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Bryan Taylor
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bryan Taylor, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
Bryan Taylor
-0.18%1.96%14.84%13.61%39.80%32.08%20.62%
IITU.L
iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
0.08%3.96%18.84%17.09%46.20%33.23%23.21%26.02%
IUCM.L
iShares S&P 500 Communication Sector UCITS ETF USD Acc
-1.33%-6.20%-0.71%-0.28%16.29%26.53%10.78%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 18, 2018, Bryan Taylor's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +17.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -11.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Bryan Taylor closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 16, 2023 with a return of +19.5%, while the worst single day was Nov 17, 2023 at -16.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.07%-3.13%-6.59%17.90%12.63%-3.40%14.84%
2025-0.18%-4.65%-8.31%1.62%11.21%9.21%4.67%0.38%6.59%5.48%-3.27%0.75%24.00%
20244.34%5.00%3.22%-3.60%6.30%11.09%-3.55%0.49%3.18%0.81%4.46%2.28%38.65%
202310.44%-0.32%9.49%1.17%10.20%5.29%3.70%-0.76%-5.88%-1.71%11.86%4.94%58.14%
2022-8.79%-3.72%3.71%-10.97%-3.02%-8.57%9.34%-4.02%-9.97%3.09%2.68%-5.09%-31.75%
2021-0.41%2.29%1.80%5.79%-0.58%5.64%3.40%4.08%-5.27%5.34%3.14%3.44%32.03%

Benchmark Metrics

Bryan Taylor has an annualized alpha of 16.32%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 2018.

  • This portfolio captured 136.05% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.39% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • Beta of 0.65 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.29 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 0.29 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
16.32%
Beta
0.65
0.29
Upside Capture
136.05%
Downside Capture
95.39%

Expense Ratio

Bryan Taylor has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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

Bryan Taylor ranks 48 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.


Bryan Taylor Risk / Return Rank: 4848
Overall Rank
Bryan Taylor Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6161
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Bryan Taylor Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
Bryan Taylor Omega Ratio Rank: 4646
Omega Ratio Rank
Bryan Taylor Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
Bryan Taylor Martin Ratio Rank: 3232
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bryan Taylor and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.27

1.94

+0.33

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.07

2.63

+0.44

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.35

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.77

2.59

+0.18

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

9.02

11.84

-2.82


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
IITU.L
iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
672.262.991.372.748.20
IUCM.L
iShares S&P 500 Communication Sector UCITS ETF USD Acc
371.131.801.201.665.92

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Bryan Taylor Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.27
  • 5-Year: 0.85
  • All Time: 0.95

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.60 to 2.48, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Bryan Taylor compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield


Bryan Taylor doesn't pay dividends

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 Bryan Taylor. 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 Bryan Taylor was 35.58%, occurring on Oct 11, 2022. Recovery took 193 trading sessions.

The current Bryan Taylor drawdown is 5.76%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-35.58%Oct 2022
9mo 14d9mo 11d
1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023
COVID crash2020
-30.85%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 19d
3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2025 selloff2025
-24.00%Apr 2025
1mo 18d2mo 3d
3mo 21dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-21.00%Dec 2018
2mo 22d3mo 9d
6mo 1dOct 2018 - Apr 2019
2023 correction2023
-17.19%Dec 2023
17d3mo 18d
4mo 5dNov 2023 - Mar 2024

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 1.52, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.09

1.07

1.06

1.05

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.05, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Bryan Taylor correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Bryan Taylor has a 0.61 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.61

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.57

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.60

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 18, 2018

0.60


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. IITU.L has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.60, while IUCM.L has the lowest at 0.48.

IUCM.L
0.48
IITU.L
0.60

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Bryan Taylor. IITU.L has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.99, while IUCM.L has the lowest at 0.78.

IUCM.L
0.78
IITU.L
0.99

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

IUCM.LIITU.L
IUCM.L1.000.69
IITU.L0.691.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 18, 2018
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