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529
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 529, 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 year.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Aug 31, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of TEQLX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the 529 returned -0.43% Year-To-Date and 7.86% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
529
0.09%-2.68%-0.43%0.96%15.23%11.34%6.08%7.86%
TIEIX
TIAA-CREF Equity Index Fund
0.18%-4.01%-3.11%-1.30%23.85%18.02%10.74%13.56%
TCIEX
TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class
-0.59%-3.40%2.05%4.95%26.32%14.59%8.48%9.02%
TEQLX
TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund
-0.82%-2.93%3.85%6.44%36.22%15.86%3.76%8.08%
VGSNX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares
1.33%-4.57%3.05%0.68%6.53%7.32%3.15%4.85%
VBMPX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares
0.10%-0.99%0.17%0.96%3.71%3.54%0.29%1.66%
VWEAX
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares
0.00%-1.26%-0.78%0.97%7.36%7.72%4.07%5.30%
SCHP
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF
0.45%-0.35%0.82%0.75%2.80%3.21%1.46%2.60%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 1, 2010, 529's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, 529 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.84%1.60%-4.40%0.66%-0.43%
20252.36%0.79%-2.14%0.45%2.86%3.02%0.34%2.36%2.22%1.12%0.49%0.32%15.01%
2024-0.21%2.18%2.19%-3.42%3.51%1.39%2.42%2.15%1.78%-2.24%3.12%-2.73%10.28%
20235.82%-2.74%2.40%1.00%-1.18%3.57%2.13%-1.94%-3.74%-2.27%7.33%4.88%15.54%
2022-4.05%-1.98%0.38%-5.98%0.12%-5.81%5.75%-3.69%-7.60%3.57%5.90%-3.01%-16.21%
2021-0.52%1.13%1.57%3.34%0.98%1.23%1.41%1.50%-3.05%3.64%-1.42%2.99%13.35%

Benchmark Metrics

529 has an annualized alpha of 1.04%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 01, 2010.

  • This portfolio participated in 67.41% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 59.91% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.55 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
1.04%
Beta
0.55
0.91
Upside Capture
59.91%
Downside Capture
67.41%

Expense Ratio

529 has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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

529 ranks 47 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.


529 Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
529 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
529 Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
529 Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
529 Calmar Ratio Rank: 4242
Calmar Ratio Rank
529 Martin Ratio Rank: 4646
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

1.25

0.88

+0.37

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.80

1.37

+0.43

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.74

1.39

+0.36

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.70

6.43

+1.27


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
TIEIX
TIAA-CREF Equity Index Fund
460.961.471.221.547.26
TCIEX
TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class
671.391.911.272.148.02
TEQLX
TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund
851.882.461.362.559.80
VGSNX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares
60.180.361.050.281.09
VBMPX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares
360.981.421.171.514.25
VWEAX
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares
911.972.981.482.7611.02
SCHP
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF
360.841.171.151.193.52

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.

529 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.25
  • 5-Year: 0.60
  • 10-Year: 0.77
  • All Time: 0.83

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 529 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

529 provided a 3.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.41%3.43%2.90%2.67%2.91%2.43%2.06%2.61%2.90%2.01%2.72%2.30%
TIEIX
TIAA-CREF Equity Index Fund
2.47%2.39%1.63%1.47%1.83%2.08%1.43%1.99%2.45%0.52%2.45%1.27%
TCIEX
TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class
3.81%3.89%3.17%3.14%2.82%3.02%1.96%3.08%3.42%2.78%2.95%3.06%
TEQLX
TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund
2.72%2.83%2.93%3.08%2.51%2.27%2.04%2.77%2.43%1.98%1.88%2.40%
VGSNX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares
3.88%3.94%3.87%3.93%3.94%2.57%3.95%3.40%4.75%4.26%4.84%3.94%
VBMPX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares
3.96%3.88%3.69%3.11%2.61%1.81%2.41%2.75%2.58%2.58%2.55%2.85%
VWEAX
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares
5.85%6.25%6.20%5.79%5.21%3.49%4.71%5.33%6.07%5.39%5.51%6.53%
SCHP
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF
3.70%4.06%2.99%3.02%7.19%4.39%1.11%2.02%2.26%1.90%1.38%0.28%

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 529. 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 529 was 22.14%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.

The current 529 drawdown is 3.84%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-22.14%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202095Aug 6, 2020118
-21.81%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022349Mar 7, 2024551
-11.78%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 201183Feb 1, 2012191
-11.11%Apr 27, 2015202Feb 11, 2016104Jul 12, 2016306
-11%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201859Mar 21, 2019139

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.12, 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.

BenchmarkSCHPVBMPXVWEAXVGSNXTEQLXTCIEXTIEIXPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.08-0.160.380.620.690.800.990.94
SCHP-0.081.000.760.160.12-0.04-0.01-0.070.11
VBMPX-0.160.761.000.230.09-0.12-0.09-0.150.05
VWEAX0.380.160.231.000.310.390.430.390.48
VGSNX0.620.120.090.311.000.430.550.630.72
TEQLX0.69-0.04-0.120.390.431.000.750.690.74
TCIEX0.80-0.01-0.090.430.550.751.000.800.88
TIEIX0.99-0.07-0.150.390.630.690.801.000.94
Portfolio0.940.110.050.480.720.740.880.941.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 1, 2010