Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio: ETF allocation and returns (2024)

Data Source: from January 1871 to March 2024 (~153 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 31 March 2024
Live Update: Apr 19 2024, 11:00AM Eastern Time

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The Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio is a Very High Risk portfolio and can be implemented with 2 ETFs.

It's exposed for 80% on the Stock Market.

In the last 30 Years, the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio obtained a 9.53% compound annual return, with a 12.48% standard deviation.

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Asset Allocation and ETFs

The Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio has the following asset allocation:

80% Stocks

20% Fixed Income

0% Commodities

The Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio can be implemented with the following ETFs:

Weight
(%)
Investment Themes (Orig.Currency)ETF
Ticker
ETF
Currency
ETF Name
80.00Equity, U.S., Large Cap (USD)

VTI

USDVanguard Total Stock Market
20.00Bond, U.S., All-Term (USD)

BND

USDVanguard Total Bond Market

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Portfolio and ETF Returns as of Mar 31, 2024

The Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio guaranteed the following returns.

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:

  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • a rebalancing of the components at every January 1st. How do returns change with different rebalancing strategies?
  • the reinvestment of dividends.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.

April 2024 return is calculated on the hypothesis of a newly built portfolio, with the starting asset allocation.

STOCKS/BONDS 80/20 PORTFOLIO

Consolidated returns as of 31 March 2024

Live Update: Apr 19 2024, 11:00AM Eastern Time

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Chg (%)Return (%)Return (%) as of Mar 31, 2024
1 DayTime ET(*)Apr 20241M6M1Y5Y10Y30YMAX
(~153Y)
Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio-0.11-4.502.5119.5023.2611.4910.169.538.49
US Inflation Adjusted return2.1317.6119.127.007.126.826.24
Components

VTI

USDVanguard Total Stock Market-0.1811:00AM, Apr 19 2024-5.072.9022.8828.8514.1512.2310.499.16

BND

USDVanguard Total Bond Market0.1410:59AM, Apr 19 2024-2.230.855.871.620.321.494.304.49
Returns over 1 year are annualized | Available data source: since Jan 1871
(*) Eastern Time (ET - America/New York)
US Inflation is updated to Mar 2024. Current inflation (annualized) is 1Y: 3.48% , 5Y: 4.19% , 10Y: 2.84% , 30Y: 2.54%

Live update: World Markets and Indexes

In 2023, the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio granted a 2.08% dividend yield. If you are interested in getting periodic income, please refer to the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio: Dividend Yield page.

Capital Growth as of Mar 31, 2024

An investment of 1$, since April 1994, now would be worth 15.36$, with a total return of 1435.81% (9.53% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital now would be 7.24$, with a net total return of 623.56% (6.82% annualized).

An investment of 1$, since January 1871, now would be worth 266692.99$, with a total return of 26669198.71% (8.49% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital now would be 10658.59$, with a net total return of 1065758.87% (6.24% annualized).

Portfolio Metrics as of Mar 31, 2024

Metrics of Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio, updated as of 31 March 2024.

Metrics are calculated based on monthly returns, assuming:

  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • a rebalancing of the components at every January 1st. How do returns change with different rebalancing strategies?
  • the reinvestment of dividends.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.

STOCKS/BONDS 80/20 PORTFOLIO

Advanced Metrics

Data Source: 1 January 1871 - 31 March 2024 (~153 years)

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Metrics as of Mar 31, 2024
1M3M6M1Y3Y5Y10Y20Y30YMAX
(~153Y)
Investment Return (%)2.517.5119.5023.267.2111.4910.168.929.538.49
Infl. Adjusted Return (%) details 2.136.3117.6119.121.507.007.126.176.826.24
US Inflation (%)0.381.131.613.485.634.192.842.592.542.12
Returns / Inflation rates over 1 year are annualized.

