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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 80/20 Simpler, 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 6, 2026, the 80/20 Simpler returned 10.47% Year-To-Date and 10.72% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.64% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio 80/20 Simpler | 0.28% | 2.51% | 10.47% | 10.99% | 24.08% | 17.68% | 8.89% | 10.72% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBMFX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund | 0.10% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.49% | 5.23% | 3.90% | 0.01% | 1.47% |
VGTSX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares | 0.04% | 2.06% | 14.49% | 16.75% | 30.88% | 19.46% | 8.38% | 9.62% |
VTIBX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.10% | 0.34% | 0.39% | 0.54% | 2.13% | 4.16% | 0.35% | 1.69% |
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares | 0.51% | 3.65% | 11.68% | 11.20% | 27.88% | 22.00% | 12.55% | 14.84% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, 80/20 Simpler's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 80/20 Simpler closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.64% | 1.80% | -5.60% | 7.64% | 3.86% | 0.17% | 10.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.64% | -0.02% | -2.88% | 0.82% | 4.40% | 3.95% | 0.75% | 2.58% | 3.01% | 1.68% | 0.29% | 0.78% | 19.32% |
| 2024 | -0.24% | 3.35% | 2.72% | -3.28% | 3.79% | 1.37% | 2.22% | 2.05% | 1.94% | -2.24% | 3.41% | -2.58% | 12.86% |
| 2023 | 6.59% | -2.89% | 2.60% | 1.13% | -1.03% | 4.64% | 2.95% | -2.44% | -3.83% | -2.62% | 8.03% | 5.03% | 18.69% |
| 2022 | -4.19% | -2.41% | 0.83% | -7.01% | 0.34% | -6.95% | 6.18% | -3.72% | -8.41% | 4.82% | 7.44% | -3.79% | -16.96% |
| 2021 | -0.35% | 1.93% | 2.04% | 3.48% | 1.24% | 1.20% | 0.67% | 1.88% | -3.45% | 4.00% | -2.02% | 3.04% | 14.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
80/20 Simpler has an annualized alpha of 0.49%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 81.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.49%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 74.90%
- Downside Capture
- 81.79%
Expense Ratio
80/20 Simpler has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
80/20 Simpler ranks 56 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 80/20 Simpler and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.39 | 2.01 | +0.39 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.35 | 2.71 | +0.64 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.36 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.01 | 2.69 | +0.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.38 | 12.34 | +1.03 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBMFX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund | 18 | 1.15 | 1.71 | 1.20 | 1.54 | 4.59 |
VGTSX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares | 57 | 2.22 | 3.03 | 1.41 | 2.79 | 11.03 |
VTIBX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 8 | 0.61 | 0.88 | 1.11 | 0.65 | 1.81 |
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares | 70 | 2.36 | 3.22 | 1.42 | 3.22 | 14.87 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
80/20 Simpler provided a 2.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.07% | 2.13% | 2.23% | 2.33% | 2.12% | 1.95% | 1.68% | 2.33% | 2.44% | 2.11% | 2.24% | 2.26% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VBMFX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund | 3.87% | 3.76% | 3.57% | 2.99% | 2.49% | 1.72% | 2.31% | 2.63% | 2.47% | 2.45% | 2.43% | 2.71% |
VGTSX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares | 2.55% | 3.08% | 3.26% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 2.99% | 2.05% | 2.98% | 3.09% | 2.68% | 2.86% | 2.77% |
VTIBX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 4.44% | 4.33% | 4.31% | 4.37% | 1.41% | 3.68% | 1.06% | 3.36% | 2.98% | 2.21% | 1.76% | 1.61% |
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares | 0.93% | 0.75% | 0.89% | 1.33% | 1.54% | 1.11% | 1.33% | 1.67% | 1.92% | 1.61% | 1.83% | 1.86% |
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 80/20 Simpler. 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 80/20 Simpler was 27.78%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current 80/20 Simpler drawdown is 0.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -27.78%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 18dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.40%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.34%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 4mo 6d | 1y 3moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -14.63%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 6mo | 1y 2moMay 2015 - Aug 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.99%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.81, 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 | 1.09 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
80/20 Simpler correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 5, 2013 | 0.96 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTSMX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VBMFX has the lowest at -0.08.
Asset Correlations Table
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