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VG
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 VG, 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 Sep 27, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VMGMX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the VG returned -3.32% Year-To-Date and 12.65% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
VG
0.04%-3.15%-3.32%-1.45%16.55%16.71%10.02%12.65%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.16%-3.26%-3.13%-1.24%17.86%18.10%10.66%13.75%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.72%-3.44%-3.66%-1.51%17.36%18.55%11.91%14.12%
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
0.55%-2.72%-2.80%0.09%14.41%12.95%7.78%9.46%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.72%-3.42%-3.29%-1.39%17.61%18.12%10.64%13.68%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.13%-3.76%-9.39%-8.40%17.53%21.58%11.67%16.15%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.98%0.31%0.85%4.27%3.53%0.30%1.70%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
-0.77%-2.79%3.65%8.84%30.37%16.09%8.76%9.49%
VMGMX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.12%-5.15%-6.58%-11.77%5.08%10.88%4.27%10.74%
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.22%-3.19%3.53%6.55%15.88%15.15%10.89%11.82%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2011, VG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, VG closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.23%-0.41%-4.84%0.78%-3.32%
20252.78%-1.23%-5.09%-0.11%5.81%4.82%2.01%1.92%3.27%2.15%0.22%0.03%17.36%
20241.02%4.60%2.86%-3.89%4.48%3.06%1.40%2.24%1.95%-1.05%5.66%-2.34%21.38%
20236.34%-2.49%3.39%1.30%0.31%5.76%3.01%-1.73%-4.48%-2.23%8.80%4.80%24.17%
2022-5.54%-2.82%2.56%-8.54%-0.01%-7.50%8.57%-3.85%-8.76%6.66%5.50%-5.21%-19.08%
2021-0.76%2.31%3.25%4.85%0.49%2.41%2.10%2.62%-4.21%6.13%-1.04%3.61%23.54%

Benchmark Metrics

VG has an annualized alpha of 1.53%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 1.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.02%) than losses (89.90%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • With beta of 0.89 and R² of 1.00, 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
1.53%
Beta
0.89
1.00
Upside Capture
94.02%
Downside Capture
89.90%

Expense Ratio

VG 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VG ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% 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.


VG Risk / Return Rank: 3333
Overall Rank
VG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VG Sortino Ratio Rank: 2929
Sortino Ratio Rank
VG Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
VG Calmar Ratio Rank: 3333
Calmar Ratio Rank
VG Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
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

1.00

0.88

+0.12

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.52

1.37

+0.16

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.57

1.39

+0.19

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.29

6.43

+0.85


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
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
540.941.471.221.537.16
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
501.001.521.231.537.30
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
661.261.851.281.908.49
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
501.001.531.231.537.29
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
310.811.321.191.194.16
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
481.001.421.181.714.64
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
831.732.361.352.6410.14
VMGMX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
90.310.581.080.451.38
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
501.121.601.241.446.46

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.

VG Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.00
  • 5-Year: 0.65
  • 10-Year: 0.78
  • All Time: 0.86

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 VG 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

VG provided a 2.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.91%2.82%2.93%2.21%2.62%2.37%2.41%2.24%3.15%2.32%2.32%2.69%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.16%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.17%1.12%1.24%1.45%1.68%1.24%1.53%1.87%2.05%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VWENX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
11.94%11.55%10.85%6.08%8.28%8.72%7.85%4.74%9.58%5.88%4.53%6.58%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.16%1.11%1.26%1.42%1.65%1.20%1.41%1.76%2.03%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.44%0.40%0.46%0.57%0.69%0.47%0.66%0.94%1.31%1.14%1.39%1.31%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.90%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%
VMGMX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.71%0.64%0.67%0.71%0.78%0.34%0.56%0.78%0.84%0.72%0.81%0.82%
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.01%2.04%2.30%2.45%2.51%2.14%2.55%2.49%2.72%2.29%2.45%2.60%

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 VG. 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 VG was 31.11%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.

The current VG drawdown is 5.20%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-31.11%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202093Aug 4, 2020116
-24.88%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022301Dec 27, 2023503
-17.32%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201870Apr 5, 2019135
-17%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 202586
-12.68%May 22, 2015183Feb 11, 201677Jun 2, 2016260

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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.07, 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.

BenchmarkBNDVEAVVIAXVMGMXVIGAXVOOGVWENXVSMGXVOOVTIVTSAXVFIAXVLCAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.060.810.890.900.940.950.960.941.000.990.991.001.001.00
BND-0.061.00-0.01-0.10-0.01-0.03-0.030.070.10-0.06-0.06-0.06-0.06-0.06-0.02
VEA0.81-0.011.000.790.750.740.740.830.900.810.820.820.810.810.83
VVIAX0.89-0.100.791.000.780.720.740.880.850.890.890.890.890.880.88
VMGMX0.90-0.010.750.781.000.900.880.850.890.900.930.930.900.920.92
VIGAX0.94-0.030.740.720.901.000.980.880.890.940.940.940.940.950.95
VOOG0.95-0.030.740.740.880.981.000.890.880.950.940.940.950.950.95
VWENX0.960.070.830.880.850.880.891.000.950.960.950.950.960.950.96
VSMGX0.940.100.900.850.890.890.880.951.000.940.940.940.940.940.96
VOO1.00-0.060.810.890.900.940.950.960.941.000.990.991.001.001.00
VTI0.99-0.060.820.890.930.940.940.950.940.991.001.000.990.991.00
VTSAX0.99-0.060.820.890.930.940.940.950.940.991.001.000.991.001.00
VFIAX1.00-0.060.810.890.900.940.950.960.941.000.990.991.001.001.00
VLCAX1.00-0.060.810.880.920.950.950.950.941.000.991.001.001.001.00
Portfolio1.00-0.020.830.880.920.950.950.960.961.001.001.001.001.001.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 28, 2011