DRAWDOWN

Inflation Adjusted:

Inflation Adjusted:

1Y3Y5Y10Y20Y30YMAX
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%)-8.31-22.75-22.75-22.75-41.09-41.09-75.27
Start to Recovery (# months) details 52525253939163
Start (yyyy mm)2023 082022 012022 012022 012007 112007 111929 09
Start to Bottom (# months)3999161633
Bottom (yyyy mm)2023 102022 092022 092022 092009 022009 021932 05
Bottom to End (# months)21616162323130
End (yyyy mm)2023 122024 012024 012024 012011 012011 011943 03
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest
-33.33
same as
deepest
Start to Recovery (# months) details 59
Start (yyyy mm)2023 082022 012022 012022 012007 112000 091929 09
Start to Bottom (# months)3999162533
Bottom (yyyy mm)2023 102022 092022 092022 092009 022002 091932 05
Bottom to End (# months)21616162334130
End (yyyy mm)2023 122024 012024 012024 012011 012005 071943 03
Longest negative period (# months) details 630303061122166
Period Start (yyyy mm)2023 052021 052021 052021 052004 041999 011928 12
Period End (yyyy mm)2023 102023 102023 102023 102009 042009 021942 09
Annualized Return (%)-0.71-1.42-1.42-1.42-0.62-0.47-0.04
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%)-9.18-26.80-26.80-26.80-42.07-42.07-68.77
Start to Recovery (# months) details 527*27*27*535379
Start (yyyy mm)2023 082022 012022 012022 012007 112007 111929 09
Start to Bottom (# months)3999161633
Bottom (yyyy mm)2023 102022 092022 092022 092009 022009 021932 05
Bottom to End (# months)2181818373746
End (yyyy mm)2023 12---2012 032012 031936 03
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest
-36.32-46.99
Start to Recovery (# months) details 75123
Start (yyyy mm)2023 082022 012022 012022 012007 112000 091973 01
Start to Bottom (# months)3999162521
Bottom (yyyy mm)2023 102022 092022 092022 092009 022002 091974 09
Bottom to End (# months)21818183750102
End (yyyy mm)2023 12---2012 032006 111983 03
Longest negative period (# months) details 734383868147246
Period Start (yyyy mm)2023 042021 042020 092020 092005 011999 071901 05
Period End (yyyy mm)2023 102024 012023 102023 102010 082011 091921 10
Annualized Return (%)-2.17-0.39-1.15-1.15-0.50-0.01-0.02
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress

RISK INDICATORS

1Y3Y5Y10Y20Y30YMAX
Standard Deviation (%)12.1715.1015.5712.7712.4412.4813.30
Sharpe Ratio1.480.310.620.700.610.580.34
Sortino Ratio2.100.420.820.930.800.760.47
Ulcer Index2.8910.288.446.319.1810.3913.10
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation1.910.480.740.800.720.760.64
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown2.800.320.500.450.220.230.11
% Positive Months details 75%61%65%70%68%66%61%
Positive Months92239841642401138
Negative Months314213676120701

LONG TERM RETURNS

Inflation Adjusted:

Inflation Adjusted:

1Y3Y5Y10Y20Y30YMAX
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized10.1614.2214.2216.88
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized6.51-0.44-2.44
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized7.1212.2412.2416.89
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized4.66-2.95-4.50

ROLLING PERIODS

Inflation Adjusted:

Inflation Adjusted:

1Y3Y5Y10Y20Y30YMAX
Over the latest 30Y
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized47.6726.3423.0114.229.609.53
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized-34.49-11.24-3.66-0.445.30
% Positive Periods80%84%97%99%100%100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized79.1825.7515.978.425.238.31
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized----2.427.16
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized43.9123.4720.1512.247.116.82
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized-34.49-13.37-6.14-2.953.16
% Positive Periods78%81%81%90%100%100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized79.1825.7515.978.425.238.31
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized----2.427.16
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Over all the available data source (Jan 1871 - Mar 2024)
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized118.7137.0030.0316.8816.0313.20
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized-57.12-34.67-13.95-2.442.313.32
% Positive Periods74%86%94%99%100%100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized67.5619.8111.857.134.333.65
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized-----1.69
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized134.2133.2628.7416.8911.719.71
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized-52.40-29.49-10.50-4.50-0.531.52
% Positive Periods70%81%84%90%99%100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized67.5619.8111.857.134.333.65
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized-----1.69
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com

