Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ACWI.L SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 90% |
VAGP.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Distributing | Global Bonds | 8% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | Gold, Precious Metals, Commodities | 2% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in ACWI.BND.GLD, 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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.59% | -0.95% | 9.11% | 8.58% | 25.88% | 16.96% | 13.00% | 14.19% |
Portfolio ACWI.BND.GLD | 1.65% | 0.29% | 9.57% | 10.26% | 26.23% | 16.58% | -30.16% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ACWI.L SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | 1.75% | 0.47% | 10.58% | 11.29% | 28.32% | 17.45% | -58.35% | -30.84% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 2.90% | -9.54% | -1.83% | -1.90% | 24.78% | 26.65% | 18.64% | 13.01% |
VAGP.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Distributing | 0.18% | 0.48% | 0.30% | 0.92% | 3.26% | 3.87% | -0.33% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 18, 2019, ACWI.BND.GLD's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.04%.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Dec 2021 at -89.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ACWI.BND.GLD closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 16, 2023 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 29, 2021 at -89.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.73% | 3.15% | -5.76% | 6.77% | 5.75% | -0.89% | 9.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.37% | -3.09% | -5.47% | -1.98% | 4.69% | 2.63% | 5.18% | -0.09% | 3.74% | 4.80% | -0.58% | -0.04% | 14.32% |
| 2024 | 0.97% | 3.62% | 3.19% | -1.71% | 0.89% | 4.12% | -0.34% | -0.31% | 0.74% | 2.26% | 4.53% | -0.69% | 18.43% |
| 2023 | 4.22% | -0.82% | 0.61% | -0.09% | 0.15% | 3.11% | 2.20% | -1.08% | -0.50% | -2.75% | 4.56% | 4.45% | 14.63% |
| 2022 | -4.90% | -1.36% | 4.26% | -2.99% | -1.73% | -4.44% | 5.66% | 1.18% | -4.17% | 1.11% | 1.79% | -2.71% | -8.61% |
| 2021 | -0.50% | 1.74% | 2.47% | 3.97% | 1.55% | 1.17% | 0.72% | 2.18% | -3.82% | 4.55% | -2.06% | -89.46% | -88.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
ACWI.BND.GLD has an annualized alpha of -6.34%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 77.86% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -29.83% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 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 0.07 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -6.34%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- -29.83%
- Downside Capture
- 77.86%
Expense Ratio
ACWI.BND.GLD has an expense ratio of 0.37%, placing it in the medium range. 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
ACWI.BND.GLD ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for ACWI.BND.GLD and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.57 | 2.12 | +0.45 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.60 | 2.74 | +0.86 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.49 | 1.39 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.72 | 3.11 | +0.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.04 | 11.46 | +3.58 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACWI.L SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | 86 | 2.55 | 3.54 | 1.48 | 3.89 | 15.37 |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 31 | 1.09 | 1.48 | 1.22 | 1.13 | 3.51 |
VAGP.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Distributing | 26 | 0.90 | 1.28 | 1.16 | 1.09 | 3.10 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ACWI.BND.GLD provided a 0.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.25% | 0.19% | 0.12% | 0.07% | 0.10% | 0.05% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ACWI.L SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VAGP.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Distributing | 3.55% | 3.50% | 3.08% | 2.37% | 1.46% | 0.86% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
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 ACWI.BND.GLD. 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 ACWI.BND.GLD was 91.23%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ACWI.BND.GLD drawdown is 84.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -91.23%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -30.44%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 4mo 22d | 6mo 1dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -6.77%Sep 2020 | 21d | 1mo 16d | 2mo 7dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2019 pullback2019 | -5.28%Aug 2019 | 21d | 2mo 9d | 3moJul 2019 - Oct 2019 |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.11%Oct 2021 | 27d | 28d | 1mo 25dSep 2021 - Nov 2021 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.22, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.05 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.02, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
ACWI.BND.GLD correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.65 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.58 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.58 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 18, 2019 | 0.64 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ACWI.L has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.64, while VAGP.L has the lowest at 0.00.
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