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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in vanguard global, 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 | 0.58% | -0.05% | 10.23% | 10.46% | 24.15% | 16.63% | 12.86% | 13.24% |
Portfolio vanguard global | 1.51% | 1.25% | 10.55% | 11.95% | 23.54% | 16.12% | 11.20% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VAGS.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Accumulating | 0.23% | 1.30% | 1.39% | 2.74% | 1.85% | 5.70% | 1.33% | — |
VDPG.L Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Acc | 4.09% | 3.56% | 49.24% | 55.50% | 78.51% | 23.73% | 12.67% | — |
VEUA.L Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) Accumulating | 1.57% | 3.43% | 8.93% | 11.41% | 19.39% | 14.21% | 9.97% | — |
VFEG.L Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | 2.22% | 0.37% | 11.72% | 13.38% | 26.23% | 13.89% | 5.80% | — |
VJPB.L Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Accumulating | 2.14% | 1.46% | 16.52% | 16.30% | 31.57% | 14.07% | 9.77% | — |
VNRG.L Vanguard FTSE North America UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | 1.37% | 0.77% | 9.71% | 10.80% | 24.47% | 18.15% | 13.83% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2019, vanguard global's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, vanguard global closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.23% | 1.82% | -5.25% | 8.11% | 5.11% | -0.39% | 10.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.04% | -1.64% | -6.62% | -3.45% | 5.50% | 0.86% | 4.26% | -0.09% | 2.55% | 3.60% | -0.25% | 0.40% | 7.74% |
| 2024 | 2.76% | 3.13% | 3.37% | -1.55% | 1.17% | 4.46% | 0.51% | -0.25% | 1.82% | 0.62% | 6.19% | 0.05% | 24.40% |
| 2023 | 4.48% | -0.48% | 0.71% | 0.22% | 2.38% | 3.13% | 2.55% | -0.80% | -1.56% | -3.22% | 5.42% | 3.86% | 17.56% |
| 2022 | -4.25% | -1.52% | 3.20% | -2.65% | -3.08% | -5.29% | 8.42% | -1.75% | -5.61% | 2.91% | 1.69% | -5.11% | -13.18% |
| 2021 | 0.55% | 2.56% | 5.62% | 1.27% | 0.29% | 3.85% | 0.98% | 2.41% | -1.44% | 4.18% | 0.42% | 3.10% | 26.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
vanguard global has an annualized alpha of 5.69%, beta of 0.45, and R2 of 0.38 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 80.49% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.61% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.45 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.38 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 0.38 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
- 5.69%
- Beta
- 0.45
- R²
- 0.38
- Upside Capture
- 78.61%
- Downside Capture
- 80.49%
Expense Ratio
vanguard global 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
vanguard global ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for vanguard global 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 | 2.20 | 1.87 | +0.33 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.14 | 2.42 | +0.72 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.34 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.60 | 3.07 | +0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.87 | 11.40 | +3.48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VAGS.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Accumulating | 14 | 0.29 | 0.45 | 1.05 | 0.61 | 1.41 |
VDPG.L Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Acc | 93 | 3.42 | 4.12 | 1.61 | 5.79 | 20.94 |
VEUA.L Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) Accumulating | 45 | 1.42 | 2.07 | 1.27 | 1.88 | 7.10 |
VFEG.L Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | 57 | 1.65 | 2.36 | 1.30 | 2.81 | 9.19 |
VJPB.L Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Accumulating | 60 | 1.68 | 2.49 | 1.31 | 3.10 | 10.24 |
VNRG.L Vanguard FTSE North America UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | 73 | 2.11 | 2.89 | 1.39 | 3.35 | 12.05 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
vanguard global provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.46% | 0.23% | 0.15% | 0.09% | 0.67% | 0.01% |
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VAGS.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Accumulating | 0.00% | 1.43% | 3.03% | 2.33% | 1.45% | 0.87% | 1.08% | 0.10% |
VDPG.L Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Acc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEUA.L Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) Accumulating | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VFEG.L Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VJPB.L Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Accumulating | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VNRG.L Vanguard FTSE North America UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.97% | 0.00% |
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 vanguard global. 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 vanguard global was 30.58%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 173 trading sessions.
The current vanguard global drawdown is 1.35%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.58%Mar 2020 | 1mo 5d | 8mo 8d | 9mo 13dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.12%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 5mo 25d | 7mo 11dFeb 2025 - Sep 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -15.70%Jun 2022 | 5mo 12d | 1y 5mo | 1y 10moJan 2022 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.36%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 9dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2019 pullback2019 | -6.65%Oct 2019 | 8d | 1mo 23d | 2mo 1dSep 2019 - Nov 2019 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.65, 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 | 1.16 | 1.23 | 1.20 | 1.17 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.17, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
vanguard global correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.70 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.63 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 24, 2019 | 0.61 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VNRG.L has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.62, while VAGS.L has the lowest at 0.23.
Asset Correlations Table
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