Introduction
A reader of "Portfolios For The Risk Averse" requested a similar analysis using only Vanguard funds. I liked the idea as I invest heavily in Vanguard funds. While I own mostly mutual funds, for this article when an Exchange-Traded Fund was similar, I went with it to appeal to readers.
Mutual Fund Observer ((MFO)), Morningstar, and Portfolio Visualizer were used to rate and rank funds for risk as measured by Ulcer Index, risk-adjusted returns as measured by Martin Ratio by Lipper Category. Funds with MFO's Great Owl classification were given preference.