Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | Short-Term Bond | 10% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 10% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VOO 70/10/10/10, 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 VOO 70/10/10/10 returned 6.53% Year-To-Date and 12.66% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio VOO 70/10/10/10 | 0.21% | -0.66% | 6.53% | 6.97% | 21.46% | 18.99% | 11.76% | 12.66% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | -0.01% | -0.38% | 0.10% | 0.53% | 3.66% | 4.42% | 1.57% | 1.91% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.05% | -0.19% | 0.34% | 0.74% | 3.33% | 4.04% | 1.70% | 1.63% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.25% | 0.24% | 8.72% | 8.77% | 24.91% | 21.45% | 13.49% | 15.35% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 9, 2010, VOO 70/10/10/10's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VOO 70/10/10/10 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.28% | 0.52% | -4.84% | 7.30% | 3.70% | -2.14% | 6.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.65% | -0.52% | -2.79% | 0.16% | 4.30% | 3.82% | 1.52% | 2.15% | 3.74% | 2.11% | 0.80% | 0.34% | 19.60% |
| 2024 | 1.04% | 3.60% | 3.24% | -2.61% | 3.80% | 2.59% | 1.62% | 2.08% | 2.22% | -0.41% | 3.86% | -1.77% | 20.76% |
| 2023 | 5.18% | -2.50% | 3.75% | 1.26% | 0.12% | 4.27% | 2.60% | -1.22% | -3.86% | -0.75% | 6.89% | 3.63% | 20.47% |
| 2022 | -4.00% | -1.52% | 2.36% | -6.48% | -0.02% | -5.98% | 6.31% | -3.44% | -7.11% | 5.44% | 4.94% | -3.82% | -13.69% |
| 2021 | -1.04% | 1.28% | 3.14% | 4.09% | 1.27% | 0.79% | 2.02% | 2.06% | -3.65% | 4.96% | -0.60% | 3.53% | 19.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
VOO 70/10/10/10 has an annualized alpha of 2.49%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 09, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (73.90%) than losses (69.42%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.49% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 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
- 2.49%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 73.90%
- Downside Capture
- 69.42%
Expense Ratio
VOO 70/10/10/10 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
VOO 70/10/10/10 ranks 56 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for VOO 70/10/10/10 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.24 | 1.94 | +0.30 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.07 | 2.63 | +0.45 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.35 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.68 | 2.59 | +0.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.21 | 11.84 | +0.36 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 70 | 2.06 | 3.30 | 1.39 | 2.85 | 9.83 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 86 | 2.51 | 4.11 | 1.51 | 3.76 | 15.12 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 69 | 2.08 | 2.80 | 1.38 | 2.81 | 12.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VOO 70/10/10/10 provided a 1.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.50% | 1.55% | 1.60% | 1.56% | 1.46% | 1.04% | 1.35% | 1.76% | 1.81% | 1.51% | 1.63% | 1.67% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 4.00% | 3.83% | 3.38% | 2.46% | 1.50% | 1.45% | 1.79% | 2.29% | 1.99% | 1.65% | 1.48% | 1.40% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.69% | 3.81% | 3.92% | 2.99% | 1.30% | 0.26% | 0.94% | 2.12% | 1.72% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 0.54% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 VOO 70/10/10/10. 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 VOO 70/10/10/10 was 24.16%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current VOO 70/10/10/10 drawdown is 2.31%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -24.16%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.24%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moJan 2022 - Nov 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.87%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 2mo 24d | 5mo 28dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.84%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 13dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2011 correction2011 | -12.59%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 3mo 22d | 8mo 26dMay 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.92, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.15 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.15, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
VOO 70/10/10/10 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 9, 2010 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SHY has the lowest at -0.10.
Asset Correlations Table
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