Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | Total Bond Market | 100% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Jim Jan 2026, 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 Nov 12, 2001, corresponding to the inception date of VBTLX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Jim Jan 2026 returned -0.18% Year-To-Date and 1.63% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -2.33% | -3.84% | -2.34% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Jim Jan 2026 | 0.10% | -0.92% | -0.18% | 0.81% | 3.23% | 3.41% | 0.21% | 1.63% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | -0.92% | -0.18% | 0.60% | 3.23% | 3.41% | 0.21% | 1.63% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 13, 2001, Jim Jan 2026's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Jim Jan 2026 closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2020 at -1.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.23% | 1.54% | -2.02% | 0.10% | -0.18% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.64% | 2.09% | 0.02% | 0.42% | -0.70% | 1.58% | -0.29% | 1.17% | 1.05% | 0.64% | 0.63% | -0.28% | 7.17% |
| 2024 | -0.22% | -1.38% | 0.83% | -2.43% | 1.71% | 0.94% | 2.32% | 1.34% | 1.32% | -2.43% | 1.14% | -1.75% | 1.26% |
| 2023 | 3.20% | -2.54% | 2.57% | 0.56% | -1.08% | -0.36% | -0.05% | -0.57% | -2.48% | -1.56% | 4.52% | 3.71% | 5.74% |
| 2022 | -2.16% | -1.12% | -2.81% | -3.84% | 0.59% | -1.49% | 2.32% | -2.76% | -4.17% | -1.37% | 3.70% | -0.60% | -13.16% |
| 2021 | -0.95% | -1.50% | -1.37% | 0.96% | 0.25% | 0.78% | 1.22% | -0.19% | -0.90% | -0.02% | 0.34% | -0.40% | -1.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Jim Jan 2026 has an annualized alpha of 3.94%, beta of -0.04, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 13, 2001.
- This portfolio captured 10.25% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -3.78%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.04 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.04 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.94%
- Beta
- -0.04
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 10.25%
- Downside Capture
- -3.78%
Expense Ratio
Jim Jan 2026 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
Jim Jan 2026 ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% 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 | 0.90 | 0.88 | +0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.21 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.38 | 1.39 | -0.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.83 | 6.43 | -2.60 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 32 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.38 | 3.83 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Jim Jan 2026 provided a 3.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.60% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.10% | 2.59% | 1.96% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.82% |
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VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.60% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.10% | 2.59% | 1.96% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.22 |
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 Jim Jan 2026. 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 Jim Jan 2026 was 18.81%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Jim Jan 2026 drawdown is 2.76%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.81% | Aug 7, 2020 | 558 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -6.53% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 57 | Jun 10, 2020 | 66 |
| -5.42% | Sep 10, 2008 | 37 | Oct 30, 2008 | 32 | Dec 16, 2008 | 69 |
| -4.98% | May 2, 2013 | 88 | Sep 5, 2013 | 173 | May 14, 2014 | 261 |
| -4.74% | Jun 16, 2003 | 43 | Aug 14, 2003 | 104 | Jan 13, 2004 | 147 |
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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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 | VBTLX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.19 | -0.19 |
| VBTLX | -0.19 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | -0.19 | 1.00 | 1.00 |