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Retirement Glidepath
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Retirement Glidepath, 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 6, 2026, the Retirement Glidepath returned 3.58% Year-To-Date and 7.66% 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
Retirement Glidepath
0.07%-1.55%3.58%4.56%13.51%13.60%9.27%7.66%
FXAIX
Fidelity 500 Index Fund
-2.63%-0.08%8.42%8.48%24.54%21.52%13.40%15.25%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.26%-8.41%0.24%3.07%30.18%29.71%17.55%12.56%
MGV
Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF
0.48%3.05%12.90%14.55%26.25%18.43%12.03%12.77%
QLENX
AQR Long-Short Equity N
-1.02%0.94%-1.02%2.01%14.23%26.61%21.21%11.59%
USFR
WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund
0.00%0.29%1.66%1.98%4.03%4.74%3.67%2.41%
VCSAX
Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.67%-1.98%7.46%7.67%4.30%8.26%6.57%7.85%
VGELX
Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares
-0.86%0.65%19.78%19.94%32.97%28.22%22.00%9.03%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 5, 2014, Retirement Glidepath's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Retirement Glidepath closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.76%2.93%-3.94%1.71%0.37%-1.12%3.58%
20252.45%0.99%1.21%1.03%1.36%1.00%0.17%1.79%3.08%0.99%1.84%0.68%17.88%
20240.50%1.45%3.14%0.13%1.69%0.49%1.85%1.57%1.64%0.67%1.23%-0.96%14.17%
20232.31%-1.53%2.50%1.10%-0.82%1.37%1.63%-0.55%-1.76%1.20%2.59%1.47%9.79%
2022-0.75%0.76%1.06%-1.32%-0.60%-2.18%1.13%-1.36%-2.90%2.50%3.64%-0.42%-0.63%
2021-1.10%-0.57%1.86%1.82%2.10%-1.52%0.98%0.53%-1.77%1.80%-0.50%2.81%6.50%

Benchmark Metrics

Retirement Glidepath has an annualized alpha of 3.78%, beta of 0.24, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 05, 2014.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (30.13%) than losses (19.34%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.78% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.24 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
3.78%
Beta
0.24
0.57
Upside Capture
30.13%
Downside Capture
19.34%

Expense Ratio

Retirement Glidepath has an expense ratio of 0.33%, 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

Retirement Glidepath ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% 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.


Retirement Glidepath Risk / Return Rank: 3434
Overall Rank
Retirement Glidepath Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3434
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Retirement Glidepath Sortino Ratio Rank: 3131
Sortino Ratio Rank
Retirement Glidepath Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
Retirement Glidepath Calmar Ratio Rank: 2828
Calmar Ratio Rank
Retirement Glidepath Martin Ratio Rank: 2626
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 Retirement Glidepath and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.00

1.94

+0.07

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.64

2.63

+0.02

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.35

+0.05

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.37

2.59

-0.22

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

8.06

11.84

-3.79


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
FXAIX
Fidelity 500 Index Fund
592.132.871.392.9213.57
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
331.131.511.231.513.78
MGV
Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF
862.663.751.484.1115.60
QLENX
AQR Long-Short Equity N
462.012.941.362.417.52
USFR
WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund
10014.9550.6413.43203.42787.83
VCSAX
Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares
60.380.631.070.511.03
VGELX
Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares
882.833.861.505.9819.95

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.

Retirement Glidepath Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.00
  • 5-Year: 1.64
  • 10-Year: 1.37
  • All Time: 1.27

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Retirement Glidepath 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

Retirement Glidepath provided a 2.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.49%2.61%3.61%3.80%1.90%0.57%0.83%1.67%1.76%1.39%0.90%0.87%
FXAIX
Fidelity 500 Index Fund
1.06%1.11%1.25%1.45%1.69%1.22%1.60%2.06%2.72%1.97%2.52%2.83%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
MGV
Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF
1.89%2.04%2.31%2.48%2.45%2.17%2.47%2.69%2.65%2.34%2.53%2.59%
QLENX
AQR Long-Short Equity N
1.65%1.64%7.13%21.21%14.09%0.00%1.59%0.00%6.09%8.91%2.87%4.91%
USFR
WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund
3.91%4.15%5.17%5.12%1.78%0.01%0.40%2.08%1.67%1.03%0.29%0.00%
VCSAX
Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.14%2.26%2.33%2.65%2.37%2.99%2.50%2.44%2.78%2.52%2.40%2.56%
VGELX
Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares
7.21%4.79%34.15%6.91%4.71%3.70%4.54%3.38%3.07%3.05%1.91%2.70%

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 Retirement Glidepath. 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 Retirement Glidepath was 10.38%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 75 trading sessions.

The current Retirement Glidepath drawdown is 2.97%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-10.38%Mar 2020
25d3mo 20d
4mo 15dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-7.91%Sep 2022
5mo 12d4mo 4d
9mo 16dApr 2022 - Feb 2023
2026 pullback2026
-5.73%Mar 2026
23d
3mo 8dMar 2026 - now
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-5.29%Dec 2018
10mo 29d2mo 25d
1y 1moJan 2018 - Mar 2019
2015 pullback2015
-5.27%Aug 2015
7mo 4d6mo 11d
1y 1moJan 2015 - Mar 2016

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 3.16, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.39

1.46

1.47

1.49

1.54

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.54, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Retirement Glidepath correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Retirement Glidepath has a 0.48 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

0.48

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

0.57

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

0.65

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

0.68

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 5, 2014

0.68


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. FXAIX has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while USFR has the lowest at 0.01.

USFR
0.01
GLD
0.02
QLENX
0.49
VGELX
0.56
VCSAX
0.59
MGV
0.86
FXAIX
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Retirement Glidepath. FXAIX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.68, while USFR has the lowest at 0.11.

USFR
0.11
QLENX
0.40
VGELX
0.53
VCSAX
0.61
GLD
0.62
MGV
0.67
FXAIX
0.68

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 5, 2014
Diversification Analysis

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