Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 16.67% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 16.67% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 16.67% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 16.67% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 16.67% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 16.67% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in bonds, 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 16, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of VTIP
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the bonds returned 0.85% Year-To-Date and 2.52% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio bonds | 0.25% | -0.23% | 0.85% | 1.13% | 3.91% | 3.98% | 2.20% | 2.52% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.18% | 0.26% | 1.11% | 1.41% | 4.14% | 4.66% | 3.51% | 3.11% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.23% | 0.26% | 1.11% | 1.40% | 4.15% | 4.67% | 3.51% | 3.08% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 0.41% | -0.62% | 0.82% | 0.60% | 3.34% | 3.06% | 1.33% | 2.52% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.45% | -0.60% | 0.82% | 0.63% | 3.42% | 3.21% | 1.46% | 2.60% |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.23% | -1.00% | 0.32% | 0.90% | 4.41% | 3.55% | 0.29% | 1.68% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.02% | 0.31% | 0.90% | 1.85% | 4.01% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.13% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 17, 2012, bonds's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 36.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +2.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, bonds closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 2020 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 11, 2020 at -1.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.46% | 0.83% | -0.65% | 0.22% | 0.85% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.89% | 1.54% | 0.58% | 0.44% | -0.38% | 0.79% | 0.14% | 1.24% | 0.35% | 0.30% | 0.29% | -0.18% | 6.16% |
| 2024 | 0.31% | -0.59% | 0.63% | -0.94% | 1.27% | 0.65% | 1.36% | 0.78% | 1.14% | -1.12% | 0.56% | -0.78% | 3.27% |
| 2023 | 1.54% | -0.98% | 2.13% | 0.21% | -0.76% | -0.14% | 0.23% | -0.24% | -1.07% | -0.27% | 2.09% | 1.84% | 4.59% |
| 2022 | -1.30% | 0.45% | -1.39% | -1.44% | -0.02% | -1.84% | 2.53% | -1.93% | -3.97% | 0.67% | 1.46% | -0.62% | -7.33% |
| 2021 | 0.11% | -0.79% | -0.13% | 0.89% | 0.64% | 0.40% | 1.56% | -0.08% | -0.44% | 0.61% | 0.37% | 0.24% | 3.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
bonds has an annualized alpha of 1.77%, beta of 0.01, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 17, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (9.51%) than losses (8.47%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.77%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 9.51%
- Downside Capture
- 8.47%
Expense Ratio
bonds has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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
bonds ranks 57 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.55 | 0.88 | +0.67 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.21 | 1.37 | +0.84 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.21 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.38 | 1.39 | +0.99 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.25 | 6.43 | +1.82 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 94 | 2.26 | 3.46 | 1.49 | 4.28 | 14.52 |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 93 | 2.18 | 3.31 | 1.47 | 4.13 | 13.26 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 35 | 0.80 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 3.36 |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 36 | 0.84 | 1.17 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 3.52 |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 49 | 1.02 | 1.44 | 1.18 | 1.70 | 4.71 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 254.91 | 180.89 | 367.86 | 4,130.10 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
bonds provided a 3.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.57% | 3.91% | 3.27% | 3.25% | 5.13% | 3.21% | 1.22% | 2.09% | 2.37% | 1.68% | 1.16% | 0.51% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 3.42% | 4.11% | 2.62% | 2.84% | 6.04% | 4.15% | 1.40% | 2.06% | 2.44% | 1.59% | 0.89% | 0.00% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.62% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 2.79% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 3.70% | 4.06% | 2.99% | 3.02% | 7.19% | 4.39% | 1.11% | 2.02% | 2.26% | 1.90% | 1.38% | 0.28% |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.94% | 3.89% | 3.74% | 3.13% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.70% | 2.72% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.96% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 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 bonds. 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 bonds was 9.12%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 460 trading sessions.
The current bonds drawdown is 0.68%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.12% | Nov 10, 2021 | 238 | Oct 20, 2022 | 460 | Aug 21, 2024 | 698 |
| -7.27% | Mar 9, 2020 | 8 | Mar 18, 2020 | 50 | May 29, 2020 | 58 |
| -5.34% | Dec 7, 2012 | 187 | Sep 5, 2013 | 694 | Jun 8, 2016 | 881 |
| -2.56% | Jul 7, 2016 | 115 | Dec 16, 2016 | 175 | Aug 29, 2017 | 290 |
| -1.83% | Oct 2, 2024 | 56 | Dec 19, 2024 | 42 | Feb 24, 2025 | 98 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.00, 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
| Benchmark | BIL | AGG | VTIP | STIP | SCHP | TIP | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | -0.00 | 0.07 | 0.06 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| BIL | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| AGG | -0.00 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| VTIP | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.81 |
| STIP | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.57 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.83 |
| SCHP | -0.02 | 0.00 | 0.80 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.98 |
| TIP | -0.02 | 0.00 | 0.80 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.86 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.00 |