Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio: ETF allocation and returns

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Period: January 1871 - November 2024 (~154 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 30 November 2024
Live Update available for December 2024
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30 Years
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Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio
1.00$
Initial Capital
December 1994
12.50$
Final Capital
November 2024
8.78%
Yearly Return
9.64%
Std Deviation
-30.55%
Max Drawdown
36months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Initial Capital
January 1871
95.2K$
Final Capital
November 2024
7.73%
Yearly Return
10.20%
Std Deviation
-62.03%
Max Drawdown
83months
Recovery Period
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The Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio can be implemented with 2 ETFs. This portfolio has a high risk, indicating it can undergo considerable value changes. It is appropriate for investors with a high risk tolerance who are aiming for higher returns and can handle notable drawdowns.

The portfolio asset allocation is: 60% on the Stock Market, 40% on Fixed Income, 0% on Commodities. In general, bonds are useful for mitigating overall portfolio risk, especially if they are issued by national entities or highly reliable companies. This portfolio has a 40% allocation to bonds, leading to its classification as high risk.

As of November 2024, in the previous 30 Years, the Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio obtained a 8.78% compound annual return, with a 9.64% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -30.55% that required 36 months to be recovered.

Disclaimer: The simulations on this website are provided in good faith but should NOT be taken as investment advice. We are not liable for any errors or actions based on this information. The authors of the website are not affiliated with the portfolio creators, who are the sole owners of their intellectual property. The translation of asset allocations into ETFs is based on the interpretation of LazyPortfolioETF.com and may not exactly reflect the original intent of the portfolio creators. Content is for informational, educational, illustrative, and entertainment purposes only.

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Asset Allocation and ETFs

To effectively implement the asset allocation of the Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio, investors can utilize the following selection of ETFs. These ETFs have been chosen specifically for their ability to represent each asset class within the portfolio and facilitate ease of management.

60% Stocks
40% Fixed Income
0% Commodities

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Weight
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ETF
Ticker
ETF
Currency
ETF Name Investment Themes (Orig.Currency)
60.00
VTI
USD Vanguard Total Stock Market Equity, U.S., Large Cap (USD)
40.00
BND
USD Vanguard Total Bond Market Bond, U.S., All-Term (USD)

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Portfolio and ETF Returns as of Nov 30, 2024

The Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio guaranteed the following returns.

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:
STOCKS/BONDS 60/40 PORTFOLIO
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
Live Update: December 2024
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  Chg (%) Return (%) Return (%) as of Nov 30, 2024
  1 Day Time ET(*) --- YTD
(11M)
1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y 30Y MAX
(~154Y)
Investment Return --- --- 17.86 4.66 11.69 23.36 9.25 8.45 8.78 7.73
US Inflation Adjusted Return 14.99 4.33 10.56 20.08 4.87 5.36 6.11 5.49
Components
VTI
USD Vanguard Total Stock Market --- --- --- 27.69 6.70 15.90 34.45 15.16 12.85 10.97 9.23
BND
USD Vanguard Total Bond Market --- --- --- 3.12 1.07 4.63 6.78 -0.05 1.49 4.46 4.49
Returns over 1 year are annualized
(*) Eastern Time (ET - America/New York)
The live monthly return is calculated by assuming, for each asset, the weight defined by the base asset allocation.
US Inflation is updated to Nov 2024. Inflation (annualized) is 1Y: 2.73% , 5Y: 4.18% , 10Y: 2.93% , 30Y: 2.52%

In 2023, the Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio granted a 2.36% dividend yield. If you are interested in getting periodic income, please refer to the Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio: Dividend Yield page.

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Capital Growth as of Nov 30, 2024

An investment of 1$, from December 1994 to November 2024, would be worth 12.50$, with a total return of 1150.43% (8.78% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital would be 5.92$, with a net total return of 491.94% (6.11% annualized).

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An investment of 1$, from January 1871 to November 2024, would be worth 95223.48$, with a total return of 9522247.88% (7.73% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital would be 3755.04$, with a net total return of 375403.54% (5.49% annualized).

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Portfolio Metrics as of Nov 30, 2024

Metrics of Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio, updated as of 30 November 2024, provide a comprehensive overview of the portfolio's performance and risk characteristics.

These metrics include detailed data on returns, volatility, drawdowns and other key performance indicators. By examining them, you can gain insights into how the portfolio has performed over various time periods and understand its risk profile.