Terms and Definitions

  • Annualized Portfolio Return: it's the annualized geometric mean return of the portfolio.
  • Deepest/Longest Drawdown: a drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. The deepest (or maximum) drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained. The longest drawdown is the period observed from a peak to the subsequent peak with the greatest duration.
  • Longest negative period: it's the maximum period for which an overall negative return has been observed.
  • Standard Deviation: it's a measure of the dispersion of returns around the mean.
  • Sharpe Ratio: it's a measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's calculated by dividing the excess return of the portfolio over the risk-free rate by the portfolio standard deviation. The risk-free rate here considered is the 1-3 Mth T-Bill return.
  • Sortino Ratio: another measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's a modification of the Sharpe Ratio (same formula but the denominator is the portfolio downside standard deviation).
  • Ulcer Index: it's a measure of downside risk that quantifies the depth and duration of drawdowns in an investment portfolio.
  • Best/Worst 10Y returns: the best and the worst 10-year return over a time frame.
  • Rolling Returns: N-year returns over a time frame, calculated over all the available data source (best, worst, % of positive returns). Each rolling period, longer than the longest negative period, yielded a non-negative minimum return.
  • Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, without the portfolio running out of money in any case (money amount withdrawal).
    For instance: Your initial invested capital is 100.000$; withdrawal rate (annualized) is 4%. This means that, in the first month, you will withdraw 100.000 * 4% * 1/12 = 333.33$. The second month, you’ll withdraw 333.33$ plus the inflation monthly rate. You’ll continue adjusting your withdraw monthly for inflation.
  • Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (PWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, preserving the original invested capital, adjusted for inflation too.

Talking about withdrawal rates, how would you manage your early retirement with the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio? Read more here

Portfolio Components Correlation

Correlation measures to what degree the returns of the two assets move in relation to each other.

Correlation coefficient is a numerical value between -1 and +1. If one variable goes up by a certain amount, the correlation coefficient indicates which way the other variable moves and by how much.
Asset correlations are calculated based on monthly returns.

COMPONENTS MONTHLY CORRELATIONS

Monthly correlations as of 31 March 2024

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If you want to learn more about historical correlations, you can find out here how the main asset class are correlated to each other.

Drawdowns

A drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. A maximum drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained.

STOCKS/BONDS 80/20 PORTFOLIO

Drawdown periods

Drawdown periods - Inflation Adjusted

Data Source: 1 April 1994 - 31 March 2024 (30 Years)

Data Source: 1 January 1871 - 31 March 2024 (~153 years)

Inflation Adjusted:

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Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio: ETF allocation and returns (2024)

FAQs

Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio: ETF allocation and returns? ›

It is suitable for investors with a high risk tolerance who are seeking substantial returns and can withstand large drawdowns. It's exposed for 80% on the Stock Market. In the last 30 Years, the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio obtained a 9.50% compound annual return, with a 12.53% standard deviation.

What percentage of stocks and bonds should be in my portfolio? ›

So, if you think you could tolerate 100 percent stocks respect what you don't know. Build a portfolio with 80 percent stocks and 20 percent bonds. If you think you could tolerate a portfolio with 80 percent stocks and 20 percent bonds, build a portfolio with 70 percent stocks and 30 percent bonds.

What is the 80 20 rule in stocks and bonds? ›

80% of your portfolio's returns in the market may be traced to 20% of your investments. 80% of your portfolio's losses may be traced to 20% of your investments. 80% of your trading profits in the US market might be coming from 20% of positions (aka amount of assets owned).

What is the average annual return of the 80 20 portfolio? ›

Returns By Period

As of Jun 13, 2024, the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio returned 10.17% Year-To-Date and 10.20% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

What is the 80 20 ETF strategy? ›

This investment strategy seeks total return through exposure to a diversified portfolio of primarily equity, and to a lesser extent, Fixed Income asset classes with a target allocation of 80% equities and 20% Fixed Income. Target allocations can vary +/-5%.

