50/50 Stocks/Bonds (2024)

Asset Allocation

Benchmark

S&P 500

Quarterly

Rebalance portfolio

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50/50 Stocks/Bonds, 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 Quarterly

50/50 Stocks/Bonds

Benchmark (^GSPC)

Portfolio components

The earliest data available for this chart is Dec 11, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of FGLGX

Returns By Period

As of May 30, 2024, the 50/50 Stocks/Bonds returned 8.97% Year-To-Date and 8.47% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Year-To-Date1 month6 months1 year5 years (annualized)10 years (annualized)

^GSPC

S&P 500
10.42%2.95%15.74%25.24%13.90%10.62%
50/50 Stocks/Bonds8.97%1.59%12.97%21.74%11.62%8.47%
Portfolio components:

FFRHX

Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund
3.59%0.70%5.28%12.31%5.00%4.17%

FGLGX

Fidelity Series Large Cap Stock Fund
14.38%2.48%20.84%31.45%18.08%12.47%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of 50/50 Stocks/Bonds, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20241.38%3.07%2.60%-0.39%8.97%
20235.54%-0.88%0.62%1.36%-0.55%4.28%2.91%-0.55%-1.59%-1.38%4.85%2.93%18.60%
20220.31%-0.73%0.49%-3.88%0.34%-5.95%4.91%-0.21%-5.94%6.49%3.93%-2.82%-3.85%
20210.31%3.98%2.67%2.54%1.79%0.04%-0.15%1.07%-1.19%3.33%-2.26%2.81%15.79%
2020-1.24%-5.25%-13.19%6.95%3.93%1.47%4.06%3.76%-1.90%-1.24%9.18%3.35%8.14%
20195.78%2.59%0.23%3.03%-4.13%3.51%0.96%-1.77%1.81%1.60%2.78%2.20%19.81%
20183.02%-2.74%-1.41%1.13%0.77%0.33%2.79%1.12%0.60%-2.91%-0.33%-6.29%-4.23%
20170.71%1.92%-0.28%0.52%0.16%0.84%1.30%-0.62%1.90%0.60%1.61%1.42%10.51%
2016-3.72%-0.33%4.82%2.11%1.25%-0.98%3.13%1.31%0.55%-0.06%2.91%1.51%12.93%
2015-1.95%4.31%-0.91%1.84%0.31%-1.24%0.48%-3.80%-2.20%4.06%-0.14%-1.76%-1.33%
2014-1.98%2.08%0.95%0.28%1.37%1.42%-0.74%1.54%-0.92%1.18%1.14%-0.92%5.43%
20132.89%0.61%2.07%1.63%1.72%-1.11%3.23%-1.42%1.54%2.45%1.65%1.17%17.59%

Expense Ratio

50/50 Stocks/Bonds has a high expense ratio of 0.34%, indicating higher-than-average management fees. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current risk-adjusted rank of 50/50 Stocks/Bonds is 94, placing it in the top 6% of portfolios on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.

50/50 Stocks/Bonds

Sharpe Ratio Rank

Sortino Ratio Rank

Omega Ratio Rank

Calmar Ratio Rank

Martin Ratio Rank

The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Portfolio components

Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio

FFRHX

Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund
4.2911.823.7715.1573.28

FGLGX

Fidelity Series Large Cap Stock Fund
2.663.721.473.1311.18

Sharpe Ratio

The current 50/50 Stocks/Bonds Sharpe ratio is 3.42. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.55 to 2.39, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%, it signifies superior risk-adjusted performance. This means that for the level of risk undertaken, the portfolio is generating impressive returns compared to most others.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of 50/50 Stocks/Bonds with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.

50/50 Stocks/Bonds

Benchmark (^GSPC)

Portfolio components

Dividends

Dividend yield

50/50 Stocks/Bonds granted a 6.54% dividend yield in the last twelve months.

TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
50/50 Stocks/Bonds6.54%6.76%5.80%6.24%6.14%5.93%8.50%4.64%2.81%5.25%4.39%3.40%
Portfolio components:

FFRHX

Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund
8.46%8.23%5.06%3.26%3.84%5.15%4.72%4.05%3.94%4.25%4.00%3.46%

FGLGX

Fidelity Series Large Cap Stock Fund
4.62%5.29%6.55%9.22%8.44%6.72%12.29%5.23%1.69%6.26%4.77%3.33%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.

50/50 Stocks/Bonds

Benchmark (^GSPC)

Portfolio components

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 50/50 Stocks/Bonds. 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 50/50 Stocks/Bonds was 29.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.

The current 50/50 Stocks/Bonds drawdown is 0.61%.

Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-29.37%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 2020161Nov 9, 2020205
-12.63%Jan 13, 2022182Sep 30, 202289Feb 7, 2023271
-12.45%May 22, 2015183Feb 11, 2016110Jul 20, 2016293
-12.16%Sep 24, 201864Dec 24, 201879Apr 18, 2019143
-5.9%Jan 29, 201839Mar 23, 201891Jul 31, 2018130

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current 50/50 Stocks/Bonds volatility is 1.54%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

50/50 Stocks/Bonds

Benchmark (^GSPC)

Portfolio components

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.

FFRHXFGLGX
FFRHX1.000.29
FGLGX0.291.00

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 12, 2012

50/50 Stocks/Bonds (2024)

FAQs

50/50 Stocks/Bonds? ›

A 50/50 Stocks/Bonds portfolio is an investment strategy that allocates 50% of assets to a high-income bonds fund and 50% to a large-cap stocks fund. This portfolio is designed to balance the potential for higher returns from stocks with the stability and income generation of bonds.

What is the best ratio of stocks to 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).

Is 60% stocks and 40% bonds a good mix? ›

The 60/40 portfolio is the standard-bearer for investors with a moderate risk tolerance. It gives you about half the volatility of the stock market but tends to provide good returns over the long term. For the past 20 years, it's been a great portfolio for investors to stick with.

What is a 70/30 investment 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 70% equities and 30% fixed income. Target allocations can vary +/-5%.

What is the ideal portfolio mix? ›

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.

Is 80% stocks and 20% bonds good? ›

Over time, the stock market will probably outperform the yield on bonds, but not without some fluctuations along the way. Generally speaking, younger investors are willing to take on more risk. While there's no standard rule of thumb, a mix of 80% stocks and 20% bonds is aggressive, but not overly so.

Is 90% stocks and 10% bonds good? ›

The primary advantage of a 90/10 allocation is the potential for higher long-term returns due to the significant exposure to stocks.

What is the average return on 50 50 stock bond portfolio? ›

As of Jun 1, 2024, the 50/50 Stocks/Bonds returned 9.35% Year-To-Date and 8.50% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

What is the best stock bond mix for a 70 year old? ›

At age 60–69, consider a moderate portfolio (60% stock, 35% bonds, 5% cash/cash investments); 70–79, moderately conservative (40% stock, 50% bonds, 10% cash/cash investments); 80 and above, conservative (20% stock, 50% bonds, 30% cash/cash investments).

What is the 60 40 bond rule? ›

The 60/40 portfolio, defined here as a mix of 60% U.S. equities and 40% U.S. Treasury bonds, saw a rollercoaster ride down 17.5% in 2022 and up 17.2% in 2023.

Does Warren Buffett own bonds? ›

It seems that Buffett has softened his stance. Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio includes a significant amount of short-term bonds, despite its leader's infamous public position.

What is Warren Buffett's investment strategy? ›

Warren Buffett's investment strategy has remained relatively consistent over the decades, centered around the principle of value investing. This approach involves finding undervalued companies with strong potential for growth and investing in them for the long term.

What did Warren Buffett tell his wife to invest in? ›

Buffett said he revises his will every three years, and he still advises his wife to allocate 10% of her inheritance to short-term government bonds and 90% to a low-cost S&P 500 index fund.

What should a 60 year old portfolio mix be? ›

According to this principle, individuals should hold a percentage of stocks equal to 100 minus their age. So, for a typical 60-year-old, 40% of the portfolio should be equities. The rest would comprise high-grade bonds, government debt, and other relatively safe assets.

What is the best portfolio balance by age? ›

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.

At what age should you get out of the stock market? ›

There are no set ages to get into or to get out of the stock market. While older clients may want to reduce their investing risk as they age, this doesn't necessarily mean they should be totally out of the stock market.

What is the Warren Buffett Rule? ›

The Buffett Rule is the basic principle that no household making over $1 million annually should pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than middle-class families pay. Warren Buffett has famously stated that he pays a lower tax rate than his secretary, but as this report documents this situation is not uncommon.

Is it better to have more bonds than stocks? ›

Stocks offer an opportunity for higher long-term returns compared with bonds but come with greater risk. Bonds are generally more stable than stocks but have provided lower long-term returns. By owning a mix of different investments, you're diversifying your portfolio.

What is the rule of 120 in investing? ›

The Rule of 120 (previously known as the Rule of 100) says that subtracting your age from 120 will give you an idea of the weight percentage for equities in your portfolio.

What is a good stock ratio? ›

Typically, the average P/E ratio is around 20 to 25. Anything below that would be considered a good price-to-earnings ratio, whereas anything above that would be a worse P/E ratio.

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