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Mid Cap
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VO 100.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
VO
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF
Mid Cap Blend Equities
100%

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mid Cap, 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 Jun 9, 2026, the Mid Cap returned 8.60% Year-To-Date and 11.44% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
Mid Cap
-0.04%1.75%8.60%8.43%16.32%15.78%7.59%11.44%
VO
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF
-0.04%1.75%8.60%8.43%16.32%15.78%7.59%11.44%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 30, 2004, Mid Cap's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Mid Cap closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.02%3.41%-5.86%7.68%2.13%-0.58%8.60%
20254.35%-1.85%-3.97%-0.98%5.49%3.98%2.20%1.38%1.67%-0.96%0.43%-0.27%11.62%
2024-1.49%4.97%4.28%-4.72%2.75%-0.64%4.04%2.51%2.55%-0.42%8.34%-6.82%15.31%
20237.95%-2.70%-1.10%-0.77%-2.63%8.45%3.52%-3.61%-4.87%-4.72%10.00%7.14%16.03%
2022-7.88%-0.97%2.66%-8.02%-0.36%-9.36%9.55%-2.94%-9.88%8.52%6.15%-5.36%-18.73%
2021-0.47%5.34%2.40%4.83%0.81%1.77%1.31%3.02%-4.19%6.59%-2.50%3.92%24.70%

Benchmark Metrics

Mid Cap has an annualized alpha of 1.27%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 30, 2004.

  • This portfolio captured 109.95% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.16% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • With beta of 1.04 and R2 of 0.91, 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
1.27%
Beta
1.04
0.91
Upside Capture
109.95%
Downside Capture
103.16%

Expense Ratio

Mid Cap 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

Mid Cap ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


Mid Cap Risk / Return Rank: 2121
Overall Rank
Mid Cap Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1818
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Mid Cap Sortino Ratio Rank: 1818
Sortino Ratio Rank
Mid Cap Omega Ratio Rank: 1717
Omega Ratio Rank
Mid Cap Calmar Ratio Rank: 2323
Calmar Ratio Rank
Mid Cap Martin Ratio Rank: 2626
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mid Cap and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.31

1.94

-0.62

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

1.89

2.63

-0.73

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.35

-0.12

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.01

2.59

-0.58

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

7.62

11.84

-4.23


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VO
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF
431.311.891.232.017.62

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 Cap Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.31
  • 5-Year: 0.43
  • 10-Year: 0.61
  • All Time: 0.50

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 Cap 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 Cap provided a 1.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.38%1.52%1.49%1.52%1.60%1.12%1.45%1.48%1.82%1.35%1.45%1.47%
VO
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF
1.38%1.52%1.49%1.52%1.60%1.12%1.45%1.48%1.82%1.35%1.45%1.47%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.27
2025$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.29$1.11
2024$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.99
2023$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.88
2022$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.82
2021$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.72

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 Cap. 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 Cap was 58.87%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 485 trading sessions.

The current Mid Cap drawdown is 2.10%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-58.87%Mar 2009
1y 7mo1y 11mo
3y 6moJul 2007 - Feb 2011
COVID crash2020
-39.37%Mar 2020
1mo 1d5mo 13d
6mo 14dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020
Bear market2022
-27.57%Oct 2022
11mo 1d1y 9mo
2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024
2011 bear market2011
-24.63%Oct 2011
2mo 27d5mo 12d
8mo 9dJul 2011 - Mar 2012
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-21.22%Dec 2018
3mo 26d3mo 12d
7mo 8dAug 2018 - Apr 2019

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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Mid Cap correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Mid Cap has a 0.78 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.78

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.83

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.89

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.90

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 30, 2004

0.92


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

VO
0.92

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Mid Cap

VO
1.00
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