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Vanguard3
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 Vanguard3, 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 Mar 2, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of VYMI

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Vanguard3 returned -4.55% Year-To-Date and 17.38% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Vanguard3
0.34%-3.36%-4.55%-2.91%31.51%21.97%13.57%17.38%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-2.69%-5.36%-5.50%39.92%23.50%15.02%21.67%
MGK
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
0.03%-4.54%-9.84%-7.72%26.28%22.62%12.64%17.00%
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
0.11%-4.63%-9.29%-7.99%24.85%21.67%11.69%16.20%
VOOG
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
0.12%-4.34%-6.87%-5.15%29.32%22.10%12.49%15.90%
MGV
Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF
0.11%-3.52%3.62%6.30%19.27%15.23%11.40%12.13%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-4.01%-3.55%-1.41%23.49%18.47%11.96%14.19%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.11%-1.50%6.26%13.18%35.58%20.17%12.59%10.36%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2016, Vanguard3's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard3 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.48%-1.68%-4.72%1.41%-4.55%
20251.42%-1.78%-6.73%1.09%8.39%6.82%3.02%1.59%5.09%3.96%-1.88%0.43%22.55%
20241.82%5.27%2.11%-4.39%6.48%5.68%-0.43%1.96%2.29%-1.01%5.83%-0.56%27.36%
20238.41%-1.21%6.84%1.08%4.05%6.26%3.25%-1.80%-5.15%-1.91%10.81%4.52%39.70%
2022-6.42%-3.87%3.40%-10.80%-0.89%-8.71%11.01%-4.95%-10.34%6.40%5.77%-6.77%-25.49%
2021-0.70%1.63%2.53%5.42%-0.24%4.79%2.73%3.23%-5.10%7.48%0.70%3.04%27.96%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard3 has an annualized alpha of 3.63%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2016.

  • This portfolio captured 117.36% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.22% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.63% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.10 and R² of 0.95, 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
3.63%
Beta
1.10
0.95
Upside Capture
117.36%
Downside Capture
96.22%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard3 has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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

Vanguard3 ranks 44 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.


Vanguard3 Risk / Return Rank: 4444
Overall Rank
Vanguard3 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4040
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard3 Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard3 Omega Ratio Rank: 4242
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard3 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard3 Martin Ratio Rank: 4646
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

1.12

0.88

+0.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.71

1.37

+0.34

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.93

1.39

+0.54

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.73

6.43

+1.29


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
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
571.101.671.231.885.72
MGK
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
390.811.341.191.184.03
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
380.781.271.181.133.90
VOOG
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
541.001.561.221.706.51
MGV
Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF
521.051.511.231.446.21
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
530.981.491.231.537.13
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
892.112.791.443.0412.35

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.

Vanguard3 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.12
  • 5-Year: 0.68
  • 10-Year: 0.86
  • All Time: 0.88

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 Vanguard3 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

Vanguard3 provided a 0.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.95%0.93%1.17%1.28%1.42%1.12%1.22%1.57%1.75%1.48%1.64%1.38%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.43%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
MGK
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
0.39%0.35%0.43%0.50%0.70%0.41%0.65%0.85%1.12%1.23%1.53%1.43%
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
0.45%0.41%0.47%0.58%0.70%0.48%0.66%0.95%1.32%1.14%1.39%1.30%
VOOG
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
0.53%0.49%0.49%1.12%0.93%0.53%0.88%1.26%1.34%1.32%1.47%1.56%
MGV
Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF
2.06%2.04%2.31%2.48%2.45%2.17%2.47%2.69%2.65%2.34%2.53%2.59%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.61%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%

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 Vanguard3. 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 Vanguard3 was 32.48%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard3 drawdown is 6.83%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-32.48%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202072Jul 6, 202095
-30.76%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022291Dec 12, 2023493
-21.61%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202543Jun 10, 202578
-20.81%Oct 2, 201858Dec 24, 201868Apr 3, 2019126
-11.68%Jul 11, 202418Aug 5, 202446Oct 9, 202464

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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.

BenchmarkVYMIMGVVGTMGKVUGVOOGVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.730.840.900.920.930.951.000.96
VYMI0.731.000.740.590.600.610.630.730.68
MGV0.840.741.000.610.620.640.680.840.71
VGT0.900.590.611.000.950.960.950.890.98
MGK0.920.600.620.951.000.990.980.920.98
VUG0.930.610.640.960.991.000.980.930.98
VOOG0.950.630.680.950.980.981.000.950.98
VOO1.000.730.840.890.920.930.951.000.96
Portfolio0.960.680.710.980.980.980.980.961.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 3, 2016