Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 30% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 30% |
Benchmark: S&P 500 Index · Rebalance: Every 3 months
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Value, 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 Jul 31, 2026, the Value returned 15.75% Year-To-Date and 17.07% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.70% | 0.09% | 7.94% | 9.41% | 18.15% | 17.84% | 11.25% | 13.26% | 8.09% |
Portfolio Value | 0.02% | -0.81% | 13.72% | 15.75% | 26.07% | 21.07% | 14.13% | 17.07% | 11.86% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | -0.38% | -3.47% | 21.30% | 20.36% | 31.68% | 26.48% | 17.81% | 24.06% | 14.84% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.53% | -0.29% | 8.77% | 10.49% | 19.82% | 18.92% | 11.74% | 14.63% | 9.58% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | -0.27% | 1.18% | 11.27% | 16.37% | 26.83% | 17.12% | 12.29% | 12.57% | 9.67% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 30, 2004, Value's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Value closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.78% | 0.12% | -4.58% | 11.32% | 8.34% | 0.25% | -1.55% | 15.75% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.28% | -1.36% | -5.78% | -1.00% | 6.53% | 6.10% | 2.20% | 2.26% | 4.24% | 2.64% | -0.76% | 0.32% | 18.41% |
| 2024 | 1.32% | 4.57% | 3.29% | -4.60% | 5.20% | 3.71% | 1.73% | 2.05% | 1.96% | -0.93% | 6.43% | -3.08% | 23.23% |
| 2023 | 6.52% | -1.75% | 4.00% | 0.88% | 1.44% | 6.39% | 3.36% | -2.14% | -4.86% | -2.36% | 9.78% | 5.12% | 28.49% |
| 2022 | -5.09% | -2.61% | 3.27% | -8.64% | 0.17% | -8.47% | 9.25% | -4.02% | -9.59% | 9.00% | 5.48% | -5.68% | -17.80% |
| 2021 | -0.58% | 3.20% | 3.76% | 4.60% | 0.66% | 2.81% | 2.01% | 2.83% | -4.70% | 6.77% | -0.53% | 4.30% | 27.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
Value has an annualized alpha of 2.84%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 30, 2004.
- This portfolio captured 114.82% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.40% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.84% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.98, 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
- 2.84%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 114.82%
- Downside Capture
- 100.40%
Expense Ratio
Value 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
Value ranks 70 for risk / return — above 70% 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 Value 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 | 1.82 | 1.42 | +0.41 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.49 | 1.98 | +0.51 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.25 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.10 | 2.00 | +1.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.91 | 8.49 | +3.42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 52 | 1.31 | 1.82 | 1.23 | 1.94 | 5.23 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 67 | 1.52 | 2.12 | 1.27 | 2.23 | 9.62 |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 93 | 2.62 | 3.74 | 1.47 | 4.24 | 16.42 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Value provided a 1.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.10% | 1.18% | 1.38% | 1.51% | 1.69% | 1.32% | 1.58% | 1.79% | 2.02% | 1.67% | 1.89% | 1.96% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.06% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 1.86% | 2.05% | 2.31% | 2.46% | 2.52% | 2.15% | 2.56% | 2.50% | 2.73% | 2.29% | 2.44% | 2.60% |
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 Value. 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 Value was 55.49%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 743 trading sessions.
The current Value drawdown is 3.00%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-55.49%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 4moOct 2007 - Feb 2012 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-34.40%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 18dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-24.97%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 9mo 22d | 1y 7moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-19.99%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 12d | 6mo 16dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-19.90%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.94, 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 | 1.10 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.04 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.04, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios. The holdings provided limited volatility reduction when combined.
Value 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. | 0.98 |
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period. | 0.99 |
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions. | 0.99 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 30, 2004 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VGT has the lowest at 0.87.
Asset Correlations Table
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