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GS 401k
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GS 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 rebalanced Every 3 months.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 4, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of RWMGX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the GS 401k returned -1.88% Year-To-Date and 10.55% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
GS 401k
0.00%-3.51%-1.88%-0.65%17.18%13.26%7.43%10.55%
RWMGX
American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class R-6
0.13%-4.66%-2.67%-1.10%17.66%16.35%11.62%12.52%
VIIIX
Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares
0.12%-4.07%-3.54%-1.40%23.50%18.89%12.11%14.28%
PMEGX
T. Rowe Price Institutional Mid Cap Equity Growth Fund
0.30%-4.57%-3.22%-3.09%12.61%7.31%2.31%9.84%
VSCIX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares
0.43%-3.59%2.97%3.39%27.14%13.44%5.57%10.71%
VITSX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
0.17%-3.99%-3.13%-1.29%24.12%18.09%10.68%13.75%
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
0.10%-1.32%-0.18%0.61%3.35%3.42%0.22%1.62%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 2010, GS 401k's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GS 401k closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.47%0.73%-4.63%0.65%-1.88%
20252.89%-1.67%-4.30%-0.76%4.62%3.98%1.32%2.00%1.93%1.02%0.94%-0.15%12.12%
20240.27%4.19%2.79%-4.07%3.26%1.78%2.45%1.72%1.60%-1.11%5.34%-2.97%15.87%
20235.57%-2.34%1.54%0.68%-0.40%5.45%2.87%-1.83%-4.06%-2.67%7.77%5.40%18.57%
2022-5.37%-1.59%2.00%-7.00%0.31%-6.59%7.19%-3.28%-7.61%6.61%5.12%-4.36%-15.02%
2021-0.39%2.67%2.78%3.88%0.60%1.57%1.32%2.07%-3.47%5.01%-1.45%3.61%19.42%

Benchmark Metrics

GS 401k has an annualized alpha of 1.36%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2010.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (81.98%) than losses (81.32%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.

Alpha
1.36%
Beta
0.79
0.98
Upside Capture
81.98%
Downside Capture
81.32%

Expense Ratio

GS 401k has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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

GS 401k ranks 55 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.


GS 401k Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
GS 401k Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8080
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GS 401k Sortino Ratio Rank: 9090
Sortino Ratio Rank
GS 401k Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
GS 401k Calmar Ratio Rank: 1010
Calmar Ratio Rank
GS 401k Martin Ratio Rank: 1212
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.74

0.88

+0.86

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.84

1.37

+1.47

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.21

+0.17

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.61

1.39

-0.78

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.29

6.43

-4.15


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
RWMGX
American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class R-6
370.871.361.201.335.80
VIIIX
Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares
460.961.471.231.517.13
PMEGX
T. Rowe Price Institutional Mid Cap Equity Growth Fund
120.360.661.090.632.46
VSCIX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares
370.861.341.181.446.13
VITSX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
460.961.471.221.517.13
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
310.901.311.161.383.85
USD=X
USD Cash

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.

GS 401k Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.74
  • 5-Year: 0.55
  • 10-Year: 0.74
  • 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 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of GS 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

GS 401k provided a 6.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio6.26%5.94%5.42%3.48%2.96%4.65%2.58%3.33%3.59%3.28%2.61%3.34%
RWMGX
American Funds Washington Mutual Investors Fund Class R-6
10.70%10.36%10.36%6.42%6.63%6.33%3.35%6.91%4.67%7.52%6.66%6.55%
VIIIX
Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares
2.79%2.11%3.66%2.66%3.39%4.79%3.07%2.86%2.45%1.84%2.38%2.47%
PMEGX
T. Rowe Price Institutional Mid Cap Equity Growth Fund
21.80%21.10%14.15%7.07%1.65%12.80%4.44%5.11%10.42%6.30%1.04%6.18%
VSCIX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares
1.33%1.34%1.31%1.55%1.55%1.25%1.15%1.40%1.68%1.36%1.50%1.49%
VITSX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
1.16%1.12%1.27%1.43%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.77%2.04%1.71%1.93%1.99%
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
3.61%3.88%3.69%3.12%2.61%1.81%2.41%2.75%2.58%2.56%2.54%2.84%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%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 GS 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 GS 401k was 29.24%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 142 trading sessions.

The current GS 401k drawdown is 4.32%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-29.24%Feb 20, 202033Mar 23, 2020142Aug 12, 2020175
-20.98%Dec 28, 2021291Oct 14, 2022431Dec 19, 2023722
-16.15%May 2, 2011155Oct 3, 2011123Feb 3, 2012278
-15.58%Sep 21, 201895Dec 24, 2018100Apr 3, 2019195
-15.09%Dec 5, 2024125Apr 8, 202579Jun 26, 2025204

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.85, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkUSD=XVBTIXVSCIXPMEGXRWMGXVIIIXVITSXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.00-0.170.880.900.961.000.990.98
USD=X0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
VBTIX-0.170.001.00-0.16-0.14-0.18-0.17-0.16-0.13
VSCIX0.880.00-0.161.000.890.810.830.880.91
PMEGX0.900.00-0.140.891.000.810.850.890.92
RWMGX0.960.00-0.180.810.811.000.930.920.92
VIIIX1.000.00-0.170.830.850.931.000.980.96
VITSX0.990.00-0.160.880.890.920.981.000.98
Portfolio0.980.00-0.130.910.920.920.960.981.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 5, 2010