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LJ
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 LJ , 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 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%0.61%-0.42%4.03%29.40%18.38%10.55%12.70%
Portfolio
LJ
-0.01%1.03%1.85%5.28%20.26%12.19%
VTAPX
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.08%0.24%1.21%1.39%4.57%4.69%3.50%3.08%
VTTVX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2025 Fund
0.15%0.84%1.90%4.76%20.15%11.60%5.49%7.76%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
-0.06%-0.04%0.30%1.19%4.44%4.29%1.70%1.98%
VBIAX
Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.33%0.62%0.39%3.31%21.34%13.31%6.81%9.36%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.62%0.80%0.01%4.75%31.10%20.02%12.14%14.71%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.55%0.98%0.38%4.91%31.89%19.69%10.93%14.27%
VDIGX
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund
0.50%-0.13%-1.92%2.71%11.41%12.18%9.61%12.05%
VSIAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.35%3.62%7.28%13.36%36.17%15.43%8.34%10.73%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.09%2.56%7.67%14.59%43.41%17.45%8.20%9.43%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
0.00%0.00%0.59%1.58%3.75%3.32%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, LJ 's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, LJ closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.88%1.15%-3.91%2.85%1.85%
20252.11%-0.19%-2.02%-0.04%3.20%2.77%0.64%2.33%1.62%0.92%0.78%0.40%13.14%
2024-0.01%2.48%2.16%-2.76%2.86%0.83%2.47%1.68%1.57%-1.61%3.30%-1.48%11.88%
20234.43%-2.05%1.50%0.81%-1.21%3.97%2.24%-1.60%-2.94%-1.65%5.92%4.15%13.89%
2022-3.16%-1.15%0.90%-4.79%0.45%-5.31%5.17%-2.75%-6.54%4.96%4.85%-3.01%-10.77%
20210.57%0.64%0.87%1.43%-2.58%3.40%-1.41%2.95%5.86%

Benchmark Metrics

LJ has an annualized alpha of 0.87%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 64.01% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.45% 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
0.87%
Beta
0.55
0.93
Upside Capture
56.45%
Downside Capture
64.01%

Expense Ratio

LJ has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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

LJ ranks 50 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.


LJ Risk / Return Rank: 5050
Overall Rank
LJ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LJ Sortino Ratio Rank: 4848
Sortino Ratio Rank
LJ Omega Ratio Rank: 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
LJ Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
LJ Martin Ratio Rank: 5959
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

2.64

2.23

+0.40

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.86

3.12

+0.75

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.51

1.42

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.19

4.05

+0.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

18.37

17.91

+0.46


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
VTAPX
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares
702.563.781.554.6816.10
VTTVX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2025 Fund
692.653.801.523.9417.39
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
632.343.721.463.2412.30
VBIAX
Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares
542.082.911.404.0417.80
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
511.952.671.374.1018.34
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
521.952.681.374.1518.40
VDIGX
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund
130.781.201.141.706.86
VSIAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
461.812.591.324.3014.87
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
783.074.101.584.3417.66
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.51

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.

LJ Sharpe ratios as of Apr 10, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.64
  • All Time: 0.72

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 1.91 to 2.92, 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 LJ 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

LJ provided a 5.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio5.59%5.44%5.03%2.86%2.86%3.83%1.95%2.25%2.82%1.88%1.85%2.31%
VTAPX
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.58%3.78%2.68%2.84%6.82%4.67%1.19%1.94%2.45%1.52%0.76%0.00%
VTTVX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2025 Fund
7.25%7.38%7.63%3.96%2.96%16.28%4.35%2.57%3.14%0.47%2.68%4.98%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
3.93%3.83%3.38%2.46%1.50%1.45%1.79%2.29%1.99%1.65%1.48%1.40%
VBIAX
Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares
5.57%6.00%5.27%4.35%2.83%3.19%2.65%2.28%2.32%1.95%2.09%2.09%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.13%1.12%1.24%1.45%1.68%1.24%1.53%1.87%2.05%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.11%1.11%1.26%1.42%1.65%1.20%1.41%1.76%2.03%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VDIGX
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund
25.04%21.90%21.94%2.29%6.06%5.45%2.83%4.70%8.72%5.16%2.86%5.70%
VSIAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.83%1.95%1.98%2.10%2.03%1.75%1.68%2.06%2.35%1.79%1.77%1.99%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.79%3.15%3.33%3.22%3.04%3.05%2.10%3.04%3.16%2.73%2.93%2.84%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.68%4.14%1.63%4.53%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%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 LJ . 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 LJ was 16.72%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 303 trading sessions.

The current LJ drawdown is 1.60%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.72%Jan 5, 2022186Sep 30, 2022303Dec 14, 2023489
-9.48%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202527May 16, 202562
-5.65%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-3.95%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202410Aug 19, 202424
-3.61%Nov 9, 202116Dec 1, 202122Jan 3, 202238

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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkVMFXXVTAPXBSVVTIAXVDIGXVSIAXVFIAXVTSAXVTTVXVBIAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.030.140.120.770.800.791.000.990.910.970.95
VMFXX0.031.000.070.09-0.030.060.020.030.030.020.040.04
VTAPX0.140.071.000.680.190.180.150.140.150.300.260.23
BSV0.120.090.681.000.190.200.110.120.130.340.290.23
VTIAX0.77-0.030.190.191.000.650.730.770.780.880.780.85
VDIGX0.800.060.180.200.651.000.750.800.800.770.800.85
VSIAX0.790.020.150.110.730.751.000.790.840.800.810.90
VFIAX1.000.030.140.120.770.800.791.000.990.910.970.95
VTSAX0.990.030.150.130.780.800.840.991.000.920.970.96
VTTVX0.910.020.300.340.880.770.800.910.921.000.960.96
VBIAX0.970.040.260.290.780.800.810.970.970.961.000.97
Portfolio0.950.040.230.230.850.850.900.950.960.960.971.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021