Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 401k, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the 401k returned 7.71% Year-To-Date and 13.63% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.85% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio 401k | 0.37% | 1.98% | 7.71% | 8.11% | 22.37% | 19.89% | 10.99% | 13.63% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ABALX American Funds American Balanced Fund Class A | -0.05% | 1.36% | 9.42% | 10.04% | 23.78% | 17.33% | 9.42% | 10.03% |
DODFX Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | 0.65% | 3.12% | 12.39% | 15.54% | 29.47% | 20.72% | 10.98% | 10.82% |
PRWAX T. Rowe Price All-Cap Opportunities Fund | 0.52% | 1.49% | 0.75% | -0.11% | 13.00% | 18.66% | 10.18% | 17.33% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.42% | 2.62% | 11.34% | 11.02% | 27.87% | 22.67% | 13.97% | 15.53% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.02% | 1.38% | 14.52% | 16.81% | 30.97% | 19.54% | 8.45% | 9.69% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 2010, 401k's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 401k closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.63% | 0.18% | -6.26% | 8.72% | 3.63% | 0.16% | 7.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.54% | -0.75% | -4.15% | 0.45% | 5.47% | 4.93% | 1.25% | 2.42% | 3.59% | 1.54% | 0.50% | 0.55% | 20.69% |
| 2024 | 1.11% | 4.82% | 3.24% | -3.57% | 4.57% | 2.44% | 1.01% | 2.45% | 2.07% | -1.74% | 4.28% | -2.66% | 19.06% |
| 2023 | 6.30% | -2.70% | 2.76% | 1.84% | -0.50% | 5.81% | 3.63% | -1.82% | -4.01% | -2.26% | 8.10% | 4.33% | 22.67% |
| 2022 | -4.40% | -2.28% | 1.92% | -8.07% | 0.57% | -7.79% | 6.82% | -4.00% | -8.45% | 6.90% | 6.63% | -4.30% | -16.86% |
| 2021 | -0.95% | 3.66% | 2.14% | 4.72% | 1.18% | 1.72% | 1.21% | 2.04% | -3.98% | 4.88% | -1.96% | 3.58% | 19.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
401k has an annualized alpha of 0.56%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 93.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 92.19% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.96, 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
- 0.56%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 92.19%
- Downside Capture
- 93.81%
Expense Ratio
401k has an expense ratio of 0.41%, placing it in the medium range. 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
401k ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 401k and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.01 | 2.01 | +0.01 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.82 | 2.71 | +0.11 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.36 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.40 | 2.69 | -0.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.46 | 12.34 | -1.88 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ABALX American Funds American Balanced Fund Class A | 83 | 2.76 | 3.87 | 1.52 | 3.42 | 15.43 |
DODFX Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | 60 | 2.33 | 3.15 | 1.43 | 2.74 | 10.46 |
PRWAX T. Rowe Price All-Cap Opportunities Fund | 14 | 1.05 | 1.53 | 1.19 | 0.99 | 3.46 |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 72 | 2.41 | 3.29 | 1.44 | 3.22 | 15.04 |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 58 | 2.23 | 3.04 | 1.41 | 2.81 | 11.08 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
401k provided a 4.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.80% | 5.19% | 4.58% | 2.82% | 2.47% | 6.32% | 5.53% | 3.87% | 5.24% | 4.69% | 3.81% | 4.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ABALX American Funds American Balanced Fund Class A | 7.58% | 8.27% | 6.87% | 2.05% | 2.30% | 4.30% | 4.35% | 3.49% | 5.49% | 4.72% | 4.24% | 5.60% |
DODFX Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | 4.50% | 5.05% | 2.25% | 2.29% | 2.23% | 2.49% | 4.21% | 3.93% | 2.93% | 1.93% | 3.66% | 2.30% |
PRWAX T. Rowe Price All-Cap Opportunities Fund | 8.29% | 8.35% | 9.22% | 5.10% | 3.11% | 20.51% | 15.44% | 7.01% | 12.58% | 12.30% | 6.19% | 8.84% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.02% | 1.12% | 1.24% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.62% | 3.15% | 3.33% | 3.22% | 3.04% | 3.05% | 2.10% | 3.04% | 3.16% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.84% |
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 401k. 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 401k was 31.18%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.
The current 401k drawdown is 0.41%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -31.18%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 1d | 5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.69%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2011 bear market2011 | -20.87%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 11mo 16d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.21%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 10mo | 1y 6moMay 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.48%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 4mo | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.07 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.06 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.06, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
401k correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 30, 2010 | 0.97 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFIAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while DODFX has the lowest at 0.75.
Asset Correlations Table
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