Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cliff 2, 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 Feb 1, 2017, corresponding to the inception date of VEGBX
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.11% | 2.78% | -0.42% | 4.03% | 27.10% | 18.38% | 10.55% | 12.70% |
Portfolio Cliff 2 | -0.05% | 2.01% | 1.18% | 4.12% | 17.97% | 11.50% | 5.72% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIV Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | -0.19% | 0.36% | 0.11% | 0.70% | 7.12% | 3.97% | 0.56% | 2.04% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.15% | 0.46% | 0.39% | 0.77% | 6.32% | 3.55% | 0.28% | 1.69% |
SPSB SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.03% | 0.51% | 0.55% | 1.63% | 5.33% | 5.23% | 2.68% | 2.63% |
VEGBX Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.28% | 0.90% | 0.55% | 3.64% | 16.69% | 11.13% | 4.55% | — |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 0.00% | 1.26% | 0.46% | 2.94% | 10.45% | 8.20% | 4.12% | 5.31% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -0.12% | 3.06% | 0.25% | 4.74% | 29.52% | 19.61% | 10.91% | 14.16% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.25% | 5.97% | 7.84% | 14.97% | 39.40% | 17.45% | 8.42% | 9.45% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 2, 2017, Cliff 2's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Cliff 2 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.19% | 1.07% | -3.37% | 2.39% | 1.18% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.80% | 0.55% | -1.77% | 0.33% | 2.48% | 2.94% | 0.70% | 1.89% | 1.93% | 1.32% | 0.52% | 0.38% | 13.81% |
| 2024 | 0.12% | 1.65% | 1.97% | -2.53% | 2.67% | 1.34% | 2.03% | 1.79% | 1.68% | -1.60% | 2.60% | -1.81% | 10.17% |
| 2023 | 4.76% | -2.41% | 2.24% | 0.87% | -0.67% | 2.83% | 1.94% | -1.28% | -2.81% | -1.67% | 6.12% | 4.09% | 14.38% |
| 2022 | -3.25% | -2.14% | -0.13% | -5.47% | 0.61% | -5.28% | 5.12% | -2.83% | -6.13% | 2.99% | 5.24% | -2.26% | -13.48% |
| 2021 | -0.40% | 0.49% | 0.76% | 2.46% | 0.69% | 1.10% | 0.80% | 1.13% | -2.21% | 2.08% | -1.20% | 1.91% | 7.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
Cliff 2 has an annualized alpha of 1.90%, beta of 0.42, and R² of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2017.
- This portfolio participated in 55.93% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.34% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.42 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
- 1.90%
- Beta
- 0.42
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 49.34%
- Downside Capture
- 55.93%
Expense Ratio
Cliff 2 has an expense ratio of 0.11%, 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
Cliff 2 ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.01 | 2.23 | +0.78 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.46 | 3.12 | +1.34 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.61 | 1.42 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.20 | 4.05 | +0.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.27 | 17.91 | +1.36 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIV Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 31 | 1.59 | 2.38 | 1.28 | 2.12 | 7.34 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 31 | 1.58 | 2.36 | 1.28 | 2.29 | 7.38 |
SPSB SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | 93 | 3.77 | 6.23 | 1.88 | 5.99 | 27.25 |
VEGBX Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 84 | 3.40 | 5.66 | 1.75 | 3.97 | 17.25 |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 88 | 3.15 | 5.63 | 1.89 | 4.14 | 21.95 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 66 | 2.36 | 3.28 | 1.44 | 4.38 | 19.06 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 77 | 3.00 | 4.04 | 1.56 | 4.44 | 17.78 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Cliff 2 provided a 3.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.54% | 3.63% | 3.76% | 3.54% | 2.93% | 2.51% | 2.61% | 3.23% | 3.22% | 2.32% | 2.38% | 2.50% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BIV Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 4.13% | 4.01% | 3.79% | 3.09% | 2.41% | 3.42% | 2.95% | 2.75% | 2.88% | 2.69% | 3.01% | 3.02% |
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% |
SPSB SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.44% | 4.55% | 4.85% | 4.05% | 1.92% | 1.19% | 1.94% | 2.77% | 2.36% | 1.94% | 1.65% | 1.43% |
VEGBX Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 5.69% | 6.34% | 7.02% | 7.20% | 5.61% | 5.14% | 4.62% | 6.42% | 5.00% | 0.39% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 6.24% | 6.15% | 6.11% | 5.68% | 5.11% | 3.43% | 4.62% | 5.24% | 5.94% | 5.29% | 5.41% | 6.42% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.13% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.77% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
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 Cliff 2. 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 Cliff 2 was 19.72%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
The current Cliff 2 drawdown is 1.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.72% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 79 | Jul 15, 2020 | 102 |
| -19.21% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 340 | Feb 23, 2024 | 575 |
| -7.75% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 100 |
| -7.3% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 59 |
| -4.97% | Feb 26, 2026 | 22 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.81, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | SPSB | BND | BIV | VWEHX | VEGBX | VEU | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.45 | 0.31 | 0.79 | 0.99 | 0.93 |
| SPSB | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.69 | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.32 |
| BND | 0.05 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.28 | 0.51 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.27 |
| BIV | 0.03 | 0.69 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.29 | 0.51 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.27 |
| VWEHX | 0.45 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.60 |
| VEGBX | 0.31 | 0.40 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.52 |
| VEU | 0.79 | 0.18 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.46 | 0.32 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.32 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.60 | 0.52 | 0.86 | 0.94 | 1.00 |