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VTSAX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VTSAX, 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 year.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Nov 29, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VTIAX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the VTSAX returned -0.46% Year-To-Date and 7.52% 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
VTSAX
0.50%-2.04%-0.46%0.79%11.81%10.40%5.70%7.52%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.72%-3.42%-3.29%-1.39%17.61%18.12%10.64%13.68%
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
0.09%-1.10%0.34%0.21%2.77%2.99%1.24%2.45%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.65%-2.29%3.43%7.20%28.80%15.89%7.55%8.98%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 2010, VTSAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, VTSAX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.63%1.28%-3.77%0.50%-0.46%
20252.19%0.72%-1.65%0.31%2.47%2.83%0.67%2.22%2.05%1.19%0.23%0.23%14.21%
20240.13%1.81%1.97%-2.75%3.21%1.37%1.96%1.58%1.83%-1.87%2.69%-2.30%9.82%
20234.74%-2.20%2.77%0.68%-0.97%2.92%1.97%-1.81%-3.22%-1.85%6.02%4.16%13.44%
2022-3.47%-0.96%0.18%-5.13%-0.37%-5.58%5.72%-3.20%-7.98%3.81%4.56%-3.01%-15.25%
20210.07%0.59%1.47%2.95%1.10%1.20%1.66%1.27%-2.58%3.44%-0.77%2.11%13.09%

Benchmark Metrics

VTSAX has an annualized alpha of 1.67%, beta of 0.45, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 2010.

  • This portfolio participated in 57.26% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.98% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.45 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
1.67%
Beta
0.45
0.85
Upside Capture
51.98%
Downside Capture
57.26%

Expense Ratio

VTSAX has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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

VTSAX ranks 55 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.


VTSAX Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
VTSAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VTSAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 5656
Sortino Ratio Rank
VTSAX Omega Ratio Rank: 5858
Omega Ratio Rank
VTSAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
VTSAX Martin Ratio Rank: 5454
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

1.37

0.88

+0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.96

1.37

+0.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.93

1.39

+0.54

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.45

6.43

+2.02


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
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
501.001.531.231.537.29
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
290.700.981.121.183.52
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
861.862.441.372.6210.15

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.

VTSAX Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.37
  • 5-Year: 0.64
  • 10-Year: 0.86
  • All Time: 0.86

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 VTSAX 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

VTSAX provided a 3.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.03%3.18%2.97%3.08%5.20%3.39%1.45%2.18%2.70%2.17%2.80%1.51%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.16%1.11%1.26%1.42%1.65%1.20%1.41%1.76%2.03%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
4.39%4.64%4.07%4.20%8.34%5.03%1.28%2.22%3.03%2.32%3.38%0.77%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.90%3.15%3.33%3.22%3.04%3.05%2.10%3.04%3.16%2.73%2.93%2.84%

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 VTSAX. 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 VTSAX was 19.92%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 407 trading sessions.

The current VTSAX drawdown is 3.89%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-19.92%Nov 10, 2021224Sep 30, 2022407May 15, 2024631
-18.8%Feb 20, 202020Mar 18, 202084Jul 17, 2020104
-10.35%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201867Apr 2, 2019147
-9.89%Apr 27, 2015186Jan 20, 2016119Jul 11, 2016305
-8.39%Jul 25, 201150Oct 3, 201173Jan 18, 2012123

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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.53, 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.

BenchmarkVIPSXVTIAXVTSAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.090.810.990.90
VIPSX-0.091.00-0.02-0.080.24
VTIAX0.81-0.021.000.810.86
VTSAX0.99-0.080.811.000.91
Portfolio0.900.240.860.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 30, 2010