Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VCADX Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | Municipal Bonds | 25% |
VCLAX Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | Municipal Bonds | 25% |
VTEB Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 25% |
VWSUX Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | Municipal Bonds | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in RevT Tax free bonds, 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 Aug 25, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of VTEB
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the RevT Tax free bonds returned -0.04% Year-To-Date and 2.24% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio RevT Tax free bonds | 0.05% | -1.20% | -0.04% | 1.31% | 4.22% | 3.59% | 1.57% | 2.24% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VCADX Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 0.17% | -1.80% | -0.35% | 1.14% | 4.66% | 3.71% | 1.58% | 2.29% |
VCLAX Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 0.18% | -1.73% | -0.46% | 1.33% | 4.17% | 3.89% | 1.27% | 2.54% |
VWSUX Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 0.06% | -0.38% | 0.36% | 1.05% | 3.64% | 3.88% | 2.41% | 1.94% |
VTEB Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.18% | -0.90% | 0.27% | 1.73% | 4.40% | 2.82% | 0.92% | 2.11% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 26, 2015, RevT Tax free bonds's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 28.9 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst month was Nov 2016 at -3.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, RevT Tax free bonds closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.66% | 1.17% | -2.07% | 0.23% | -0.04% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.22% | 1.20% | -1.05% | -0.28% | -0.10% | 0.69% | -0.11% | 0.81% | 2.00% | 0.96% | 0.30% | 0.16% | 4.88% |
| 2024 | -0.09% | 0.04% | 0.02% | -0.87% | -0.05% | 1.21% | 0.90% | 0.66% | 0.98% | -1.04% | 1.50% | -0.71% | 2.52% |
| 2023 | 2.34% | -1.86% | 1.89% | -0.19% | -0.55% | 0.72% | 0.23% | -0.79% | -2.02% | -0.90% | 4.89% | 2.18% | 5.88% |
| 2022 | -2.14% | -0.31% | -2.49% | -2.43% | 1.42% | -1.47% | 2.31% | -1.89% | -2.79% | -0.57% | 4.03% | 0.05% | -6.34% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | -1.37% | 0.48% | 0.68% | 0.30% | 0.19% | 0.56% | -0.28% | -0.57% | -0.06% | 0.59% | 0.07% | 0.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
RevT Tax free bonds has an annualized alpha of 2.11%, beta of 0.03, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 26, 2015.
- This portfolio participated in 12.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 12.20% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.02 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.11%
- Beta
- 0.03
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 12.20%
- Downside Capture
- 12.33%
Expense Ratio
RevT Tax free bonds 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
RevT Tax free bonds ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.28 | 0.88 | +0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.66 | 1.37 | +0.29 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.29 | 1.39 | -0.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.36 | 6.43 | -2.08 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VCADX Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 53 | 1.22 | 1.62 | 1.34 | 1.31 | 4.88 |
VCLAX Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 25 | 0.78 | 1.05 | 1.21 | 0.87 | 2.62 |
VWSUX Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 97 | 2.59 | 4.85 | 2.16 | 3.66 | 16.20 |
VTEB Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 48 | 1.11 | 1.40 | 1.26 | 1.19 | 3.48 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
RevT Tax free bonds provided a 3.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.32% | 3.88% | 3.57% | 2.67% | 2.11% | 1.66% | 2.20% | 2.51% | 2.47% | 2.28% | 2.24% | 1.95% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VCADX Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 3.13% | 3.82% | 3.35% | 2.57% | 2.36% | 1.77% | 2.28% | 2.72% | 2.71% | 2.66% | 2.76% | 2.86% |
VCLAX Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 3.61% | 4.41% | 3.95% | 3.07% | 2.74% | 2.60% | 3.28% | 3.24% | 3.41% | 3.32% | 3.56% | 3.58% |
VWSUX Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares | 3.19% | 4.00% | 3.82% | 2.27% | 1.24% | 0.63% | 1.26% | 1.79% | 1.53% | 1.16% | 0.97% | 0.78% |
VTEB Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 3.36% | 3.29% | 3.14% | 2.79% | 2.09% | 1.64% | 1.99% | 2.30% | 2.25% | 1.96% | 1.66% | 0.58% |
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 RevT Tax free bonds. 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 RevT Tax free bonds was 10.51%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 442 trading sessions.
The current RevT Tax free bonds drawdown is 1.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.51% | Aug 4, 2021 | 310 | Oct 25, 2022 | 442 | Jul 31, 2024 | 752 |
| -10.38% | Mar 10, 2020 | 9 | Mar 20, 2020 | 89 | Jul 28, 2020 | 98 |
| -4.8% | Jul 6, 2016 | 105 | Dec 1, 2016 | 166 | Aug 1, 2017 | 271 |
| -3.42% | Mar 3, 2025 | 28 | Apr 9, 2025 | 100 | Sep 3, 2025 | 128 |
| -2.45% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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
| Benchmark | VWSUX | VTEB | VCADX | VCLAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.02 |
| VWSUX | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.66 |
| VTEB | 0.01 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.85 |
| VCADX | -0.02 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.92 |
| VCLAX | -0.02 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | -0.02 | 0.66 | 0.85 | 0.92 | 0.94 | 1.00 |