Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 25% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | Small Cap Value Equities | 25% |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | Small Cap Blend Equities | 25% |
VVIAX Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Value Equities | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Joe Peschke Trad, 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 27, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VSIAX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Joe Peschke Trad returned 1.72% Year-To-Date and 11.87% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.44% | -1.90% | -3.41% | -1.91% | 30.31% | 17.22% | 10.14% | 12.44% |
Portfolio Joe Peschke Trad | 0.23% | -0.80% | 1.72% | 3.15% | 31.24% | 15.19% | 9.14% | 11.87% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.12% | -2.25% | -3.55% | -1.78% | 31.29% | 18.45% | 11.93% | 14.17% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.17% | -0.19% | 3.74% | 4.81% | 31.79% | 13.60% | 7.68% | 10.26% |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.43% | 0.15% | 2.97% | 3.20% | 33.61% | 13.43% | 5.56% | 10.70% |
VVIAX Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.18% | -0.97% | 3.72% | 6.29% | 28.25% | 14.93% | 10.93% | 11.88% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2011, Joe Peschke Trad's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Joe Peschke Trad closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.99% | 2.22% | -5.00% | 0.73% | 1.72% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.67% | -2.27% | -4.87% | -2.52% | 4.88% | 4.16% | 1.49% | 3.79% | 1.86% | 0.32% | 1.65% | 0.38% | 12.74% |
| 2024 | -0.84% | 4.63% | 4.56% | -5.14% | 4.03% | 0.09% | 5.18% | 1.44% | 1.82% | -1.02% | 7.57% | -5.87% | 16.65% |
| 2023 | 7.06% | -2.55% | -1.56% | 0.28% | -2.22% | 7.71% | 4.25% | -2.74% | -4.66% | -3.83% | 8.47% | 7.58% | 17.68% |
| 2022 | -4.64% | -0.40% | 2.51% | -6.97% | 1.13% | -8.98% | 8.59% | -3.03% | -9.15% | 10.55% | 5.45% | -5.13% | -11.78% |
| 2021 | 0.62% | 5.70% | 4.40% | 4.26% | 1.46% | 0.36% | 0.04% | 2.31% | -3.58% | 5.48% | -2.74% | 4.95% | 25.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
Joe Peschke Trad has an annualized alpha of 0.37%, beta of 1.01, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2011.
- With beta of 1.01 and R² of 0.91, 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
- 0.37%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 103.20%
- Downside Capture
- 102.38%
Expense Ratio
Joe Peschke Trad has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
Joe Peschke Trad ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.96 | 1.84 | -0.88 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.46 | 2.97 | -1.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.40 | -0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.45 | 1.82 | -0.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.59 | 7.76 | -1.17 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 47 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.11 |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 36 | 0.85 | 1.32 | 1.18 | 1.36 | 5.54 |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 38 | 0.86 | 1.34 | 1.18 | 1.44 | 6.13 |
VVIAX Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 50 | 1.09 | 1.56 | 1.23 | 1.49 | 6.61 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Joe Peschke Trad provided a 1.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.60% | 1.61% | 1.70% | 1.89% | 1.94% | 1.59% | 1.73% | 1.95% | 2.20% | 1.81% | 1.93% | 2.04% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.89% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.32% | 1.33% | 1.30% | 1.56% | 1.54% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.49% | 1.48% |
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 Joe Peschke Trad. 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 Joe Peschke Trad was 39.13%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
The current Joe Peschke Trad drawdown is 4.82%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.13% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 162 | Nov 10, 2020 | 189 |
| -21.23% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 303 | Dec 14, 2023 | 489 |
| -21.04% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 145 | Jul 24, 2019 | 210 |
| -19.98% | Dec 2, 2024 | 87 | Apr 8, 2025 | 87 | Aug 13, 2025 | 174 |
| -17.46% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 103 | Jul 11, 2016 | 264 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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
| Benchmark | VVIAX | VSIAX | VFIAX | VSMAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.93 |
| VVIAX | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.86 | 0.94 |
| VSIAX | 0.83 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.97 | 0.97 |
| VFIAX | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.93 |
| VSMAX | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.97 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.97 | 0.93 | 0.97 | 1.00 |