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BND, SCHD, SCHG
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BND 30.00%SCHG 40.00%SCHD 30.00%BondBondEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BND, SCHD, SCHG, 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

As of Jun 13, 2026, the BND, SCHD, SCHG returned 7.96% Year-To-Date and 12.16% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%-0.93%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
BND, SCHD, SCHG
0.28%-0.60%7.96%7.95%18.48%15.30%8.93%12.16%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
-0.12%0.42%0.52%0.91%4.40%4.17%0.03%1.58%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.89%3.37%20.66%19.57%26.16%14.90%8.75%12.91%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
0.12%-2.62%2.58%2.96%18.71%22.68%14.33%18.50%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, BND, SCHD, SCHG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, BND, SCHD, SCHG closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.92%1.05%-3.13%6.68%3.37%-1.87%7.96%
20251.57%-0.23%-3.49%-1.59%3.64%3.68%1.31%2.33%1.81%1.42%0.37%-0.14%10.95%
20241.04%2.94%2.46%-3.66%3.54%3.10%2.20%1.86%1.69%-0.85%4.60%-2.30%17.54%
20235.59%-2.26%3.90%0.49%1.02%4.29%2.64%-1.03%-4.14%-2.20%7.72%4.70%21.94%
2022-5.00%-2.49%1.82%-7.71%0.40%-6.01%7.02%-3.77%-7.54%4.78%4.81%-4.57%-18.02%
2021-0.82%1.52%3.06%4.00%0.31%2.57%1.88%2.13%-3.61%4.89%-0.42%2.64%19.39%

Benchmark Metrics

BND, SCHD, SCHG has an annualized alpha of 2.44%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.69%) than losses (71.12%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.44% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.69 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
2.44%
Beta
0.69
0.96
Upside Capture
74.69%
Downside Capture
71.12%

Expense Ratio

BND, SCHD, SCHG has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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

BND, SCHD, SCHG ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


BND, SCHD, SCHG Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
BND, SCHD, SCHG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BND, SCHD, SCHG Sortino Ratio Rank: 7070
Sortino Ratio Rank
BND, SCHD, SCHG Omega Ratio Rank: 6969
Omega Ratio Rank
BND, SCHD, SCHG Calmar Ratio Rank: 7272
Calmar Ratio Rank
BND, SCHD, SCHG Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for BND, SCHD, SCHG 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.19

1.86

+0.33

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.08

2.53

+0.54

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.34

+0.07

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.51

2.53

+0.98

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

15.00

11.37

+3.63


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
37
1.181.771.211.654.81
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
87
2.413.721.435.7013.97
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
33
1.181.641.211.143.78

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.

The current BND, SCHD, SCHG Sharpe ratio is 2.19 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, 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 BND, SCHD, SCHG 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

BND, SCHD, SCHG provided a 2.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.30%2.45%2.35%2.16%2.02%1.64%1.87%2.04%2.27%1.96%2.04%2.15%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.96%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.22%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
0.38%0.36%0.39%0.46%0.55%0.42%0.52%0.82%1.27%1.01%1.04%1.22%

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 BND, SCHD, SCHG. 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 BND, SCHD, SCHG was 23.50%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.

The current BND, SCHD, SCHG drawdown is 1.87%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-23.50%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 17d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-22.76%Oct 2022
9mo 20d1y 3mo
2y 22dDec 2021 - Jan 2024
2025 selloff2025
-13.36%Apr 2025
4mo2mo 23d
6mo 23dDec 2024 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-13.18%Dec 2018
3mo 4d2mo 27d
6mo 1dSep 2018 - Mar 2019
2016 pullback2016
-8.29%Feb 2016
3mo 9d1mo 20d
4mo 29dNov 2015 - Apr 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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.94, 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

1.34

1.25

1.20

1.17

1.17

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.17, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

BND, SCHD, SCHG correlation to the S&P 500 Index

BND, SCHD, SCHG has a 0.94 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.94

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.96

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.97

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.97

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 20, 2011

0.97


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while BND has the lowest at -0.05.

BND
-0.05
SCHD
0.82
SCHG
0.94

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. BND, SCHD, SCHG. SCHG has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.94, while BND has the lowest at 0.08.

BND
0.08
SCHD
0.83
SCHG
0.94

Asset Correlations Table

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

BNDSCHDSCHG
BND1.00-0.06-0.02
SCHD-0.061.000.66
SCHG-0.020.661.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 20, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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