Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 30% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 10% |
Benchmark: S&P 500 Index · Rebalance: Every 3 months
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Second Grader's Starter Portfolio, 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 Aug 4, 2026, the Second Grader's Starter Portfolio returned 13.37% Year-To-Date and 12.16% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.79% | 3.38% | 11.83% | 13.02% | 22.22% | 19.99% | 11.80% | 13.49% | 8.15% |
Portfolio Second Grader's Starter Portfolio | 1.65% | 2.49% | 10.28% | 13.37% | 23.50% | 18.96% | 10.29% | 12.16% | 8.68% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.40% | -0.57% | -0.04% | 0.10% | 2.34% | 4.18% | -0.30% | 1.44% | 3.02% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 1.63% | 1.93% | 8.59% | 15.69% | 29.50% | 19.13% | 9.28% | 9.80% | 5.56% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.87% | 3.27% | 12.73% | 14.27% | 24.07% | 21.13% | 12.31% | 14.87% | 9.72% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 10, 2007, Second Grader's Starter Portfolio's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Second Grader's Starter Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.67% | 1.47% | -5.66% | 8.60% | 4.33% | -0.18% | -0.75% | 2.75% | 13.37% | ||||
| 2025 | 2.90% | -0.30% | -3.30% | 0.42% | 5.07% | 4.40% | 1.07% | 2.76% | 3.19% | 1.93% | 0.35% | 0.72% | 20.66% |
| 2024 | 0.15% | 4.01% | 3.06% | -3.60% | 4.20% | 1.76% | 2.13% | 2.20% | 2.12% | -2.05% | 4.08% | -2.78% | 15.93% |
| 2023 | 7.09% | -3.03% | 2.74% | 1.27% | -0.88% | 5.40% | 3.32% | -2.55% | -4.15% | -2.70% | 8.57% | 5.01% | 20.84% |
| 2022 | -4.56% | -2.52% | 1.49% | -7.81% | 0.44% | -7.37% | 6.85% | -3.83% | -8.85% | 5.76% | 7.38% | -4.24% | -17.53% |
| 2021 | -0.17% | 2.36% | 2.60% | 3.88% | 1.23% | 1.44% | 0.74% | 2.16% | -3.79% | 4.83% | -2.14% | 3.36% | 17.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
This portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.50%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 10, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 92.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.77% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.96, 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
- 0.50%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 90.77%
- Downside Capture
- 92.35%
Expense Ratio
Second Grader's Starter Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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
Second Grader's Starter Portfolio ranks 66 for risk / return — above 66% of Portfolios peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Second Grader's Starter Portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.87 | 1.73 | +0.13 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.61 | 2.40 | +0.21 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.31 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.69 | 2.45 | +0.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.28 | 10.40 | +0.88 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 24 | 0.65 | 0.94 | 1.11 | 0.88 | 2.17 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 67 | 1.75 | 2.41 | 1.32 | 2.59 | 9.48 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 72 | 1.85 | 2.55 | 1.33 | 2.71 | 11.68 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Second Grader's Starter Portfolio provided a 1.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.77% | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.17% | 2.19% | 1.86% | 1.69% | 2.27% | 2.49% | 2.08% | 2.29% | 2.33% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.03% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.50% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.02% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 Second Grader's Starter Portfolio. 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 Second Grader's Starter Portfolio was 52.66%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 884 trading sessions.
The current Second Grader's Starter Portfolio drawdown is 0.51%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-52.66%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 6mo | 4y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2012 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-31.07%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 4mo 22d | 6mo 1dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-25.10%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-16.87%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 4mo | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-16.30%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 6mo 2d | 1y 2moMay 2015 - Aug 2016 | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
AI Analysis
The gist
The portfolio is a 60/30/10 bet on global equities with a small bond sleeve, so its diversification is mostly geographic rather than asset-class based.
The numbers
- Diversification ratio: 1.06 over one year and inception, at just the 8th–17th percentiles of platform portfolios.
- Effective asset count is 2.17 of 3: the two equity funds function largely as one risk source.
- Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) and Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) correlate at 0.83; Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is the only independent-moving sleeve.
The good
- BND’s correlations with VTI and VEU are -0.13 and -0.08, providing genuine ballast rather than decorative diversification.
- The equity allocation spans U.S. and foreign large-cap markets, which is a coherent global-market construction.
The bad
- VTI correlates 0.98 with the portfolio and VEU 0.93. The portfolio has three tickers, but approximately one equity engine.
- With BND at 10%, its diversification benefit is mathematically present and economically modest.
The ugly
- A broad global equity drawdown would stress both VTI and VEU together; the bond sleeve would then be asked to diversify roughly 90% of the portfolio.
Next steps
- Portfolios with this profile are typically complemented by larger exposures whose risk drivers sit outside global equities, such as high-quality bonds or alternative diversifiers.
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.17, 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 | 1.06 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.06 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.06, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios. The holdings provided limited volatility reduction when combined.
Second Grader's Starter Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most. | 0.96 |
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history. | 0.96 |
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period. | 0.96 |
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions. | 0.96 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 10, 2007 | 0.97 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while BND has the lowest at -0.13.
Asset Correlations Table
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