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Baseline
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VMFXX 10.00%VBIAX 90.00%BondBondMulti-AssetMulti-Asset

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Baseline, 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 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%2.78%-0.42%4.03%27.10%18.38%10.55%12.70%
Portfolio
Baseline
0.30%1.93%0.43%3.16%18.46%12.32%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
0.00%0.00%0.59%1.58%3.75%3.32%
VBIAX
Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.33%2.12%0.39%3.31%20.16%13.31%6.81%9.36%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, Baseline's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Baseline closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.95%0.29%-3.31%2.60%0.43%
20251.93%-0.28%-3.15%0.00%3.26%3.38%1.23%1.70%2.33%1.44%0.40%-0.07%12.67%
20240.57%2.45%2.07%-3.28%3.22%2.05%1.80%1.70%1.64%-1.26%4.04%-2.22%13.25%
20234.92%-2.15%2.41%0.82%-0.13%3.58%1.96%-1.24%-3.46%-1.92%6.68%4.22%16.24%
2022-4.06%-1.76%0.75%-6.29%0.13%-5.06%5.85%-2.98%-6.56%3.84%4.18%-3.49%-15.25%
20210.35%1.69%1.35%1.50%-2.81%3.63%-0.68%1.96%7.06%

Benchmark Metrics

Baseline has an annualized alpha of 0.13%, beta of 0.57, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 71.10% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 59.46% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.57 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
0.13%
Beta
0.57
0.95
Upside Capture
59.46%
Downside Capture
71.10%

Expense Ratio

Baseline has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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

Baseline ranks 41 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.


Baseline Risk / Return Rank: 4141
Overall Rank
Baseline Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Baseline Sortino Ratio Rank: 3131
Sortino Ratio Rank
Baseline Omega Ratio Rank: 3636
Omega Ratio Rank
Baseline Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
Baseline Martin Ratio Rank: 6060
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.12

2.23

-0.11

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.98

3.12

-0.13

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.42

-0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.11

4.05

+0.06

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

18.19

17.91

+0.28


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.51
VBIAX
Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares
582.082.911.404.0417.80

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.

Baseline Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.12
  • All Time: 0.64

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 2.14 to 3.05, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Baseline 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

Baseline provided a 5.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio5.39%5.81%4.90%4.37%2.55%2.87%2.38%2.05%2.09%1.76%1.88%1.89%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.68%4.14%1.63%4.53%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VBIAX
Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares
5.57%6.00%5.27%4.35%2.83%3.19%2.65%2.28%2.32%1.95%2.09%2.09%

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 Baseline. 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 Baseline was 19.52%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 330 trading sessions.

The current Baseline drawdown is 1.14%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-19.52%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022330Feb 8, 2024532
-10.45%Dec 9, 202482Apr 8, 202545Jun 12, 2025127
-5.22%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-4.24%Jul 17, 202416Aug 7, 20248Aug 19, 202424
-3.93%Apr 1, 202415Apr 19, 202418May 15, 202433

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 1.22, 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

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

BenchmarkVMFXXVBIAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.030.970.97
VMFXX0.031.000.040.05
VBIAX0.970.041.001.00
Portfolio0.970.051.001.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021