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VGT + VTV
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VGT 50.00%VTV 50.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VGT + VTV, 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 never rebalanced.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 30, 2004, corresponding to the inception date of VGT

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the VGT + VTV returned -3.53% Year-To-Date and 17.69% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.72%-3.54%-3.95%-2.09%15.95%16.96%10.34%12.24%
Portfolio
VGT + VTV
0.98%-2.53%-3.53%-3.11%24.71%20.58%13.61%17.69%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
1.28%-3.61%-6.16%-5.90%29.76%23.10%14.83%21.51%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
0.24%-4.38%3.54%6.37%16.56%15.18%10.91%11.83%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 2, 2004, VGT + VTV's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VGT + VTV closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.67%-0.98%-4.16%0.98%-3.53%
20250.63%-1.85%-7.22%-0.25%8.10%7.82%3.00%1.64%5.88%4.47%-3.21%0.44%19.94%
20241.69%4.38%2.60%-5.12%6.49%5.64%0.28%1.59%2.10%-0.92%6.50%-1.85%25.24%
20237.08%-0.86%6.09%0.40%4.21%6.20%3.05%-2.24%-5.52%-2.01%11.20%4.98%36.23%
2022-5.78%-3.32%3.28%-9.53%-0.26%-8.87%10.40%-4.64%-10.41%8.97%5.60%-6.25%-21.28%
2021-0.73%2.57%2.63%4.58%0.12%4.41%2.62%3.07%-5.19%7.33%1.22%3.84%29.23%

Benchmark Metrics

VGT + VTV has an annualized alpha of 3.26%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2004.

  • This portfolio captured 120.28% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.67% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.26% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.05 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
3.26%
Beta
1.05
0.95
Upside Capture
120.28%
Downside Capture
102.67%

Expense Ratio

VGT + VTV 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

VGT + VTV ranks 43 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.


VGT + VTV Risk / Return Rank: 4343
Overall Rank
VGT + VTV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4040
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VGT + VTV Sortino Ratio Rank: 4141
Sortino Ratio Rank
VGT + VTV Omega Ratio Rank: 3939
Omega Ratio Rank
VGT + VTV Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
VGT + VTV Martin Ratio Rank: 4343
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

1.14

0.92

+0.22

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.70

1.41

+0.29

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.92

1.41

+0.51

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.53

6.61

+0.92


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
621.101.671.231.885.77
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
601.121.611.241.446.48

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.

VGT + VTV Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.14
  • 5-Year: 0.67
  • 10-Year: 0.86
  • All Time: 0.59

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 1.00 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 VGT + VTV 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

VGT + VTV provided a 1.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.23%1.22%1.46%1.55%1.71%1.39%1.69%1.81%2.01%1.64%1.88%1.94%
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%
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%

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 VGT + VTV. 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 VGT + VTV was 56.27%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 748 trading sessions.

The current VGT + VTV drawdown is 6.97%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-56.27%Nov 1, 2007339Mar 9, 2009748Feb 24, 20121087
-33.52%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202084Jul 22, 2020107
-28.52%Dec 28, 2021200Oct 12, 2022190Jul 18, 2023390
-23.09%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 202586
-20.76%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 201867Apr 2, 2019123

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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

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

BenchmarkVTVVGTPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.910.870.96
VTV0.911.000.710.85
VGT0.870.711.000.96
Portfolio0.960.850.961.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 2, 2004