Metrics are calculated based on monthly returns, assuming:
STOCKS/BONDS 60/40 PORTFOLIO
Advanced Metrics
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
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Metrics as of Nov 30, 2024
YTD
(11M)
1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
(~154Y)
Investment Return (%)
17.86 4.66 5.04 11.69 23.36 5.67 9.25 8.45 7.98 8.78 7.73
Growth of 1$ 1.18 1.05 1.05 1.12 1.23 1.18 1.56 2.25 4.64 12.50 95.2K
Infl. Adjusted Return (%)
14.99 4.33 4.27 10.56 20.08 1.31 4.87 5.36 5.31 6.11 5.49
US Inflation (%) 2.49 0.31 0.74 1.03 2.73 4.31 4.18 2.93 2.54 2.52 2.12
Returns / Inflation rates over 1 year are annualized.
DRAWDOWN
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
Current 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) 0.00 -3.62 -20.69 -20.69 -20.69 -30.55 -30.55 -62.03
Start to Recovery (# months)
3 26 26 26 36 36 83
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2022 01 2022 01 2007 11 2007 11 1929 09
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 9 9 9 16 16 33
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2009 02 2009 02 1932 05
Bottom to End (# months) 2 17 17 17 20 20 50
End (yyyy mm) 2024 06 2024 02 2024 02 2024 02 2010 10 2010 10 1936 07
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same

same

same

same

same
-21.56
same
Start to Recovery (# months)
41
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2022 01 2022 01 2007 11 2000 09 1929 09
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 9 9 9 16 25 33
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2009 02 2002 09 1932 05
Bottom to End (# months) 2 17 17 17 20 16 50
End (yyyy mm) 2024 06 2024 02 2024 02 2024 02 2010 10 2004 01 1936 07
Longest negative period (# months)
2 28 34 34 52 110 154
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 03 2022 01 2021 01 2021 01 2004 12 2000 01 1929 09
End (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2024 04 2023 10 2023 10 2009 03 2009 02 1942 06
Annualized Return (%) -7.89 -0.15 -0.14 -0.14 -1.30 -0.03 -0.11
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) 0.00 -3.92 -24.85 -25.27 -25.27 -31.69 -31.69 -52.05
Start to Recovery (# months)
3 35 39 39 38 38 71
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2021 09 2021 09 2007 11 2007 11 1929 09
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 9 13 13 16 16 33
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2009 02 2009 02 1932 05
Bottom to End (# months) 2 26 26 26 22 22 38
End (yyyy mm) 2024 06 2024 11 2024 11 2024 11 2010 12 2010 12 1935 07
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same

same

same

same
-25.27 -25.08 -38.92
Start to Recovery (# months)
39 66 122
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 01 2021 09 2021 09 2021 09 2000 09 1973 01
Start to Bottom (# months) 1 9 13 13 13 25 21
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2002 09 1974 09
Bottom to End (# months) 2 26 26 26 26 41 101
End (yyyy mm) 2024 06 2024 11 2024 11 2024 11 2024 11 2006 02 1983 02
Longest negative period (# months)
2 35 47 49 58 132 263
Start (yyyy mm) 2024 03 2021 12 2019 12 2018 09 2005 01 1998 03 1899 02
End (yyyy mm) 2024 04 2024 10 2023 10 2022 09 2009 10 2009 02 1920 12
Annualized Return (%) -11.63 -0.12 -0.43 -0.04 -0.18 -0.32 -0.12
RISK INDICATORS
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Standard Deviation (%) 7.86 12.93 12.70 10.34 9.75 9.64 10.20
Sharpe Ratio 2.31 0.15 0.55 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.37
Sortino Ratio 2.84 0.20 0.73 0.89 0.87 0.88 0.51
Ulcer Index 1.07 9.79 7.86 5.78 6.72 6.90 9.21
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 2.97 0.44 0.73 0.82 0.82 0.91 0.76
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 6.46 0.27 0.45 0.41 0.26 0.29 0.12
Positive Months (%)
83.33 61.11 65.00 68.33 67.91 66.94 62.64
Positive Months 10 22 39 82 163 241 1157
Negative Months 2 14 21 38 77 119 690
LONG TERM RETURNS
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 8.45 11.56 11.56 15.69
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 6.28 1.34 -0.01
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 5.36 9.63 9.63 14.69
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 3.87 -1.22 -4.21
TIMEFRAMES
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
··· As of Nov 2024 - Over the previous 30Y
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 35.19 22.00 19.17 11.56 8.95 8.78
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -25.46 -6.40 -1.44 1.34 5.43
Positive Periods (%) 82.2 90.4 99.3 100.0 100.0 100.0
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 32.34 19.22 16.40 9.63 6.48 6.11
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -25.47 -8.48 -3.98 -1.22 3.28
Positive Periods (%) 78.2 77.8 94.3 97.0 100.0 100.0
95% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
3.83 5.70 6.75 11.54 6.42 0.00 0.00 0.00
95% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 4.99 7.70 9.58 17.33 11.41 0.00 0.00 0.00
99% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
5.73 8.98 11.40 22.37 14.65 0.00 0.00 0.00
99% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 6.94 11.07 14.35 23.95 17.78 4.49 0.00 0.00
Short term VaRs: analytical | 1+ year VaRs: historical data
Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) 85.14 28.44 17.66 9.35 5.73 8.06
Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) --- --- --- --- 2.73 6.70
% based on initial capital, inflation-adj. monthly withdrawals afterwards | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
··· All available data (Jan 1871 - Nov 2024)
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 83.44 28.79 23.38 15.69 14.69 12.20
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -44.89 -25.23 -8.90 -0.01 3.15 3.74
Positive Periods (%) 77.3 90.6 96.5 99.9 100.0 100.0
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 96.44 25.29 22.15 14.69 10.42 8.08
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -38.81 -19.29 -10.35 -4.21 -0.57 1.73
Positive Periods (%) 70.2 81.4 87.3 91.4 99.4 100.0
95% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
4.18 6.39 7.87 10.67 4.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
95% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 5.40 8.51 10.87 17.71 17.48 11.12 0.00 0.00 0.00
99% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative
6.19 9.87 12.79 22.05 35.20 21.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
99% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%) 7.46 12.08 15.92 29.88 45.15 28.83 0.00 0.00 0.00
Short term VaRs: analytical | 1+ year VaRs: historical data
Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) 77.10 24.36 14.10 7.91 4.79 4.03
Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) --- --- --- --- --- 1.95
% based on initial capital, inflation-adj. monthly withdrawals afterwards | 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.
  • Value at Risk (VaR): it's an evaluation of a cumulative worst-case loss (in absolute value), associated with a probability (95%-99%) and a time horizon. For short term, it's calculated based on the expected return and standard deviation, assuming a normal distribution of monthly returns. For long term is retrieved by the historical rolling return data.
  • Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR): it represents the average expected loss if that worst-case threshold (95%-99%) is ever crossed.
  • 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.