Is 80% stocks and 20% bonds good? ›

It is suitable for investors with a high risk tolerance who are seeking substantial returns and can withstand large drawdowns. It's exposed for 80% on the Stock Market. In the last 30 Years, the Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio obtained a 9.50% compound annual return, with a 12.53% standard deviation.

What is the Warren Buffett 70/30 rule? ›

A 70/30 portfolio is an investment portfolio where 70% of investment capital is allocated to stocks and 30% to fixed-income securities, primarily bonds.

How much of your money should be in stocks vs bonds? ›

There are many adages to help you determine how to allocate stocks and bonds in your portfolio. One says that the percentage of stocks in your portfolio should equal 100 minus your age. So, if you're 30, such a portfolio would contain 70% stocks and 30% bonds (or other safe investments).

What is the 60 40 rule in stocks and bonds? ›

The 60/40 rule has been widely recognized and recommended by financial advisors and experts for decades. The idea is that over the long haul, stocks have historically provided higher returns, while bonds offer fixed income and can act as a buffer during market downturns.

What is the 90% rule in stocks? ›

Understanding the Rule of 90

According to this rule, 90% of novice traders will experience significant losses within their first 90 days of trading, ultimately wiping out 90% of their initial capital.

What is a lazy portfolio? ›

A lazy portfolio is a collection of investments that require minimal management. It typically consists of a few (or even one) diversified, low-cost index funds or ETFs (exchange-traded funds). You can also get index mutual funds that will also do the job.

What is the 80 20 portfolio Vanguard? ›

Objective. The Fund seeks to hold investments that will pay out money and increase in value through a portfolio comprising approximately 80% shares and 20% bonds and other similar fixed income investments.

What is the 80 20 rule for ROI? ›

The 80-20 Rule in Business and Investments

For project management, the first 20% of the effort put in on a project should yield 80% of the project's results. Thus, the 80-20 rule can help managers and business owners focus 80% of their time on the 20% of the business yielding the greatest results.

What is the 3 5 10 rule for ETF? ›

Specifically, a fund is prohibited from: acquiring more than 3% of a registered investment company's shares (the “3% Limit”); investing more than 5% of its assets in a single registered investment company (the “5% Limit”); or. investing more than 10% of its assets in registered investment companies (the “10% Limit”).

What is the 3 ETF strategy? ›

A three-fund portfolio is a portfolio which uses only basic asset classes — usually a domestic stock "total market" index fund, an international stock "total market" index fund and a bond "total market" index fund.

What is the optimal number of ETFs? ›

How to build an optimally diversified portfolio? Experts agree that for most personal investors, a portfolio comprising 5 to 10 ETFs is perfect in terms of diversification.

What is the 5% portfolio rule? ›

While the rule states that no more than 5% of your portfolio should be invested in a single stock, you can adjust this based on your own risk tolerance. For example, if you're more risk-averse, you may want to limit your exposure to individual stocks even further.

What is the ideal portfolio percentage? ›

If you are a moderate-risk investor, it's best to start with a 60-30-10 or 70-20-10 allocation. Those of you who have a 60-40 allocation can also add a touch of gold to their portfolios for better diversification. If you are conservative, then 50-40-10 or 50-30-20 is a good way to start off on your investment journey.

What is the optimal amount of stocks in a portfolio? ›

What's the right number of companies to invest in, even if portfolio size doesn't matter? “Studies show there's statistical significance to the rule of thumb for 20 to 30 stocks to achieve meaningful diversification,” says Aleksandr Spencer, CFA® and chief investment officer at Bogart Wealth.

What is the best stock portfolio ratio? ›

For example, if you're 30, you should keep 70% of your portfolio in stocks. If you're 70, you should keep 30% of your portfolio in stocks. However, with Americans living longer and longer, many financial planners are now recommending that the rule should be closer to 110 or 120 minus your age.

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