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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Wealthfront, 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

As of Jun 12, 2026, the Wealthfront returned 11.29% Year-To-Date and 14.69% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
1.75%-0.09%8.02%7.15%22.78%19.45%11.73%13.53%
Portfolio
Wealthfront
2.33%1.01%11.29%10.43%26.04%19.87%11.51%14.69%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
3.38%1.40%16.88%14.93%35.35%26.51%16.71%21.71%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
3.63%1.92%14.35%15.67%30.39%19.28%9.43%10.53%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.20%2.49%7.11%5.30%18.41%15.97%10.63%13.19%
VTEB
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
0.16%0.72%1.52%1.89%6.79%3.47%0.82%2.06%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.75%0.42%9.00%7.83%24.47%20.67%12.08%14.93%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
2.39%-0.49%9.93%10.69%23.70%16.63%4.87%8.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 25, 2015, Wealthfront's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Wealthfront closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.19%0.39%-5.28%10.25%5.77%-1.78%11.29%
20252.41%-0.90%-4.42%0.38%5.85%4.86%1.37%2.10%3.98%2.60%-0.14%0.12%19.32%
20240.51%4.13%2.21%-3.40%4.26%3.16%1.01%1.74%2.49%-1.58%4.19%-1.73%17.97%
20237.57%-2.32%4.70%0.90%1.50%5.57%3.40%-2.32%-4.29%-2.34%8.98%4.85%28.31%
2022-5.57%-3.02%2.02%-8.86%-0.14%-7.16%7.94%-3.92%-9.05%4.83%7.04%-5.26%-20.85%
2021-0.04%1.30%2.47%4.27%0.49%2.70%1.21%2.61%-4.31%5.50%-0.63%2.71%19.50%

Benchmark Metrics

Wealthfront has an annualized alpha of 2.08%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 25, 2015.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.73%) than losses (87.40%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.08% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.90 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
2.08%
Beta
0.90
0.97
Upside Capture
93.73%
Downside Capture
87.40%

Expense Ratio

Wealthfront has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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

Wealthfront ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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.


Wealthfront Risk / Return Rank: 6969
Overall Rank
Wealthfront Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Wealthfront Sortino Ratio Rank: 6767
Sortino Ratio Rank
Wealthfront Omega Ratio Rank: 6868
Omega Ratio Rank
Wealthfront Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
Wealthfront Martin Ratio Rank: 7373
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 Wealthfront 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

2.08

1.85

+0.23

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.83

2.52

+0.31

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.38

1.34

+0.04

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.04

2.52

+0.52

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.29

11.31

+1.98


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
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
742.072.701.362.9711.09
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
671.842.541.342.6310.08
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
651.822.641.322.349.39
VTEB
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
792.533.741.552.528.90
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
721.952.641.352.7612.38
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
521.442.031.272.137.51

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 Wealthfront Sharpe ratio is 2.08 as of Jun 12, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.47 to 2.31, 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 Wealthfront 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

Wealthfront provided a 1.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.42%1.56%1.69%1.75%1.85%1.39%1.35%1.78%1.94%1.65%1.83%1.80%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.39%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.63%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.47%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
VTEB
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
3.35%3.29%3.14%2.79%2.09%1.64%1.99%2.30%2.25%1.96%1.66%0.58%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.03%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
2.45%2.79%3.20%3.52%4.11%2.63%1.91%3.23%2.88%2.30%2.52%3.26%

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 Wealthfront. 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 Wealthfront was 29.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 76 trading sessions.

The current Wealthfront drawdown is 2.61%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-29.51%Mar 2020
1mo 2d3mo 19d
4mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-26.59%Oct 2022
9mo 20d1y 2mo
1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-16.97%Dec 2018
3mo 26d3mo 10d
7mo 6dAug 2018 - Apr 2019
2025 selloff2025
-16.91%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 29d
3mo 17dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
2016 correction2016
-12.86%Feb 2016
3mo 9d3mo 28d
7mo 7dNov 2015 - Jun 2016

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.55, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.08

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.09

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.09, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Wealthfront correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Wealthfront has a 0.98 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

0.98

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.98

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.98

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.97

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 25, 2015

0.97


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VTEB has the lowest at 0.03.

VTEB
0.03
VWO
0.68
VEA
0.80
QQQ
0.91
VIG
0.91
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Wealthfront. VTI has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while VTEB has the lowest at 0.07.

VTEB
0.07
VWO
0.77
VEA
0.85
VIG
0.87
QQQ
0.95
VTI
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 25, 2015
Diversification Analysis

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