Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 50% |
VIGIX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20, 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 Oct 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of USMV
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 returned -3.17% Year-To-Date and 12.58% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 | 0.41% | -3.53% | -3.17% | -2.43% | 8.97% | 15.25% | 10.12% | 12.58% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 0.74% | -3.57% | -0.44% | -0.74% | 1.12% | 10.38% | 7.75% | 9.74% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.09% | -3.34% | -3.56% | -1.44% | 17.51% | 18.37% | 11.88% | 14.11% |
VIGIX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 1.12% | -3.75% | -9.38% | -8.39% | 17.55% | 21.59% | 11.68% | 16.16% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.62% | 0.40% | -4.91% | 0.81% | -3.17% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.98% | 0.46% | -3.56% | -0.49% | 4.03% | 3.08% | 0.76% | 1.67% | 2.70% | 0.56% | 0.80% | -0.47% | 13.01% |
| 2024 | 2.01% | 4.01% | 2.81% | -3.93% | 4.27% | 3.30% | 1.77% | 3.59% | 1.33% | -1.04% | 5.69% | -3.37% | 21.88% |
| 2023 | 4.73% | -2.76% | 4.45% | 1.42% | -0.28% | 5.66% | 2.42% | -1.05% | -4.12% | -1.47% | 8.46% | 3.71% | 22.42% |
| 2022 | -6.44% | -3.33% | 4.68% | -7.79% | -0.40% | -6.13% | 7.69% | -3.76% | -8.32% | 7.21% | 5.51% | -5.12% | -16.77% |
| 2021 | -1.86% | 0.81% | 4.48% | 4.97% | 0.34% | 2.71% | 3.15% | 2.57% | -4.95% | 6.54% | -1.14% | 5.09% | 24.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 has an annualized alpha of 2.27%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (92.73%) than losses (84.71%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.27% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R² of 0.97, 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
- 2.27%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 92.73%
- Downside Capture
- 84.71%
Expense Ratio
Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 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
Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.59 | 0.88 | -0.29 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.96 | 1.37 | -0.41 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.21 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.90 | 1.39 | -0.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.43 | 6.43 | -2.00 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 13 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 1.03 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.92 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.11 |
VIGIX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 31 | 0.81 | 1.32 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 4.17 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 provided a 1.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.21% | 1.15% | 1.29% | 1.44% | 1.45% | 1.09% | 1.50% | 1.65% | 1.94% | 1.65% | 2.00% | 1.89% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 1.57% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.62% | 1.26% | 1.81% | 1.88% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 2.22% | 2.02% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
VIGIX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.15% | 1.40% | 1.31% |
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 Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20. 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 Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 was 32.96%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current Low Vol w/ Growth USMV 50 SPY 30 VIGIX 20 drawdown is 5.00%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.96% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 130 |
| -23.25% | Dec 30, 2021 | 198 | Oct 12, 2022 | 294 | Dec 13, 2023 | 492 |
| -16.48% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 123 |
| -14.46% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 54 | Jun 26, 2025 | 88 |
| -10.28% | Aug 18, 2015 | 6 | Aug 25, 2015 | 48 | Nov 2, 2015 | 54 |
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 2.63, 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 | USMV | VIGIX | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| USMV | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.92 |
| VIGIX | 0.94 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.92 |
| SPY | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.97 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.97 | 1.00 |