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US Growth
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VUG 100.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
Large Cap Growth Equities
100%

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in US Growth, 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 US Growth returned 6.14% Year-To-Date and 17.95% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
US Growth
0.33%-0.73%6.14%5.11%23.11%24.71%14.33%17.95%
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
0.33%-0.73%6.14%5.11%23.11%24.71%14.33%17.95%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 2, 2004, US Growth's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, US Growth closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.29%-4.29%-5.12%14.25%7.73%-3.78%6.14%
20251.93%-3.02%-8.48%2.01%9.21%6.24%3.83%0.76%4.69%4.01%-1.61%-0.51%19.40%
20242.16%7.07%1.36%-4.18%6.32%6.78%-1.79%2.25%2.35%-0.26%6.84%0.45%32.69%
202310.38%-1.42%7.76%1.04%5.17%6.91%3.36%-1.09%-5.74%-1.76%11.61%4.32%46.83%
2022-9.41%-4.59%3.80%-12.88%-2.69%-8.46%13.04%-5.00%-10.44%4.11%4.62%-8.36%-33.16%
2021-1.01%0.85%1.80%6.91%-1.43%6.02%3.18%3.67%-5.32%8.26%0.71%1.57%27.35%

Benchmark Metrics

US Growth has an annualized alpha of 3.22%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2004.

  • This portfolio captured 116.02% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.14% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.22% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.91, 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
3.22%
Beta
1.02
0.91
Upside Capture
116.02%
Downside Capture
100.14%

Expense Ratio

US Growth 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

US Growth ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


US Growth Risk / Return Rank: 1818
Overall Rank
US Growth Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2020
Sharpe Ratio Rank
US Growth Sortino Ratio Rank: 1919
Sortino Ratio Rank
US Growth Omega Ratio Rank: 2020
Omega Ratio Rank
US Growth Calmar Ratio Rank: 1414
Calmar Ratio Rank
US Growth Martin Ratio Rank: 1717
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for US Growth and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.43

1.94

-0.50

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

1.95

2.63

-0.67

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.35

-0.10

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.40

2.59

-1.18

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

4.90

11.84

-6.95


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
401.431.951.251.404.90

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.

US Growth Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.43
  • 5-Year: 0.65
  • 10-Year: 0.84
  • All Time: 0.61

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 1.62 to 2.49, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of US Growth 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

US Growth provided a 0.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.38%0.41%0.47%0.58%0.70%0.48%0.66%0.95%1.32%1.14%1.39%1.30%
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
0.38%0.41%0.47%0.58%0.70%0.48%0.66%0.95%1.32%1.14%1.39%1.30%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08
2025$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.34
2024$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.32
2023$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.30
2022$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.25
2021$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.26

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 US Growth. 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 US Growth was 50.68%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 485 trading sessions.

The current US Growth drawdown is 4.52%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-50.68%Mar 2009
1y 4mo1y 11mo
3y 3moNov 2007 - Feb 2011
Bear market2022
-35.61%Nov 2022
11mo 16d1y 2mo
2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024
COVID crash2020
-31.78%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 17d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2025 selloff2025
-22.85%Apr 2025
1mo 17d2mo 17d
4mo 4dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-22.34%Dec 2018
2mo 23d3mo 17d
6mo 10dOct 2018 - Apr 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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

US Growth correlation to the S&P 500 Index

US Growth has a 0.93 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.93

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.93

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.94

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.93

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 2, 2004

0.94


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

VUG
0.94

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. US Growth

VUG
1.00
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