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Portfolio Components Correlation

Correlation measures to what degree the returns of two assets move in relation to each other. It is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which the returns of one asset are related to the returns of another asset.

COMPONENTS MONTHLY CORRELATIONS
Monthly correlations as of 30 November 2024
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Terms and Definitions
Correlation values range between -1 and +1
  • A correlation of +1 indicates that the returns of the two assets move in perfect synchrony; when one asset's returns go up, the other asset's returns also go up by the same percentage, and vice versa. This perfect positive correlation implies that the assets perform similarly in different market conditions.
  • A correlation of -1 indicates a perfect inverse relationship between the returns of the two assets. When one asset's returns go up, the other asset's returns go down by the same percentage. This perfect negative correlation suggests that the assets move in opposite directions, providing a diversification benefit by reducing overall portfolio risk.
  • A correlation of 0 means that there is no linear relationship between the returns of the two assets. The returns of one asset do not predict the returns of the other.
Learn about historical correlations here: see how the main asset classes relate 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 60/40 PORTFOLIO
Drawdown periods
Drawdown periods - Inflation Adjusted
1 December 1994 - 30 November 2024 (30 Years)
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

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Rolling Returns

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Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio: Rolling Returns

A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

STOCKS/BONDS 60/40 PORTFOLIO
Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted
1 December 1994 - 30 November 2024 (30 Years)
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

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The values shown for the rolling periods represent key statistical points: the minimum, maximum, median, and the 15th and 85th percentiles. These percentiles give insight into the distribution of the data, indicating the range within which the central 70% of the values lie, while the median represents the middle value.

Seasonality

In which months is it better to invest in Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio?

Both the Average Return and the Gain Frequency (Win %) are useful to get an idea of what happened in the past. They are retrieved considering the time period from January 1871 to November 2024.

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For further information about the seasonality, check the Asset Class Seasonality page.

Monthly Returns

This section provides a visual/tabular representation of the performance variability in the Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio over time. It illustrates the distribution of monthly returns, showcasing the range and frequency of positive and negative returns.

STOCKS/BONDS 60/40 PORTFOLIO
Monthly Returns Distribution
1 December 1994 - 30 November 2024 (30 Years)
1 January 1871 - 30 November 2024 (~154 years)
241 Positive Months (67%) - 119 Negative Months (33%)
1157 Positive Months (63%) - 690 Negative Months (37%)

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Methodology

Returns, up to December 2007, have been derived using the historical series of equivalent ETFs / Assets, instead of the actual ETFs of the portfolio.
You can find additional information on extended Data Sources here.

In particular, the series derived from equivalent datasets are:
  • Vanguard Total Stock Market (VTI), up to December 2001
  • Vanguard Total Bond Market (BND), up to December 2007

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