- Portfolio Overview
- Asset Allocation and ETFs
- Performance
- Calculators
- Rolling Returns
- Drawdowns
Portfolio Overview
Alexander Green proposed this The Gone Fishin' Portfolio which was outlined in his book 'The Gone Fishin' Portfolio'. Based on the book, the following is the allocation using Vanguard low cost index funds (in the popular Bogleheads forum, there is a discussion thread devoted to this portfolio):
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index (VTSMX) - 15%
Vanguard Small-Cap Index (NAESX) - 15%
Vanguard European Stock Index (VEURX) - 10%
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index (VPACX) - 10%
Vanguard Emerging Markets Index (VEIEX) - 10%
Vanguard Short-term Bond Index (VFSTX) - 10%
Vanguard High-Yield Corporates Fund (VWEHX) - 10%
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (VIPSX) - 10%
Vanguard REIT Index (VGSIX) - 5%
Vanguard Precious Metals Fund (VGPMX) - 5%
This portfolio rebalances annually. Its start date is 12/31/2000.
Asset Allocation
| Symbol | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
|
VTSMX VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
US Equity | 8.22% |
|
NAESX VANGUARD SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
US Equity | 5.86% |
|
VEIEX VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
International Equity | 3.24% |
|
VEURX VANGUARD EUROPEAN STOCK INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
International Equity | 5.39% |
|
VPACX VANGUARD PACIFIC STOCK INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
International Equity | 5.14% |
|
VWEHX VANGUARD HIGH-YIELD CORPORATE FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
Fixed Income | 5.6% |
|
VFSTX VANGUARD SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT-GRADE FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
Fixed Income | 5.38% |
|
VIPSX VANGUARD INFLATION-PROTECTED SECURITIES FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
Fixed Income | 4.43% |
|
VGSIX VANGUARD REIT INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
Real Estate | 1.66% |
|
VGPMX Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund Investor Shares |
SECTOR EQUITY | 1.22% |
Historical Performance
The return data shown below all have the same latest date: 04/16/2025.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Green The Gone Fishin Lazy Portfolio | -2.88% | 4.55% | 3.26% | 8.77% | 5.32% | 6.24% | 6.62% | 6.87% |
| VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) | -9.99% | 5.71% | 7.80% | 15.21% | 11.50% | 12.41% | 9.94% | 8.00% |
| VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) | -2.46% | 6.56% | 4.41% | 7.52% | 5.36% | 6.37% | 5.86% | 5.46% |
| Ticker/Portfolio | Last 1 Week | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr | 15 Yr | 20 Yr | Inception | YTD | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 | 1979 | |
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| Annualized Return (%) | Alex Green Th...Portfolio | 1.47 | 4.55 | 3.26 | 8.77 | 5.32 | 6.24 | 6.62 | 6.87 | -2.88 | 7.78 | 14.55 | -14.17 | 12.15 | 12.50 | 20.27 | -8.84 | 16.31 | 11.00 | -3.63 | 3.90 | 12.34 | 13.43 | -3.14 | 16.27 | 34.33 | -31.69 | 9.68 | 16.96 | 11.88 | 15.12 | 32.69 | -5.75 | -1.52 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES) | -3.29 | 5.71 | 7.80 | 15.21 | 11.50 | 12.41 | 9.94 | 8.00 | -9.99 | 24.84 | 26.12 | -18.24 | 28.53 | 18.74 | 31.33 | -4.55 | 21.66 | 11.83 | 1.23 | 13.52 | 32.17 | 15.82 | 1.96 | 14.91 | 26.52 | -37.02 | 5.39 | 15.64 | 4.77 | 10.74 | 28.50 | -22.17 | -12.03 | -9.05 | 21.08 | 28.62 | 33.18 | 22.87 | 37.45 | 1.18 | 10.15 | 8.24 | 32.05 | -3.33 | 28.37 | 14.92 | 3.97 | 9.30 | 22.60 | 3.67 | 17.07 | 19.25 | -8.55 | 27.89 | -2.07 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES) | -0.23 | 6.56 | 4.41 | 7.52 | 5.36 | 6.37 | 5.86 | 5.46 | -2.46 | 10.28 | 15.51 | -16.01 | 10.08 | 13.59 | 19.30 | -6.28 | 14.86 | 7.09 | -2.21 | 6.38 | 14.73 | 9.78 | 0.12 | 13.14 | 20.35 | -26.49 | 7.21 | 13.30 | 5.68 | 11.76 | 22.40 | -10.34 | -4.78 | 1.27 | 14.09 | 21.59 | 17.90 | 10.77 | 26.58 | 2.04 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Sharpe Ratio | Alex Green Th...Portfolio | NA | -15.94 | -9.81 | 51.74 | 30.28 | NA | NA | 42.65 | -24.54 | 13.15 | 104.90 | -99.22 | 126.74 | 55.26 | 238.24 | -103.39 | 312.38 | 101.44 | -35.96 | 52.11 | 140.37 | 130.32 | -17.93 | 111.65 | 157.70 | -121.21 | 51.87 | 143.03 | 128.63 | 167.68 | 368.04 | -62.52 | -76.52 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES) | NA | -10.40 | 21.08 | 72.55 | 54.57 | NA | NA | 43.78 | -104.79 | 144.05 | 168.50 | -81.42 | 217.48 | 53.11 | 239.69 | -34.37 | 316.32 | 88.64 | 7.76 | 118.55 | 290.33 | 124.85 | 8.24 | 82.04 | 97.09 | -92.28 | 15.05 | 123.84 | 25.29 | 88.29 | 163.16 | -89.66 | -67.65 | -59.22 | 98.26 | 123.57 | 162.11 | 163.05 | 432.60 | -17.93 | 91.08 | 58.43 | 191.72 | -53.33 | 173.14 | 59.74 | -0.19 | 30.84 | 149.03 | -23.73 | 80.36 | 64.68 | -126.79 | 119.12 | -383.89 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES) | NA | -21.44 | -1.39 | 46.77 | 35.85 | NA | NA | 47.97 | -81.98 | 47.98 | 137.35 | -121.73 | 131.94 | 69.74 | 278.32 | -86.49 | 376.10 | 82.85 | -26.32 | 101.24 | 216.21 | 122.82 | 0.61 | 117.61 | 112.47 | -97.72 | 40.89 | 135.64 | 50.44 | 149.10 | 209.13 | -74.50 | -58.14 | -22.91 | 107.87 | 156.93 | 157.34 | 93.12 | 420.35 | 463.07 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Standard Deviation(%) | Alex Green Th...Portfolio | NA | 11.26 | 12.11 | 11.93 | 12.06 | NA | NA | 12.91 | 15.18 | 9.04 | 9.82 | 15.68 | 9.57 | 22.20 | 7.92 | 9.81 | 5.02 | 10.64 | 10.17 | 7.45 | 8.77 | 10.27 | 17.70 | 14.49 | 21.71 | 26.91 | 12.89 | 9.57 | 7.55 | 8.46 | 8.70 | 10.97 | 5.01 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES) | NA | 18.89 | 18.52 | 18.03 | 18.38 | NA | NA | 18.11 | 28.94 | 12.67 | 13.09 | 24.19 | 13.11 | 34.69 | 12.48 | 17.11 | 6.68 | 13.11 | 15.51 | 11.39 | 11.07 | 12.74 | 23.36 | 18.07 | 27.22 | 40.99 | 16.02 | 10.04 | 10.29 | 11.10 | 17.04 | 25.96 | 21.55 | 22.20 | 18.17 | 20.48 | 18.21 | 11.77 | 7.77 | 9.92 | 8.83 | 9.93 | 14.69 | 16.06 | 13.09 | 17.07 | 33.80 | 16.55 | 11.67 | 12.80 | 13.62 | 18.09 | 14.61 | 16.53 | 23.80 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES) | NA | 10.28 | 10.85 | 10.45 | 10.38 | NA | NA | 11.50 | 14.83 | 7.69 | 8.26 | 14.34 | 7.62 | 19.08 | 6.43 | 8.81 | 3.80 | 8.31 | 8.51 | 6.28 | 6.80 | 7.99 | 14.68 | 11.10 | 18.01 | 27.95 | 10.37 | 7.43 | 6.96 | 7.25 | 10.38 | 15.37 | 12.42 | 12.30 | 10.07 | 11.65 | 9.10 | 7.74 | 5.41 | 15.57 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Draw Down(%) | Alex Green Th...Portfolio | NA | 11.94 | 16.32 | 21.90 | 27.41 | NA | NA | 47.01 | 11.42 | 5.24 | 9.45 | 21.31 | 4.81 | 27.41 | 4.42 | 15.25 | 2.15 | 7.86 | 12.34 | 6.87 | 8.15 | 9.03 | 17.48 | 11.12 | 20.62 | 43.57 | 8.82 | 10.98 | 5.56 | 9.28 | 7.73 | 19.00 | 8.15 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES) | NA | 18.76 | 19.24 | 24.59 | 33.83 | NA | NA | 55.25 | 18.76 | 8.45 | 9.97 | 24.59 | 5.14 | 33.83 | 6.63 | 19.40 | 2.60 | 10.29 | 12.05 | 7.30 | 5.59 | 9.60 | 18.71 | 15.66 | 27.17 | 47.73 | 9.88 | 7.47 | 7.01 | 7.47 | 13.79 | 33.02 | 29.18 | 16.55 | 11.81 | 19.20 | 10.79 | 7.45 | 2.50 | 8.48 | 4.84 | 5.63 | 5.57 | 19.19 | 7.35 | 7.24 | 33.08 | 11.63 | 7.51 | 10.58 | 7.02 | 13.21 | 15.61 | 16.03 | 2.40 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES) | NA | 9.62 | 15.52 | 22.29 | 22.43 | NA | NA | 41.18 | 9.62 | 4.17 | 8.15 | 21.74 | 3.53 | 22.43 | 3.12 | 11.47 | 1.14 | 6.20 | 8.34 | 4.70 | 5.67 | 6.27 | 12.90 | 8.64 | 19.61 | 36.81 | 6.11 | 6.13 | 4.74 | 5.89 | 8.91 | 20.06 | 17.93 | 8.77 | 6.26 | 11.99 | 6.02 | 4.75 | 1.82 | 1.89 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Yield(%) | Alex Green Th...Portfolio | NA | 3.48 | 3.05 | 2.87 | 2.72 | NA | NA | 3.03 | NA | 0.76 | 3.28 | 2.76 | 2.76 | 2.15 | 3.09 | 2.66 | 2.57 | 2.93 | 2.40 | 2.71 | 2.54 | 3.31 | 3.22 | 3.20 | 3.52 | 3.67 | 4.08 | 3.60 | 3.24 | 3.20 | 3.52 | 2.94 | 1.49 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
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Rolling Returns
From 12/31/2000 to 04/16/2025, the worst annualized return of 3-year rolling returns for Alex Green The Gone Fishin Lazy Portfolio is -10.28%.
From 12/31/2000 to 04/16/2025, the worst annualized return of 5-year rolling returns for Alex Green The Gone Fishin Lazy Portfolio is -1.16%.
From 12/31/2000 to 04/16/2025, the worst annualized return of 10-year rolling returns for Alex Green The Gone Fishin Lazy Portfolio is 4.42%.
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