Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 2 Fund Index, 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 Apr 10, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of BND
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the 2 Fund Index returned -4.31% Year-To-Date and 9.25% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 2 Fund Index | 0.16% | -2.10% | -4.31% | -3.55% | 11.51% | 12.84% | 6.39% | 9.25% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.11% | -3.66% | -9.29% | -8.34% | 17.67% | 21.67% | 11.69% | 16.20% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 11, 2007, 2 Fund Index's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 2 Fund Index closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.54% | -1.32% | -3.23% | 0.74% | -4.31% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.26% | -0.44% | -4.14% | 1.21% | 4.31% | 4.00% | 1.78% | 0.95% | 2.92% | 2.31% | -0.52% | -0.40% | 13.74% |
| 2024 | 1.00% | 2.90% | 1.12% | -3.29% | 3.98% | 3.88% | 0.28% | 1.84% | 1.83% | -1.36% | 4.00% | -0.55% | 16.47% |
| 2023 | 6.85% | -2.02% | 5.28% | 0.81% | 2.03% | 3.45% | 1.63% | -0.88% | -4.14% | -1.64% | 8.07% | 3.95% | 25.14% |
| 2022 | -5.73% | -2.79% | 0.32% | -8.39% | -0.83% | -4.89% | 7.67% | -3.94% | -7.40% | 1.46% | 4.15% | -4.67% | -23.37% |
| 2021 | -0.94% | -0.35% | 0.27% | 3.91% | -0.67% | 3.54% | 2.17% | 1.76% | -3.23% | 4.15% | 0.47% | 0.68% | 12.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
2 Fund Index has an annualized alpha of 3.52%, beta of 0.49, and R² of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 11, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (60.25%) than losses (55.48%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.52% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.49 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
- 3.52%
- Beta
- 0.49
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 60.25%
- Downside Capture
- 55.48%
Expense Ratio
2 Fund Index 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
2 Fund Index ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.00 | 0.88 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.53 | 1.37 | +0.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.41 | 1.39 | +0.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.02 | 6.43 | -1.42 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 38 | 0.78 | 1.27 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 3.90 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
2 Fund Index provided a 2.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.19% | 2.13% | 2.07% | 1.83% | 1.65% | 1.30% | 1.52% | 1.84% | 2.07% | 1.84% | 1.95% | 1.94% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
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 2 Fund Index. 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 2 Fund Index was 26.54%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 252 trading sessions.
The current 2 Fund Index drawdown is 5.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.54% | May 20, 2008 | 202 | Mar 9, 2009 | 252 | Mar 9, 2010 | 454 |
| -26.05% | Dec 28, 2021 | 216 | Nov 3, 2022 | 344 | Mar 20, 2024 | 560 |
| -17.73% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 48 | May 29, 2020 | 70 |
| -11.63% | Dec 12, 2024 | 79 | Apr 8, 2025 | 39 | Jun 4, 2025 | 118 |
| -10.6% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 53 | Mar 13, 2019 | 133 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BND | VUG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.14 | 0.95 | 0.90 |
| BND | -0.14 | 1.00 | -0.11 | 0.11 |
| VUG | 0.95 | -0.11 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.90 | 0.11 | 0.96 | 1.00 |