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VTIVX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VTIVX 100.00%Multi-AssetMulti-Asset

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VTIVX, 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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Returns By Period

As of Jun 13, 2026, the VTIVX returned 8.87% Year-To-Date and 11.31% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%0.31%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
VTIVX
2.05%1.26%8.87%9.59%23.02%17.25%8.91%11.31%
VTIVX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2045 Fund
2.05%-0.26%8.87%9.59%23.02%17.25%8.91%11.31%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 2003, VTIVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VTIVX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.76%1.82%-5.67%7.73%3.87%-1.43%8.87%
20252.70%-0.10%-2.92%0.88%4.60%4.01%0.80%2.69%3.10%1.73%0.28%0.84%20.01%
2024-0.22%3.60%2.79%-3.31%3.90%1.44%2.21%2.10%2.12%-2.27%3.52%-2.62%13.68%
20236.88%-2.95%2.66%1.19%-1.06%4.97%3.13%-2.54%-3.93%-2.68%8.25%5.16%19.72%
2022-4.40%-2.51%1.21%-7.36%0.40%-7.47%6.47%-3.75%-8.77%5.25%7.72%-3.98%-17.38%
2021-0.28%2.35%2.36%3.80%1.37%1.26%0.61%2.09%-3.69%4.41%-2.28%3.40%16.16%

Benchmark Metrics

VTIVX has an annualized alpha of 0.89%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 27, 2003.

  • This portfolio participated in 89.52% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.24% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • With beta of 0.85 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
0.89%
Beta
0.85
0.96
Upside Capture
89.24%
Downside Capture
89.52%

Expense Ratio

VTIVX has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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

VTIVX ranks 52 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.


VTIVX Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
VTIVX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5353
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VTIVX Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
VTIVX Omega Ratio Rank: 5555
Omega Ratio Rank
VTIVX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4646
Calmar Ratio Rank
VTIVX Martin Ratio Rank: 5454
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 VTIVX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.01

1.86

+0.14

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.77

2.53

+0.24

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.34

+0.03

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.68

2.53

+0.15

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.59

11.37

+0.22


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
VTIVX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2045 Fund
65
2.012.771.372.6811.59

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current VTIVX Sharpe ratio is 2.01 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.53 to 2.41, 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 VTIVX 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

VTIVX provided a 2.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.29%2.50%2.36%2.27%2.75%15.40%1.90%2.23%2.52%0.04%2.47%3.29%
VTIVX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2045 Fund
2.29%2.50%2.36%2.27%2.75%15.40%1.90%2.23%2.52%0.04%2.47%3.29%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.87$0.87
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.70
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.61$0.61
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.63$0.63
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$4.37$4.37

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 VTIVX. 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 VTIVX was 51.69%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 763 trading sessions.

The current VTIVX drawdown is 2.00%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-51.69%Mar 2009
1y 4mo3y 8d
4y 5moOct 2007 - Mar 2012
COVID crash2020
-31.42%Mar 2020
1mo 9d4mo 27d
6mo 6dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-25.10%Oct 2022
11mo 9d1y 4mo
2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-17.40%Dec 2018
10mo 29d6mo 9d
1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019
2016 correction2016
-16.58%Feb 2016
8mo 25d6mo 6d
1y 2moMay 2015 - Aug 2016

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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

VTIVX correlation to the S&P 500 Index

VTIVX has a 0.95 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

0.95

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.94

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.95

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.95

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 27, 2003

0.97


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

VTIVX
0.97

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. VTIVX

VTIVX
1.00
Diversification Analysis

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