Asset Allocation
Find the right asset allocation for New 401
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in New 401, 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 New 401 returned 9.24% Year-To-Date and 9.77% 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 New 401 | -2.53% | -0.13% | 9.24% | 10.33% | 22.39% | 16.53% | 8.40% | 9.77% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
JVLIX John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Fund | -2.59% | 2.43% | 14.16% | 14.79% | 29.56% | 20.72% | 11.99% | 12.37% |
VFORX Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund | -2.37% | -0.74% | 7.09% | 7.87% | 19.89% | 16.11% | 8.09% | 10.25% |
VTINX Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund | -1.18% | -0.56% | 3.17% | 3.67% | 10.45% | 8.92% | 3.88% | 5.13% |
VTSNX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares | -3.59% | -2.25% | 10.41% | 12.83% | 26.31% | 17.89% | 7.70% | 9.23% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2011, New 401's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, New 401 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.85% | 2.81% | -5.80% | 6.88% | 3.64% | -1.95% | 9.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.30% | 0.30% | -1.93% | 0.55% | 3.78% | 3.67% | 0.33% | 2.93% | 2.87% | 0.97% | 0.72% | 1.17% | 20.13% |
| 2024 | -0.15% | 2.99% | 3.54% | -3.01% | 3.32% | 0.18% | 2.76% | 1.83% | 1.67% | -2.10% | 3.11% | -3.63% | 10.61% |
| 2023 | 5.93% | -3.13% | 1.29% | 0.90% | -2.04% | 4.64% | 3.20% | -2.22% | -3.01% | -2.89% | 7.08% | 4.97% | 14.83% |
| 2022 | -2.27% | -1.84% | 0.35% | -5.80% | 1.53% | -7.30% | 5.03% | -3.32% | -8.06% | 5.83% | 7.71% | -3.25% | -12.12% |
| 2021 | -0.41% | 3.39% | 3.43% | 3.00% | 2.31% | -0.20% | 0.07% | 1.53% | -3.10% | 3.38% | -2.37% | 3.94% | 15.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
New 401 has an annualized alpha of -0.22%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 84.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.32% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.22%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 74.32%
- Downside Capture
- 84.46%
Expense Ratio
New 401 has an expense ratio of 0.28%, placing it in the medium range. 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
New 401 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 New 401 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.21 | 1.94 | +0.27 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.02 | 2.63 | +0.40 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.35 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.93 | 2.59 | +0.34 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.49 | 11.84 | +0.64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JVLIX John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Fund | 79 | 2.47 | 3.35 | 1.44 | 3.91 | 16.58 |
VFORX Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund | 53 | 2.05 | 2.83 | 1.38 | 2.67 | 11.72 |
VTINX Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund | 54 | 2.08 | 2.98 | 1.41 | 2.53 | 11.11 |
VTSNX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares | 42 | 1.83 | 2.48 | 1.34 | 2.38 | 9.35 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
New 401 provided a 4.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.05% | 4.48% | 6.92% | 4.37% | 4.19% | 12.06% | 2.20% | 3.64% | 5.46% | 2.39% | 2.16% | 3.20% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
JVLIX John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Fund | 5.81% | 6.64% | 13.97% | 7.22% | 7.16% | 14.63% | 1.57% | 5.87% | 10.59% | 4.60% | 1.22% | 3.44% |
VFORX Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund | 2.58% | 2.77% | 2.86% | 2.38% | 2.60% | 20.68% | 2.06% | 2.28% | 2.58% | 0.04% | 2.40% | 2.99% |
VTINX Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund | 4.87% | 5.02% | 5.89% | 4.01% | 3.08% | 8.63% | 3.42% | 2.62% | 4.19% | 1.56% | 2.27% | 3.53% |
VTSNX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares | 2.74% | 3.17% | 3.36% | 3.24% | 3.08% | 3.08% | 2.13% | 3.16% | 3.19% | 2.75% | 2.95% | 2.86% |
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 New 401. 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 New 401 was 30.38%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current New 401 drawdown is 2.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.38%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 21d | 9mo 23dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.24%Sep 2022 | 8mo 20d | 1y 4mo | 2y 16dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.23%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo 25d | 10mo 29dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -17.29%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 10mo 1d | 1y 6moMay 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.24%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 12d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.92, 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 | 1.05 | 1.11 | 1.08 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.05, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
New 401 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 3, 2011 | 0.93 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFORX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while VTSNX has the lowest at 0.81.
Asset Correlations Table
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