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VTI/VEA 80/20
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VTI 80.00%VEA 20.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VTI/VEA 80/20, 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 Jul 26, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of VEA

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the VTI/VEA 80/20 returned -1.78% Year-To-Date and 12.97% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
VTI/VEA 80/20
-0.03%-3.17%-1.78%0.74%20.32%17.84%10.40%12.97%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.16%-3.26%-3.13%-1.24%17.86%18.10%10.66%13.75%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
-0.77%-2.79%3.65%8.84%30.37%16.09%8.76%9.49%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 27, 2007, VTI/VEA 80/20's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VTI/VEA 80/20 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.46%0.85%-5.80%0.91%-1.78%
20253.31%-1.05%-4.60%0.20%6.02%4.80%1.56%2.75%3.25%2.12%0.41%0.61%20.70%
20240.68%4.80%3.33%-4.16%4.74%2.13%2.12%2.29%1.84%-1.62%5.49%-3.12%19.54%
20237.34%-2.62%2.70%1.39%-0.41%6.28%3.56%-2.33%-4.60%-2.79%9.29%5.35%24.42%
2022-5.62%-2.52%2.73%-8.66%0.14%-8.43%8.53%-4.14%-9.34%7.70%6.63%-5.08%-18.59%
2021-0.41%3.00%3.47%4.64%1.07%1.80%1.49%2.55%-4.25%5.99%-2.08%3.90%22.79%

Benchmark Metrics

VTI/VEA 80/20 has an annualized alpha of 0.96%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 27, 2007.

  • With beta of 0.99 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
0.96%
Beta
0.99
0.98
Upside Capture
104.47%
Downside Capture
100.40%

Expense Ratio

VTI/VEA 80/20 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

VTI/VEA 80/20 ranks 48 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.


VTI/VEA 80/20 Risk / Return Rank: 4848
Overall Rank
VTI/VEA 80/20 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4343
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VTI/VEA 80/20 Sortino Ratio Rank: 4646
Sortino Ratio Rank
VTI/VEA 80/20 Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
VTI/VEA 80/20 Calmar Ratio Rank: 4646
Calmar Ratio Rank
VTI/VEA 80/20 Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
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

1.12

0.88

+0.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.70

1.37

+0.33

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.76

1.39

+0.37

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.31

6.43

+1.88


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
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
540.941.471.221.537.16
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
831.732.361.352.6410.14

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.

VTI/VEA 80/20 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.12
  • 5-Year: 0.63
  • 10-Year: 0.74
  • All Time: 0.46

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 1.00 to 1.70, 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 VTI/VEA 80/20 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

VTI/VEA 80/20 provided a 1.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.51%1.54%1.69%1.78%1.91%1.60%1.55%2.03%2.30%1.92%2.15%2.17%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.16%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.90%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%

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 VTI/VEA 80/20. 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 VTI/VEA 80/20 was 56.29%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 888 trading sessions.

The current VTI/VEA 80/20 drawdown is 5.59%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-56.29%Oct 10, 2007355Mar 9, 2009888Sep 13, 20121243
-34.82%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020103Aug 18, 2020126
-25.92%Jan 4, 2022195Oct 12, 2022298Dec 19, 2023493
-19.45%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201881Apr 23, 2019146
-17.61%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202541Jun 6, 202576

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 1.47, 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

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

BenchmarkVEAVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.830.990.98
VEA0.831.000.830.89
VTI0.990.831.000.99
Portfolio0.980.890.991.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jul 27, 2007