Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Taxable account, 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 Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of BNDX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Taxable account returned 0.97% Year-To-Date and 7.17% 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 Taxable account | -0.25% | -2.75% | 0.97% | 3.42% | 15.22% | 11.36% | 6.99% | 7.17% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.97% | -3.13% | -1.30% | 24.10% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -3.46% | 2.81% | 5.79% | 30.65% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 0.00% | -1.26% | -0.79% | 0.93% | 7.26% | 7.61% | 3.96% | 5.20% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -1.96% | -9.00% | 8.35% | 20.17% | 50.17% | 32.79% | 21.78% | 14.16% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.10% | -1.43% | -0.08% | 0.10% | 2.25% | 3.79% | 0.18% | 1.74% |
VMLTX Vanguard Limited-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 0.00% | -0.90% | 0.14% | 0.83% | 3.68% | 3.74% | 2.02% | 2.06% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.23% | 0.38% | 1.11% | 1.47% | 3.52% | 4.67% | 3.51% | 3.08% |
VAW Vanguard Materials ETF | -0.18% | -3.27% | 10.25% | 11.79% | 27.14% | 10.26% | 7.34% | 10.79% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.16% | -3.84% | -1.33% | -0.02% | 16.93% | 13.72% | 9.86% | 12.36% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, Taxable account's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Taxable account closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.75% | 2.07% | -4.02% | 0.31% | 0.97% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.20% | 0.66% | 0.10% | 0.89% | 1.82% | 1.90% | 0.48% | 2.05% | 2.59% | 0.97% | 1.08% | 0.69% | 16.52% |
| 2024 | -0.20% | 1.38% | 2.26% | -1.03% | 1.67% | 0.83% | 2.05% | 1.48% | 1.78% | -0.45% | 1.43% | -1.40% | 10.16% |
| 2023 | 3.82% | -2.27% | 2.53% | 0.55% | -0.94% | 1.91% | 1.56% | -0.97% | -2.44% | 0.03% | 4.42% | 2.74% | 11.19% |
| 2022 | -2.59% | -0.07% | 0.11% | -3.33% | 0.18% | -3.64% | 3.29% | -2.54% | -4.51% | 2.26% | 4.48% | -1.14% | -7.68% |
| 2021 | -0.37% | -0.18% | 1.10% | 1.99% | 1.59% | -0.54% | 1.01% | 0.68% | -1.89% | 1.81% | -0.72% | 1.92% | 6.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Taxable account has an annualized alpha of 2.54%, beta of 0.29, and R² of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (36.64%) than losses (35.65%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.54% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.29 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
- 2.54%
- Beta
- 0.29
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 36.64%
- Downside Capture
- 35.65%
Expense Ratio
Taxable account has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
Taxable account ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.04 | 0.88 | +1.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.79 | 1.37 | +1.43 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.21 | +0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.63 | 1.39 | +1.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.97 | 6.43 | +4.53 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 52 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 90 | 1.95 | 2.94 | 1.48 | 2.72 | 10.86 |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 79 | 1.80 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.59 | 9.38 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 33 | 0.82 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.89 | 3.55 |
VMLTX Vanguard Limited-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 80 | 1.74 | 2.50 | 1.56 | 1.97 | 8.18 |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 92 | 2.18 | 3.31 | 1.47 | 4.13 | 13.26 |
VAW Vanguard Materials ETF | 49 | 0.99 | 1.51 | 1.19 | 1.56 | 5.32 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 42 | 0.84 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 5.41 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Taxable account provided a 2.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.77% | 3.07% | 2.84% | 2.52% | 2.52% | 2.11% | 1.77% | 2.27% | 2.40% | 2.01% | 1.98% | 2.04% |
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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% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.95% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 5.76% | 6.15% | 6.11% | 5.68% | 5.11% | 3.43% | 4.62% | 5.24% | 5.94% | 5.29% | 5.41% | 6.42% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 4.47% | 4.39% | 4.18% | 4.42% | 1.51% | 3.74% | 1.11% | 3.40% | 3.01% | 2.23% | 1.89% | 1.63% |
VMLTX Vanguard Limited-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | 3.06% | 3.75% | 3.27% | 2.30% | 1.56% | 1.64% | 1.62% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 1.55% | 1.52% | 1.50% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.62% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
VAW Vanguard Materials ETF | 1.40% | 1.55% | 1.70% | 1.72% | 1.98% | 1.44% | 1.67% | 1.94% | 2.03% | 1.63% | 1.67% | 2.30% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.60% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
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 Taxable account. 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 Taxable account was 15.04%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.
The current Taxable account drawdown is 3.72%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.04% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -12.84% | Nov 15, 2021 | 218 | Sep 27, 2022 | 297 | Dec 1, 2023 | 515 |
| -6.49% | May 19, 2015 | 170 | Jan 20, 2016 | 62 | Apr 19, 2016 | 232 |
| -6% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 37 | Feb 19, 2019 | 266 |
| -5.37% | Mar 2, 2026 | 19 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.68, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VMLTX | BNDX | SGOL | VTIP | VWEHX | VAW | VIG | VXUS | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.01 | -0.00 | 0.07 | 0.41 | 0.78 | 0.92 | 0.80 | 0.99 | 0.82 |
| VMLTX | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.30 | -0.02 | -0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.17 |
| BNDX | 0.01 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.17 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.17 |
| SGOL | -0.00 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.17 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| VTIP | 0.07 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.29 |
| VWEHX | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.17 | 0.07 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.53 |
| VAW | 0.78 | -0.02 | -0.01 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.77 |
| VIG | 0.92 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.39 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.92 | 0.79 |
| VXUS | 0.80 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.44 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| VTI | 0.99 | -0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.41 | 0.79 | 0.92 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| Portfolio | 0.82 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.44 | 0.29 | 0.53 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 1.00 |