Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | Small Cap Value Equities | 50% |
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | Small Cap Growth Equities | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/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 year.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 19, 2026, the SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth returned 15.79% Year-To-Date and 11.57% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.00% | -0.17% | 8.39% | 8.57% | 24.06% | 18.94% | 12.24% | 13.54% |
Portfolio SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth | 1.36% | 4.23% | 15.79% | 14.18% | 30.30% | 16.32% | 7.68% | 11.57% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.99% | 4.79% | 18.37% | 16.38% | 32.81% | 16.98% | 5.57% | 11.89% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.71% | 3.65% | 13.21% | 11.96% | 27.78% | 15.69% | 9.38% | 10.71% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2011, SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.49% | 2.70% | -5.25% | 8.90% | 3.55% | 0.98% | 15.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.93% | -5.00% | -6.48% | -2.36% | 5.64% | 4.32% | 1.87% | 4.50% | 1.04% | 0.49% | 1.29% | -0.02% | 8.76% |
| 2024 | -3.77% | 6.06% | 4.18% | -6.62% | 3.91% | -1.18% | 6.52% | 0.11% | 2.03% | -0.67% | 10.77% | -7.30% | 13.14% |
| 2023 | 10.38% | -2.28% | -3.21% | -1.20% | -1.67% | 8.55% | 4.85% | -3.76% | -5.76% | -5.99% | 9.27% | 11.63% | 20.05% |
| 2022 | -8.52% | 0.70% | 1.44% | -8.53% | -0.31% | -9.28% | 10.67% | -2.60% | -9.53% | 9.73% | 4.33% | -5.93% | -18.82% |
| 2021 | 2.20% | 5.95% | 1.30% | 4.02% | -0.14% | 1.65% | -1.42% | 1.97% | -3.15% | 4.93% | -4.43% | 3.37% | 16.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth has an annualized alpha of -1.49%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 111.75% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.77% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.82, 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
- -1.49%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 105.77%
- Downside Capture
- 111.75%
Expense Ratio
SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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 SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/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 | 1.79 | 1.94 | -0.15 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 2.65 | -0.11 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.35 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.33 | 2.66 | +0.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.35 | 11.86 | +0.49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 47 | 1.63 | 2.26 | 1.28 | 2.90 | 10.83 |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 56 | 1.82 | 2.67 | 1.31 | 3.15 | 11.17 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth provided a 1.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.09% | 1.25% | 1.26% | 1.38% | 1.29% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.32% | 1.57% | 1.30% | 1.42% | 1.48% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.44% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.57% | 0.79% | 0.81% | 1.08% | 0.98% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.73% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
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 SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/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 SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth was 41.47%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.
The current SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth drawdown is 1.82%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.47%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 6mo 23d | 7mo 24dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.30%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 1mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.45%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 5mo 13d | 9mo 26dNov 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.72%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 11mo 6d | 1y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2016 bear market2016 | -23.54%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 6mo 24d | 1y 2moJun 2015 - Sep 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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.04 | 1.03 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.03, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
SmallCap Tradeoff Separate Value/Growth correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.79 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 27, 2011 | 0.87 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VSGAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.86, while VSIAX has the lowest at 0.83.
Asset Correlations Table
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