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Van iShares 60 40
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 Van iShares 60 40, 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 2, 2026, the Van iShares 60 40 returned 0.24% Year-To-Date and 7.37% 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
Van iShares 60 40
-0.09%-2.25%0.24%1.64%13.77%10.86%5.08%7.37%
ITOT
iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF
0.16%-3.24%-3.15%-1.32%17.82%18.06%10.65%13.71%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
0.16%-3.03%3.71%6.74%16.12%14.94%10.95%11.89%
VOE
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF
0.31%-2.67%5.00%7.42%16.77%13.97%8.73%10.36%
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
0.20%-3.26%3.80%5.19%17.55%13.63%7.68%10.27%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.36%-4.43%3.06%1.04%2.95%7.33%3.14%4.85%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
-0.77%-2.79%3.65%8.84%30.37%16.09%8.76%9.49%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
-0.72%-2.55%0.11%0.38%21.72%13.41%3.75%7.73%
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
0.23%-1.00%0.32%0.90%4.41%3.55%0.29%1.68%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.10%-1.55%-0.08%0.10%2.63%3.79%0.18%1.74%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, Van iShares 60 40's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Van iShares 60 40 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.43%2.15%-4.56%0.39%0.24%
20251.82%0.70%-1.56%0.33%2.79%3.18%0.44%2.29%2.47%1.14%0.33%0.41%15.21%
2024-0.74%1.94%2.35%-2.57%2.78%1.07%2.54%1.70%2.47%-2.09%2.35%-2.55%9.36%
20235.77%-3.26%2.10%0.72%-1.50%3.41%2.46%-2.33%-3.29%-2.27%6.76%4.53%13.12%
2022-2.76%-2.04%-0.46%-5.62%0.40%-5.02%4.37%-3.27%-7.27%2.76%6.84%-3.00%-14.92%
20210.08%1.22%1.37%2.40%1.08%0.83%0.13%1.24%-2.72%2.52%-1.40%2.11%9.07%

Benchmark Metrics

Van iShares 60 40 has an annualized alpha of 0.29%, beta of 0.54, and R² of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 64.26% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.78% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.54 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
0.29%
Beta
0.54
0.86
Upside Capture
54.78%
Downside Capture
64.26%

Expense Ratio

Van iShares 60 40 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

Van iShares 60 40 ranks 58 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.


Van iShares 60 40 Risk / Return Rank: 5858
Overall Rank
Van iShares 60 40 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6262
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Van iShares 60 40 Sortino Ratio Rank: 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
Van iShares 60 40 Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
Van iShares 60 40 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
Van iShares 60 40 Martin Ratio Rank: 5252
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

1.35

0.88

+0.47

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.95

1.37

+0.58

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.89

1.39

+0.50

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.88

6.43

+1.45


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
ITOT
iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF
540.961.471.221.527.10
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
561.091.571.231.486.62
VOE
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF
531.021.501.211.436.59
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
440.861.331.181.375.57
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
160.180.361.050.291.11
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
831.732.361.352.6410.14
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
621.221.741.251.786.68
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
491.021.441.181.704.71
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
340.821.151.150.893.55

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.

Van iShares 60 40 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.35
  • 5-Year: 0.52
  • 10-Year: 0.71
  • All Time: 0.67

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 1.01 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 Van iShares 60 40 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

Van iShares 60 40 provided a 2.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.92%2.95%3.00%2.98%2.46%2.27%1.82%2.73%2.77%2.24%2.32%2.43%
ITOT
iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF
1.12%1.11%1.23%1.47%1.66%1.18%1.41%1.88%2.14%1.69%1.83%2.01%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
2.02%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%
VOE
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF
1.98%2.10%2.11%2.27%2.27%1.78%2.36%2.05%2.75%1.86%1.92%2.05%
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
1.89%1.95%1.98%2.12%2.03%1.75%1.68%2.06%2.35%1.79%1.77%1.99%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.86%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.90%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
2.70%2.79%3.20%3.52%4.11%2.63%1.91%3.23%2.88%2.30%2.52%3.26%
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
3.94%3.89%3.74%3.13%2.39%1.77%2.14%2.70%2.72%2.32%2.39%2.45%
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%

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 Van iShares 60 40. 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 Van iShares 60 40 was 21.74%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.

The current Van iShares 60 40 drawdown is 4.39%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-21.74%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 202093Aug 4, 2020120
-21.45%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022397May 15, 2024632
-12.37%Apr 29, 2015184Jan 20, 2016128Jul 22, 2016312
-11.71%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201873Apr 10, 2019302
-9.15%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202524May 13, 202557

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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkBNDXAGGVNQVWOVEAVBRVTVVOEITOTPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.010.580.680.800.810.870.840.990.90
BNDX0.011.000.710.190.010.03-0.03-0.03-0.020.010.16
AGG0.010.711.000.240.040.07-0.02-0.03-0.000.010.19
VNQ0.580.190.241.000.410.530.630.620.670.600.64
VWO0.680.010.040.411.000.790.600.610.610.680.86
VEA0.800.030.070.530.791.000.740.770.760.810.91
VBR0.81-0.03-0.020.630.600.741.000.880.950.850.82
VTV0.87-0.03-0.030.620.610.770.881.000.940.880.83
VOE0.84-0.02-0.000.670.610.760.950.941.000.860.84
ITOT0.990.010.010.600.680.810.850.880.861.000.91
Portfolio0.900.160.190.640.860.910.820.830.840.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013