Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Balanced Income, 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 28, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of SGOV
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Balanced Income | 0.19% | -1.46% | 3.22% | 4.20% | 7.87% | 7.17% | 4.01% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.23% | -1.00% | 0.32% | 0.90% | 4.41% | 3.55% | 0.29% | 1.68% |
USIG iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 0.29% | -1.10% | 0.06% | 0.37% | 5.01% | 4.85% | 0.90% | 2.75% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.16% | -2.44% | 12.35% | 13.88% | 13.89% | 11.70% | 8.35% | 12.30% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.04% | 0.32% | 0.92% | 1.92% | 4.10% | 4.81% | 3.42% | — |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.13% | -1.05% | 0.03% | 0.77% | 4.08% | 3.19% | 0.33% | 1.32% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.11% | -2.81% | 3.80% | 6.43% | 17.34% | 14.92% | 11.04% | 11.27% |
VFMV Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.48% | -3.05% | 3.39% | 4.14% | 8.23% | 12.79% | 9.42% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2020, Balanced Income's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Balanced Income closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.5%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -2.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.51% | 2.70% | -2.07% | 0.11% | 3.22% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.27% | 1.91% | -0.55% | -1.75% | 0.61% | 1.77% | -0.03% | 2.30% | 0.56% | -0.22% | 1.50% | -0.12% | 7.40% |
| 2024 | 0.20% | 0.08% | 2.18% | -2.60% | 1.85% | 0.50% | 3.24% | 1.72% | 1.12% | -1.29% | 2.44% | -2.92% | 6.50% |
| 2023 | 2.62% | -2.55% | 1.30% | 0.38% | -2.04% | 1.70% | 1.42% | -0.87% | -2.54% | -1.77% | 4.68% | 3.95% | 6.12% |
| 2022 | -2.01% | -1.28% | -0.46% | -3.58% | 1.74% | -3.57% | 2.88% | -2.56% | -4.88% | 3.44% | 4.50% | -1.72% | -7.73% |
| 2021 | -0.68% | 0.86% | 2.20% | 1.26% | 1.18% | 0.29% | 0.96% | 0.59% | -1.87% | 1.56% | -0.65% | 2.34% | 8.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
Balanced Income has an annualized alpha of 1.33%, beta of 0.29, and R² of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2020.
- This portfolio participated in 47.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 35.93% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.29 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
- 1.33%
- Beta
- 0.29
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 35.93%
- Downside Capture
- 47.32%
Expense Ratio
Balanced Income 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
Balanced Income ranks 45 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.31 | 0.88 | +0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.86 | 1.37 | +0.49 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 1.39 | +0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.30 | 6.43 | -0.13 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 49 | 1.02 | 1.44 | 1.18 | 1.70 | 4.71 |
USIG iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 51 | 1.00 | 1.37 | 1.19 | 1.85 | 5.67 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 40 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 3.69 |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.63 | 286.00 | 202.83 | 412.76 | 4,634.41 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 52 | 1.08 | 1.61 | 1.19 | 1.64 | 5.01 |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 60 | 1.15 | 1.65 | 1.25 | 1.59 | 6.96 |
VFMV Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 31 | 0.67 | 0.99 | 1.14 | 0.86 | 3.93 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Balanced Income provided a 3.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.73% | 3.80% | 3.82% | 3.48% | 2.59% | 1.93% | 2.33% | 2.51% | 2.55% | 2.08% | 2.13% | 2.27% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.94% | 3.89% | 3.74% | 3.13% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.70% | 2.72% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
USIG iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 4.69% | 4.62% | 4.51% | 3.94% | 3.14% | 2.33% | 2.82% | 3.37% | 3.44% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 3.24% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.45% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 3.95% | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.87% | 1.45% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.82% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.37% | 2.44% | 2.74% | 3.12% | 3.01% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 3.22% |
VFMV Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 2.03% | 2.12% | 1.46% | 2.20% | 2.08% | 1.31% | 2.14% | 2.43% | 2.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Balanced Income. 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 Balanced Income was 13.24%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 376 trading sessions.
The current Balanced Income drawdown is 1.96%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.24% | Jan 5, 2022 | 183 | Sep 27, 2022 | 376 | Mar 27, 2024 | 559 |
| -5.32% | Mar 3, 2025 | 27 | Apr 8, 2025 | 56 | Jun 30, 2025 | 83 |
| -3.77% | Dec 2, 2024 | 27 | Jan 10, 2025 | 33 | Feb 28, 2025 | 60 |
| -3.23% | Jun 9, 2020 | 14 | Jun 26, 2020 | 17 | Jul 22, 2020 | 31 |
| -3.17% | Apr 1, 2024 | 12 | Apr 16, 2024 | 47 | Jun 24, 2024 | 59 |
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 6.11, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | SGOV | VGIT | AGG | USIG | SCHD | VYM | VFMV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.04 | 0.16 | 0.29 | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.71 |
| SGOV | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| VGIT | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.85 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.45 |
| AGG | 0.16 | 0.03 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.55 |
| USIG | 0.29 | 0.01 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.63 |
| SCHD | 0.71 | -0.03 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.79 | 0.85 |
| VYM | 0.79 | -0.03 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.83 |
| VFMV | 0.81 | -0.02 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.79 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.79 |
| Portfolio | 0.71 | 0.00 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.63 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.79 | 1.00 |