Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in International Currency Hedged, 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 Jan 2, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of EMVL.L
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio International Currency Hedged | -0.44% | -3.43% | 2.37% | 7.31% | 22.95% | 18.82% | 12.58% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
HEWJ iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -0.95% | 0.09% | 8.68% | 21.87% | 44.36% | 29.47% | 18.82% | 15.36% |
FGQD.L Fidelity Global Quality Income ETF | -0.15% | -3.50% | 0.43% | 3.32% | 20.03% | 14.78% | 9.85% | — |
EMVL.L iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Acc) | -1.63% | -1.67% | 10.34% | 20.32% | 51.73% | 26.73% | 11.17% | — |
HEZU iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF | -0.25% | -1.49% | 0.91% | 3.71% | 16.07% | 14.99% | 11.70% | 11.43% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 0.47% | 1.46% | 3.07% | 4.62% | 1.27% | 4.90% | 5.26% | 3.13% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -1.94% | -8.32% | 8.34% | 21.05% | 49.18% | 32.68% | 21.72% | 14.14% |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.24% | -0.22% | 0.13% | 1.21% | 6.94% | 8.10% | 3.71% | 5.21% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.26% | -3.13% | -1.24% | 17.86% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2019, International Currency Hedged's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, International Currency Hedged closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.38% | 3.26% | -5.52% | 0.52% | 2.37% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.22% | -0.07% | -0.32% | 0.33% | 3.03% | 2.16% | 1.65% | 2.13% | 4.78% | 2.74% | 1.63% | 0.74% | 24.24% |
| 2024 | 0.91% | 2.55% | 4.01% | -0.65% | 2.32% | 1.60% | 2.00% | 1.18% | 2.26% | 1.15% | 2.12% | -1.11% | 19.83% |
| 2023 | 4.69% | -2.02% | 2.92% | 0.93% | -0.02% | 2.57% | 2.28% | -0.88% | -2.73% | 0.57% | 4.66% | 2.77% | 16.54% |
| 2022 | -2.95% | 0.44% | 1.97% | -3.48% | -1.02% | -3.99% | 3.80% | -2.17% | -4.50% | 3.15% | 4.69% | -2.11% | -6.54% |
| 2021 | -0.74% | 0.07% | 2.49% | 2.51% | 2.24% | -0.63% | 1.15% | 1.30% | -2.37% | 2.93% | -0.70% | 3.04% | 11.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
International Currency Hedged has an annualized alpha of 6.79%, beta of 0.44, and R² of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (57.26%) than losses (42.94%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.79% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.44 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 6.79%
- Beta
- 0.44
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 57.26%
- Downside Capture
- 42.94%
Expense Ratio
International Currency Hedged has an expense ratio of 0.33%, 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
International Currency Hedged ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.03 | 0.88 | +1.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.65 | 1.37 | +1.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.21 | +0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.43 | 1.39 | +2.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.50 | 6.43 | +9.06 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HEWJ iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 89 | 1.86 | 2.54 | 1.37 | 3.74 | 14.13 |
FGQD.L Fidelity Global Quality Income ETF | 76 | 1.34 | 1.84 | 1.28 | 2.84 | 12.58 |
EMVL.L iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Acc) | 95 | 2.52 | 3.07 | 1.45 | 5.47 | 19.73 |
HEZU iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF | 45 | 0.89 | 1.33 | 1.19 | 1.37 | 5.05 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 14 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 1.04 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 80 | 1.78 | 2.21 | 1.33 | 2.58 | 9.32 |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 70 | 1.25 | 1.88 | 1.29 | 1.82 | 9.56 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 54 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
International Currency Hedged provided a 1.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.72% | 1.74% | 1.99% | 2.47% | 3.05% | 0.98% | 1.08% | 1.70% | 1.56% | 1.06% | 0.96% | 1.04% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
HEWJ iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 4.69% | 5.10% | 2.20% | 2.02% | 47.68% | 2.03% | 1.20% | 2.78% | 1.37% | 1.21% | 1.88% | 3.25% |
FGQD.L Fidelity Global Quality Income ETF | 1.80% | 1.87% | 2.31% | 2.78% | 2.69% | 2.46% | 2.60% | 2.44% | 2.70% | 1.56% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EMVL.L iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Acc) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HEZU iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF | 2.90% | 2.92% | 2.77% | 2.52% | 23.26% | 2.25% | 2.32% | 5.40% | 3.48% | 1.92% | 3.11% | 2.68% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 3.33% | 3.43% | 4.48% | 6.44% | 0.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.03% | 1.08% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 5.87% | 5.71% | 6.01% | 5.74% | 5.30% | 4.02% | 4.88% | 4.99% | 5.54% | 5.12% | 5.27% | 5.90% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 International Currency Hedged. 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 International Currency Hedged was 18.13%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 80 trading sessions.
The current International Currency Hedged drawdown is 5.36%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.13% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 80 | Jul 15, 2020 | 103 |
| -11.79% | Nov 17, 2021 | 227 | Sep 30, 2022 | 171 | Jun 2, 2023 | 398 |
| -8.76% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 57 |
| -7.98% | Mar 3, 2026 | 18 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.33% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 29 | Sep 13, 2024 | 43 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.71, 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 | IAU | UUP | EMVL.L | HEWJ | FGQD.L | HYG | HEZU | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.08 | -0.24 | 0.41 | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.99 | 0.84 |
| IAU | 0.08 | 1.00 | -0.44 | 0.22 | -0.02 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.48 |
| UUP | -0.24 | -0.44 | 1.00 | -0.32 | -0.08 | -0.38 | -0.35 | -0.19 | -0.25 | -0.33 |
| EMVL.L | 0.41 | 0.22 | -0.32 | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.58 | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.53 |
| HEWJ | 0.67 | -0.02 | -0.08 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.61 |
| FGQD.L | 0.62 | 0.15 | -0.38 | 0.58 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| HYG | 0.74 | 0.18 | -0.35 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.75 | 0.70 |
| HEZU | 0.77 | 0.04 | -0.19 | 0.46 | 0.67 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.71 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.08 | -0.25 | 0.42 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
| Portfolio | 0.84 | 0.48 | -0.33 | 0.53 | 0.61 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.85 | 1.00 |