Growth of $10,000: 80/20 Portfolio
A $10,000 investment in the 80/20 Portfolio at the start of 1996 would have grown to $82,200 by 2026 — about 8.2× the original stake over 30 years, based on historical data.
30-Year Growth of $10,000
What the numbers mean
Over this 30-year window the 80/20 Portfolio compounded at roughly 9.63%per year. That growth was not a straight line: the strategy's worst peak-to-trough decline reached -45.1%, a reminder that even the steadiest allocations go through painful stretches.
Its best single year returned +27.2% (2009), while its worst year fell -30.0% (2008). Adjusted for inflation, the ending $82,200 is worth about $43,655 in 1996 dollars — the real purchasing power your money would have gained after rising prices are stripped out.
These figures assume the strategy's target weights (a growth-tilted cousin of the 60/40 for investors with a longer runway or higher risk tolerance.) rebalanced annual, with no additional contributions or withdrawals. To model your own contributions, withdrawal rate, or a different mix, open this allocation in the portfolio simulator.
Annual Returns
| '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | '10 | '11 | '12 | '13 | '14 | '15 | '16 | '17 | '18 | '19 | '20 | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 | '26 |
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| -3 | +15 | +19 | +16 | -5 | -4 | -14 | +3 | +5 | +2 | +6 | -3 | -30 | +27 | +19 | +5 | +13 | +18 | +13 | -1 | +16 | +21 | -1 | +19 | +15 | +18 | -8 | +17 | +21 | +14 | +10 |
Hypothetical historical performance based on backtested data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Full disclaimer