Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IEQD.L iShares Edge MSCI Europe Quality Factor UCITS Dist | Europe Equities | 20% |
SPY5.L State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 80% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in USA/EU, 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 Every 3 months.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Feb 27, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of IEQD.L
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -3.54% | -3.95% | -2.09% | 15.95% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio USA/EU | 2.49% | -2.30% | -3.39% | -0.53% | 16.95% | 16.95% | 10.82% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IEQD.L iShares Edge MSCI Europe Quality Factor UCITS Dist | 2.50% | -4.81% | -0.73% | 2.30% | 13.31% | 9.31% | 6.19% | — |
SPY5.L State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 2.49% | -3.60% | -4.05% | -0.91% | 18.37% | 18.68% | 11.80% | 14.06% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 28, 2018, USA/EU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2020 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, USA/EU closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.21% | 0.02% | -6.88% | 2.49% | -3.39% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.58% | -2.40% | -4.41% | 0.46% | 6.26% | 4.34% | 1.70% | 1.48% | 2.98% | 2.47% | 0.19% | 1.33% | 19.02% |
| 2024 | 1.57% | 3.56% | 3.35% | -3.19% | 3.24% | 4.44% | 0.54% | 2.05% | 2.00% | -1.40% | 4.08% | -1.91% | 19.55% |
| 2023 | 5.82% | -1.49% | 3.01% | 2.22% | -0.89% | 6.23% | 3.05% | -1.76% | -4.33% | -3.13% | 9.23% | 5.50% | 24.95% |
| 2022 | -6.40% | -2.04% | 4.16% | -7.60% | -2.14% | -8.33% | 8.25% | -3.66% | -7.82% | 5.59% | 4.66% | -2.63% | -18.11% |
| 2021 | -0.27% | 2.52% | 3.65% | 5.30% | 1.63% | 1.41% | 2.66% | 2.91% | -4.49% | 5.62% | -0.65% | 4.22% | 26.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
USA/EU has an annualized alpha of 6.75%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.36 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 28, 2018.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.79%) than losses (90.26%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.52 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.36 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.36 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.75%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.36
- Upside Capture
- 95.79%
- Downside Capture
- 90.26%
Expense Ratio
USA/EU has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
USA/EU ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.14 | 0.92 | +0.23 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.64 | 1.41 | +0.23 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.93 | 1.41 | +0.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.01 | 6.61 | +1.39 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IEQD.L iShares Edge MSCI Europe Quality Factor UCITS Dist | 37 | 0.78 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 1.24 | 4.17 |
SPY5.L State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 69 | 1.16 | 1.68 | 1.24 | 2.10 | 8.65 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
USA/EU provided a 1.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.25% | 1.21% | 1.32% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.18% | 1.47% | 1.95% | 2.35% | 1.83% | 1.32% | 1.38% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IEQD.L iShares Edge MSCI Europe Quality Factor UCITS Dist | 2.17% | 2.18% | 2.37% | 2.74% | 2.69% | 1.96% | 2.21% | 2.89% | 2.93% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SPY5.L State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 1.02% | 0.97% | 1.06% | 1.19% | 1.40% | 0.99% | 1.28% | 1.71% | 2.20% | 2.29% | 1.64% | 1.73% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the USA/EU. 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 USA/EU was 33.78%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current USA/EU drawdown is 5.46%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.78% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 13, 2020 | 122 |
| -25.64% | Dec 31, 2021 | 196 | Oct 12, 2022 | 297 | Dec 14, 2023 | 493 |
| -16.94% | Sep 24, 2018 | 66 | Dec 24, 2018 | 76 | Apr 12, 2019 | 142 |
| -16.71% | Feb 18, 2025 | 37 | Apr 9, 2025 | 36 | Jun 4, 2025 | 73 |
| -8.37% | Jan 28, 2026 | 44 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.47, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | IEQD.L | SPY5.L | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.61 |
| IEQD.L | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.81 |
| SPY5.L | 0.60 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.61 | 0.81 | 0.99 | 1.00 |