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Core Portfolio - 2
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BND 25.00%VGIT 10.00%GLD 10.00%VGT 30.00%VOO 25.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Core Portfolio - 2, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Core Portfolio - 2 returned -1.57% Year-To-Date and 12.46% 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
Core Portfolio - 2
0.12%-2.54%-1.57%0.48%19.44%16.64%10.44%12.46%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.98%0.31%0.85%4.27%3.53%0.30%1.70%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-1.42%-5.36%-5.79%29.79%23.50%15.02%21.67%
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
0.13%-1.05%0.03%0.77%4.08%3.19%0.33%1.32%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-1.92%-8.27%8.35%21.03%49.02%32.51%21.53%13.97%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, Core Portfolio - 2's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Core Portfolio - 2 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.41%0.50%-4.26%0.88%-1.57%
20251.32%-0.26%-2.95%1.05%3.99%4.50%1.60%1.80%4.75%3.15%-0.70%0.33%19.91%
20240.86%2.33%2.40%-3.24%4.43%3.69%1.11%1.61%2.25%-0.77%3.63%-1.20%18.20%
20236.13%-1.89%5.71%0.58%2.38%3.36%2.01%-1.46%-4.63%-0.89%8.40%4.05%25.54%
2022-4.50%-1.70%0.94%-7.08%-0.49%-5.27%6.21%-3.93%-7.24%3.27%5.00%-3.55%-17.84%
2021-1.05%0.00%0.87%3.58%0.56%2.36%2.34%1.85%-3.75%4.62%0.85%2.31%15.24%

Benchmark Metrics

Core Portfolio - 2 has an annualized alpha of 3.81%, beta of 0.60, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.11%) than losses (59.89%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.81% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.60 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
3.81%
Beta
0.60
0.87
Upside Capture
69.11%
Downside Capture
59.89%

Expense Ratio

Core Portfolio - 2 has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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

Core Portfolio - 2 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.


Core Portfolio - 2 Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
Core Portfolio - 2 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Core Portfolio - 2 Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
Core Portfolio - 2 Omega Ratio Rank: 7272
Omega Ratio Rank
Core Portfolio - 2 Calmar Ratio Rank: 6969
Calmar Ratio Rank
Core Portfolio - 2 Martin Ratio Rank: 6767
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

1.54

0.88

+0.66

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.26

1.37

+0.90

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.32

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.41

1.39

+1.02

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.52

6.43

+3.08


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
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
481.001.421.181.714.64
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
581.101.671.231.885.72
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
521.081.611.191.645.01
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28

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.

Core Portfolio - 2 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.54
  • 5-Year: 0.86
  • 10-Year: 1.04
  • All Time: 1.05

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 Core Portfolio - 2 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

Core Portfolio - 2 provided a 1.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.79%1.75%1.77%1.60%1.52%1.20%1.45%1.71%1.81%1.54%1.69%1.72%
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%
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%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.43%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
3.82%3.79%3.67%2.73%1.74%1.69%2.23%2.24%2.05%1.67%1.69%1.69%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
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 Core Portfolio - 2. 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 Core Portfolio - 2 was 22.85%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 292 trading sessions.

The current Core Portfolio - 2 drawdown is 5.23%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-22.85%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022292Dec 13, 2023494
-19.01%Feb 20, 202022Mar 20, 202053Jun 5, 202075
-12.07%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202537Jun 2, 202571
-11.95%Oct 3, 201857Dec 24, 201853Mar 13, 2019110
-8.26%Jan 29, 202642Mar 30, 2026

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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.26, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkGLDBNDVGITVGTVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.04-0.09-0.210.891.000.91
GLD0.041.000.300.310.030.040.23
BND-0.090.301.000.90-0.06-0.080.10
VGIT-0.210.310.901.00-0.18-0.21-0.02
VGT0.890.03-0.06-0.181.000.890.95
VOO1.000.04-0.08-0.210.891.000.92
Portfolio0.910.230.10-0.020.950.921.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 10, 2010