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S&P 500 Index

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Performance

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.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.63%0.18%-6.26%8.72%3.63%0.16%7.71%
20253.54%-0.75%-4.15%0.45%5.47%4.93%1.25%2.42%3.59%1.54%0.50%0.55%20.69%
20241.11%4.82%3.24%-3.57%4.57%2.44%1.01%2.45%2.07%-1.74%4.28%-2.66%19.06%
20236.30%-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
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.


401k Risk / Return Rank: 3131
Overall Rank
401k Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3131
Sharpe Ratio Rank
401k Sortino Ratio Rank: 3232
Sortino Ratio Rank
401k Omega Ratio Rank: 3232
Omega Ratio Rank
401k Calmar Ratio Rank: 2626
Calmar Ratio Rank
401k Martin Ratio Rank: 3434
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 401k and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
ABALX
American Funds American Balanced Fund Class A
832.763.871.523.4215.43
DODFX
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
602.333.151.432.7410.46
PRWAX
T. Rowe Price All-Cap Opportunities Fund
141.051.531.190.993.46
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
722.413.291.443.2215.04
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
582.233.041.412.8111.08

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.

401k Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.01
  • 5-Year: 0.74
  • 10-Year: 0.86
  • All Time: 0.77

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 401k 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

401k provided a 4.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.80%5.19%4.58%2.82%2.47%6.32%5.53%3.87%5.24%4.69%3.81%4.34%
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 2d4mo 1d
5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-24.69%Oct 2022
11mo 1d1y 2mo
2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023
2011 bear market2011
-20.87%Oct 2011
5mo 4d11mo 16d
1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012
2016 correction2016
-18.21%Feb 2016
8mo 25d10mo
1y 6moMay 2015 - Dec 2016
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-17.48%Dec 2018
10mo 29d4mo
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

401k has a 0.98 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

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.

DODFX
0.75
VTIAX
0.81
PRWAX
0.93
ABALX
0.96
VFIAX
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 401k. VFIAX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while DODFX has the lowest at 0.85.

DODFX
0.85
VTIAX
0.90
PRWAX
0.95
ABALX
0.95
VFIAX
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

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

DODFXVTIAXPRWAXABALXVFIAX
DODFX1.000.930.700.780.75
VTIAX0.931.000.770.840.81
PRWAX0.700.771.000.890.93
ABALX0.780.840.891.000.96
VFIAX0.750.810.930.961.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 30, 2010
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