Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 22% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 12% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GT long, 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 3, 2026, the GT long returned -2.69% Year-To-Date and 13.50% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio GT long | 0.03% | -3.95% | -2.69% | -0.51% | 24.46% | 18.12% | 11.20% | 13.50% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.12% | -4.07% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 23.47% | 18.45% | 11.93% | 14.17% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.64% | -3.28% | 2.76% | 5.87% | 30.61% | 15.42% | 7.41% | 8.94% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.97% | -3.13% | -1.30% | 24.10% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 2010, GT long's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GT long closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.99% | 0.05% | -5.47% | 0.88% | -2.69% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.90% | -1.06% | -4.95% | -0.20% | 6.06% | 4.94% | 1.83% | 2.37% | 3.60% | 2.20% | 0.25% | 0.37% | 19.39% |
| 2024 | 1.15% | 5.07% | 3.20% | -3.93% | 4.80% | 2.96% | 1.54% | 2.36% | 2.16% | -1.31% | 5.38% | -2.55% | 22.36% |
| 2023 | 6.68% | -2.64% | 3.33% | 1.47% | -0.03% | 6.38% | 3.38% | -1.99% | -4.62% | -2.39% | 9.12% | 4.75% | 24.89% |
| 2022 | -5.09% | -2.88% | 3.10% | -8.52% | 0.24% | -8.27% | 8.56% | -4.00% | -9.31% | 7.55% | 6.37% | -5.36% | -18.20% |
| 2021 | -0.76% | 2.79% | 3.90% | 4.97% | 0.92% | 2.03% | 1.82% | 2.85% | -4.48% | 6.45% | -1.26% | 4.29% | 25.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
GT long has an annualized alpha of 1.21%, beta of 0.98, and R² of 1.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 2010.
- This portfolio captured 102.67% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.47% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 0.98 and R² of 1.00, 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
- 1.21%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 1.00
- Upside Capture
- 102.67%
- Downside Capture
- 97.47%
Expense Ratio
GT long has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
GT long ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.07 | 0.88 | +0.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.61 | 1.37 | +0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.64 | 1.39 | +0.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.80 | 6.43 | +1.37 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 46 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.11 |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 83 | 1.78 | 2.35 | 1.35 | 2.51 | 9.59 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 52 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GT long provided a 1.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.38% | 1.36% | 1.49% | 1.66% | 1.84% | 1.45% | 1.58% | 1.99% | 2.18% | 1.88% | 2.11% | 2.16% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.17% | 1.12% | 1.24% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.92% | 3.15% | 3.33% | 3.22% | 3.04% | 3.05% | 2.10% | 3.04% | 3.16% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.84% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 GT long. 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 GT long was 34.02%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current GT long drawdown is 5.44%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.02% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 122 |
| -25.07% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 295 | Dec 14, 2023 | 490 |
| -19.98% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 96 | Feb 21, 2012 | 204 |
| -19.04% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 140 |
| -17.92% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 45 | Jun 12, 2025 | 79 |
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 2.01, 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
| Benchmark | VTIAX | VTI | VFIAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| VTIAX | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.85 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.99 |
| VFIAX | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 |