Final shorts

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Final shorts, 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 when any position deviates by more than 5.0% from its target allocation.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 9, 2020, Final shorts's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Final shorts closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 25, 2022 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -3.4%.

Final shorts has an annualized alpha of 6.13%, beta of 0.31, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 09, 2020.

• This portfolio participated in 64.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.46% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.31 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.20 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 0.20 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.

Final shorts has an expense ratio of 0.36%, 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.

Final shorts ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

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

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.

Final shorts Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.85
• 5-Year: 0.93
• All Time: 1.01

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 Final shorts compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Final shorts provided a 0.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Final shorts. 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 Final shorts was 12.00%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. Recovery took 64 trading sessions.

The current Final shorts drawdown is 0.29%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.