 14.39% |
| 2022 | -3.29% | -1.08% | 1.14% | -5.00% | 0.13% | -6.54% | 6.08% | -3.02% | -7.77% | 4.25% | 5.45% | -3.33% | -13.25% |
| 2021 | 0.48% | 2.52% | 1.73% | 3.64% | 1.18% | 1.18% | 0.83% | 1.54% | -2.41% | 3.56% | -1.80% | 3.11% | 16.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
401k has an annualized alpha of 1.11%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 71.74% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.87% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- 1.11%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 63.87%
- Downside Capture
- 71.74%
Expense Ratio
401k has an expense ratio of 0.21%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
401k ranks 60 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.40 | 0.88 | +0.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.00 | 1.37 | +0.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.85 | 1.39 | +0.46 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.06 | 6.43 | +2.63 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 32 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.38 | 3.83 |
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 26 | 0.70 | 1.09 | 1.16 | 1.05 | 4.79 |
VINIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares | 47 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.12 |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 36 | 0.85 | 1.32 | 1.18 | 1.36 | 5.54 |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | 85 | 1.81 | 2.38 | 1.35 | 2.63 | 10.05 |
VBIRX Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 79 | 1.58 | 2.58 | 1.32 | 2.36 | 8.36 |
VFIUX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares | 31 | 0.88 | 1.33 | 1.15 | 1.27 | 3.79 |
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | 25 | 0.81 | 1.13 | 1.15 | 1.09 | 3.28 |
VWNAX Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares | 52 | 1.09 | 1.60 | 1.24 | 1.58 | 7.11 |
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 38 | 0.83 | 1.31 | 1.17 | 1.53 | 6.04 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
401k provided a 3.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.81% | 4.01% | 3.43% | 2.86% | 3.59% | 4.39% | 2.22% | 2.64% | 2.76% | 2.15% | 2.40% | 2.19% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.60% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.10% | 2.59% | 1.96% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.82% |
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.48% | 1.51% | 1.48% | 1.50% | 1.59% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.47% | 1.82% | 1.35% | 1.45% | 1.47% |
VINIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares | 2.77% | 2.10% | 3.64% | 2.65% | 3.38% | 4.77% | 3.06% | 2.85% | 2.43% | 1.82% | 2.36% | 2.45% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.89% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.89% | 3.20% | 3.34% | 3.14% | 2.88% | 3.14% | 2.02% | 3.03% | 3.33% | 2.77% | 3.06% | 2.91% |
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% |
VFIUX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares | 3.67% | 3.99% | 4.16% | 3.25% | 2.07% | 1.07% | 4.94% | 2.40% | 2.44% | 1.86% | 2.87% | 2.60% |
VAIPX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares | 4.45% | 4.74% | 4.17% | 4.31% | 8.45% | 5.13% | 1.38% | 2.29% | 3.12% | 2.41% | 3.49% | 0.88% |
VWNAX Vanguard Windsor II Fund Admiral Shares | 11.60% | 11.55% | 10.59% | 5.19% | 7.36% | 7.92% | 7.39% | 10.15% | 11.48% | 7.38% | 8.17% | 8.05% |
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.51% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.57% | 0.79% | 0.81% | 1.08% | 0.98% |
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 401k. 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 401k was 24.55%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current 401k drawdown is 3.29%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.55% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 122 |
| -18.95% | Nov 10, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | 340 | Feb 23, 2024 | 574 |
| -10.97% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 39 | Jun 4, 2025 | 74 |
| -5.58% | Feb 27, 2026 | 22 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.43% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 13 | Oct 12, 2020 | 27 |
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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 14.71, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VMNFX | VCMDX | VBIRX | VFIUX | VBTLX | VAIPX | VMMSX | VGSNX | VIGAX | VSIAX | VTMGX | VSGAX | VINIX | VWNAX | VIMAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.23 | 0.02 | -0.02 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| VMNFX | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.03 | -0.15 | -0.16 | -0.17 | -0.11 | -0.03 | -0.09 | -0.02 | 0.05 | 0.00 | -0.10 | 0.02 | 0.04 | -0.02 | 0.01 |
| VCMDX | 0.23 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.36 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| VBIRX | 0.02 | -0.15 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.67 | -0.01 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| VFIUX | -0.02 | -0.16 | 0.02 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.77 | -0.05 | 0.19 | -0.00 | -0.05 | 0.05 | 0.02 | -0.02 | -0.05 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| VBTLX | 0.03 | -0.17 | 0.02 | 0.83 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.78 | -0.01 | 0.21 | 0.06 | -0.01 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.03 | -0.01 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| VAIPX | 0.09 | -0.11 | 0.20 | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.23 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| VMMSX | 0.67 | -0.03 | 0.36 | -0.01 | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.79 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.75 |
| VGSNX | 0.63 | -0.09 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| VIGAX | 0.94 | -0.02 | 0.17 | 0.03 | -0.00 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.62 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.83 |
| VSIAX | 0.79 | 0.05 | 0.26 | 0.01 | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.06 | 0.61 | 0.70 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.89 |
| VTMGX | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.34 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.79 | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.88 |
| VSGAX | 0.85 | -0.10 | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.65 | 0.63 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.93 | 0.91 |
| VINIX | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.23 | 0.02 | -0.02 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| VWNAX | 0.94 | 0.04 | 0.26 | 0.00 | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.07 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.89 | 0.82 | 0.83 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.94 |
| VIMAX | 0.91 | -0.02 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.01 | 0.35 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.75 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.88 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.96 | 1.00 |