Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 55% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 40% |
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 5% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VTI/VXUS/BNDW, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.64% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio VTI/VXUS/BNDW | -2.99% | -0.09% | 8.98% | 9.58% | 24.15% | 19.04% | 9.93% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -0.29% | -0.09% | 0.24% | 0.29% | 3.49% | 3.93% | 0.19% | — |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -2.68% | 0.88% | 8.72% | 8.29% | 24.59% | 21.08% | 12.19% | 14.71% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -3.73% | -1.45% | 10.17% | 12.29% | 25.97% | 17.71% | 7.67% | 9.19% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 2018, VTI/VXUS/BNDW's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VTI/VXUS/BNDW closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.13% | 1.93% | -6.08% | 8.82% | 4.35% | -2.79% | 8.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.04% | -0.21% | -3.00% | 0.77% | 5.34% | 4.48% | 0.90% | 3.00% | 3.30% | 1.89% | 0.32% | 0.97% | 22.56% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | 4.05% | 3.14% | -3.41% | 4.27% | 1.41% | 2.20% | 2.19% | 2.23% | -2.28% | 3.74% | -2.88% | 15.10% |
| 2023 | 7.42% | -3.14% | 2.75% | 1.37% | -1.19% | 5.49% | 3.56% | -2.84% | -4.11% | -2.84% | 8.67% | 5.13% | 20.97% |
| 2022 | -4.55% | -2.57% | 1.52% | -7.79% | 0.48% | -7.77% | 6.73% | -4.00% | -9.20% | 5.79% | 8.17% | -4.13% | -17.66% |
| 2021 | -0.12% | 2.56% | 2.74% | 3.90% | 1.47% | 1.27% | 0.57% | 2.15% | -3.89% | 4.81% | -2.46% | 3.50% | 17.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
VTI/VXUS/BNDW has an annualized alpha of 0.26%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 07, 2018.
- This portfolio participated in 92.08% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.86% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.94, 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
- 0.26%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 87.86%
- Downside Capture
- 92.08%
Expense Ratio
VTI/VXUS/BNDW has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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/VXUS/BNDW ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for VTI/VXUS/BNDW and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.99 | 2.01 | -0.02 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.72 | 2.71 | +0.01 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.36 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.69 | 2.69 | 0.00 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.78 | 12.34 | -0.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 27 | 0.97 | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 3.38 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 71 | 2.10 | 2.83 | 1.38 | 2.93 | 13.45 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 55 | 1.69 | 2.31 | 1.31 | 2.34 | 9.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VTI/VXUS/BNDW provided a 1.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.88% | 2.09% | 2.24% | 2.28% | 2.25% | 2.03% | 1.72% | 2.35% | 2.48% | 2.03% | 2.23% | 2.22% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 4.22% | 4.12% | 3.90% | 3.73% | 2.02% | 2.58% | 1.56% | 3.05% | 1.66% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.04% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.75% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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/VXUS/BNDW. 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/VXUS/BNDW was 32.87%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current VTI/VXUS/BNDW drawdown is 3.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.87%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.01%Oct 2022 | 11mo 7d | 1y 3mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.00%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 23dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.30%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.38%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 17d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.15, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.05 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.04 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.04, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
VTI/VXUS/BNDW correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 7, 2018 | 0.95 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while BNDW has the lowest at 0.10.
Asset Correlations Table
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