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MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10, 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 never rebalanced.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of USMV

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 returned -3.22% Year-To-Date and 12.35% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10
0.34%-3.49%-3.22%-2.20%10.36%15.29%10.09%12.35%
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
0.74%-3.57%-0.44%-0.74%1.12%10.38%7.75%9.74%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
0.09%-3.34%-3.56%-1.44%17.51%18.37%11.88%14.11%
VIGIX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares
1.12%-3.75%-9.38%-8.39%17.55%21.59%11.68%16.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.83%0.14%-4.92%0.81%-3.22%
20252.94%0.19%-3.86%-0.61%4.37%3.42%1.01%1.77%2.83%0.86%0.73%-0.36%13.83%
20241.93%4.10%2.95%-3.93%4.32%3.20%1.82%3.42%1.43%-1.04%5.69%-3.38%21.95%
20234.47%-2.85%4.06%1.48%-0.67%5.65%2.45%-1.13%-4.04%-1.54%8.24%3.74%20.88%
2022-6.14%-3.22%4.56%-7.77%-0.22%-6.40%7.75%-3.77%-8.39%7.47%5.54%-5.12%-16.36%
2021-1.78%1.10%4.63%4.92%0.48%2.49%3.04%2.58%-4.89%6.53%-1.17%5.18%24.97%

Benchmark Metrics

MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 has an annualized alpha of 2.09%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (92.46%) than losses (85.35%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.09% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.88 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
2.09%
Beta
0.88
0.97
Upside Capture
92.46%
Downside Capture
85.35%

Expense Ratio

MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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

MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 Risk / Return Rank: 1515
Overall Rank
MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1313
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 Sortino Ratio Rank: 1313
Sortino Ratio Rank
MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 Omega Ratio Rank: 1414
Omega Ratio Rank
MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 Calmar Ratio Rank: 1515
Calmar Ratio Rank
MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 Martin Ratio Rank: 2222
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

0.66

0.88

-0.22

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.06

1.37

-0.31

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.16

1.21

-0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.01

1.39

-0.38

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.94

6.43

-1.49


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
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
130.090.211.030.150.65
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
530.921.451.221.517.11
VIGIX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares
310.811.321.191.194.17

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.

MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.66
  • 5-Year: 0.68
  • 10-Year: 0.76
  • All Time: 0.88

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 1.01 to 1.70, 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 MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 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

MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 provided a 1.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.28%1.21%1.37%1.52%1.54%1.16%1.58%1.73%2.01%1.72%2.06%1.97%
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
1.57%1.49%1.67%1.82%1.62%1.26%1.81%1.88%2.12%1.77%2.22%2.02%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.13%1.07%1.21%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%
VIGIX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares
0.45%0.41%0.47%0.58%0.70%0.48%0.66%0.95%1.32%1.15%1.40%1.31%

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 MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10. 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 MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 was 33.15%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.

The current MID LOW VOL USMV 50 SPY 40 VIGIX 10 drawdown is 5.09%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.15%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020109Aug 26, 2020132
-22.99%Dec 30, 2021198Oct 12, 2022298Dec 19, 2023496
-16.35%Sep 24, 201864Dec 24, 201859Mar 21, 2019123
-15.15%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202554Jun 26, 202588
-10.3%Aug 18, 20156Aug 25, 201548Nov 2, 201554

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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.38, 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.

BenchmarkUSMVVIGIXSPYPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.830.941.000.97
USMV0.831.000.740.840.92
VIGIX0.940.741.000.940.92
SPY1.000.840.941.000.98
Portfolio0.970.920.920.981.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 21, 2011