Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VIGAX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50% |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 25% |
VTWAX Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | Global Equities | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 401K US World Growth, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 401K US World Growth | 1.96% | -2.24% | 7.41% | 7.96% | 24.58% | 22.08% | 12.70% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VIGAX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.82% | -3.75% | 4.85% | 5.52% | 22.66% | 23.61% | 13.73% | 17.87% |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.88% | -0.74% | 9.11% | 9.18% | 25.67% | 20.72% | 12.09% | 14.93% |
VTWAX Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.34% | -0.47% | 10.38% | 11.15% | 26.61% | 19.75% | 10.51% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 7, 2019, 401K US World Growth's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 401K US World Growth closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.51% | -1.77% | -5.44% | 12.10% | 6.34% | -3.48% | 7.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.56% | -2.12% | -6.57% | 1.13% | 7.56% | 5.53% | 2.70% | 1.72% | 4.10% | 3.00% | -0.70% | -0.01% | 19.75% |
| 2024 | 1.30% | 6.00% | 2.24% | -4.10% | 5.50% | 4.51% | 0.13% | 2.26% | 2.26% | -0.89% | 6.07% | -1.21% | 26.24% |
| 2023 | 8.79% | -2.07% | 5.28% | 1.12% | 2.37% | 6.67% | 3.47% | -1.74% | -5.13% | -2.27% | 10.44% | 4.86% | 35.19% |
| 2022 | -7.34% | -3.62% | 3.12% | -10.65% | -1.28% | -8.42% | 10.66% | -4.43% | -9.95% | 5.68% | 5.80% | -6.75% | -26.13% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | 1.88% | 2.39% | 5.81% | -0.24% | 3.93% | 2.21% | 3.13% | -4.80% | 7.10% | -0.78% | 2.81% | 24.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
401K US World Growth has an annualized alpha of 1.57%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 07, 2019.
- This portfolio captured 110.31% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.61% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.06 and R2 of 0.97, 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
- 1.57%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 110.31%
- Downside Capture
- 101.61%
Expense Ratio
401K US World Growth has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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
401K US World Growth ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% 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 US World Growth 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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.63 | 1.86 | -0.23 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.23 | 2.53 | -0.31 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.34 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.05 | 2.53 | -0.48 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.60 | 11.37 | -2.77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIGAX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 23 | 1.29 | 1.78 | 1.23 | 1.29 | 4.48 |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 64 | 1.94 | 2.65 | 1.35 | 2.77 | 12.46 |
VTWAX Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 63 | 1.97 | 2.69 | 1.36 | 2.66 | 11.61 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
401K US World Growth provided a 0.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.84% | 0.93% | 1.02% | 1.16% | 1.30% | 0.98% | 1.09% | 1.48% | 1.16% | 1.00% | 1.18% | 1.15% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VIGAX Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.46% | 0.57% | 0.69% | 0.47% | 0.66% | 0.94% | 1.31% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.31% |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.02% | 1.11% | 1.26% | 1.42% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.41% | 1.76% | 2.03% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VTWAX Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.59% | 1.80% | 1.92% | 2.06% | 2.17% | 1.79% | 1.64% | 2.28% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 US World Growth. 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 US World Growth was 33.09%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
The current 401K US World Growth drawdown is 4.00%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.09%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.73%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 3mo | 2y 22dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.42%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 17d | 4mo 5dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.42%Mar 2026 | 2mo 1d | 16d | 2mo 17dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -10.05%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 9dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.67, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.02, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
401K US World Growth 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 | 0.98 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 7, 2019 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTSAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VIGAX has the lowest at 0.94.
Asset Correlations Table
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