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CORE PORTFOLIO
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


1 position 2.50%BTC-USD 7.50%VWRD.L 50.00%SPXP.L 17.50%WLDS.L 7.50%EQGB.L 5.00%SMT.L 5.00%VFEG.L 5.00%CommodityCommodityCryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in CORE PORTFOLIO, 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
0.27%2.26%9.24%7.99%25.11%17.53%13.17%14.21%
Portfolio
CORE PORTFOLIO
-0.62%0.09%7.89%8.24%1.15%13.26%8.86%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
-1.24%-20.33%-27.84%-31.14%-40.03%30.55%12.08%60.74%
EQGB.L
Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF GBP Hdg Acc
-0.39%1.58%15.56%14.80%34.98%26.37%15.56%
SGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
-0.06%-6.00%1.38%3.07%31.70%27.57%19.24%13.68%
SMT.L
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc
-2.84%0.35%21.25%31.38%44.42%28.42%3.88%19.40%
SPXP.L
Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF
-0.45%2.91%9.42%9.07%-98.73%-74.32%-54.31%-26.75%
VFEG.L
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc
-0.14%-1.60%9.05%9.31%26.30%14.10%5.67%
VWRD.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF
-0.53%2.30%10.40%10.54%27.42%17.71%12.01%13.30%
WLDS.L
iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF
-0.13%1.73%13.04%13.37%30.87%14.30%7.61%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2019, CORE PORTFOLIO's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was Nov 2025 at -19.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, CORE PORTFOLIO closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Nov 17, 2025 at -18.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.91%0.86%-5.22%8.34%5.87%-2.51%7.89%
20255.35%-5.13%-6.02%-1.44%5.91%2.80%6.38%-0.72%4.07%4.48%-19.69%0.19%-6.87%
20240.67%6.95%4.96%-2.74%1.57%3.24%0.20%-1.56%1.42%3.27%8.10%-0.54%28.01%
20237.26%-0.13%1.99%-0.69%0.26%4.04%2.51%-2.07%-0.22%-0.69%5.32%5.74%25.35%
2022-6.88%-0.30%4.82%-4.43%-3.46%-6.86%7.98%0.12%-4.15%0.99%-0.67%-2.95%-15.63%
20211.63%2.71%6.37%3.92%-3.79%3.67%1.61%4.35%-1.69%5.74%0.40%-0.85%26.27%

Benchmark Metrics

CORE PORTFOLIO has an annualized alpha of 6.51%, beta of 0.51, and R2 of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2019.

  • This portfolio participated in 110.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.78% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.51 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.31 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 0.31 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
6.51%
Beta
0.51
0.31
Upside Capture
105.78%
Downside Capture
110.02%

Expense Ratio

CORE PORTFOLIO has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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

CORE PORTFOLIO ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


CORE PORTFOLIO Risk / Return Rank: 55
Overall Rank
CORE PORTFOLIO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CORE PORTFOLIO Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
CORE PORTFOLIO Omega Ratio Rank: 66
Omega Ratio Rank
CORE PORTFOLIO Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
Calmar Ratio Rank
CORE PORTFOLIO Martin Ratio Rank: 55
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 CORE PORTFOLIO and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

0.05

2.17

-2.12

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

0.19

2.81

-2.63

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.05

1.41

-0.36

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.05

3.14

-3.09

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

0.08

11.69

-11.61


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
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
30-0.96-1.340.86-0.79-1.40
EQGB.L
Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF GBP Hdg Acc
722.183.031.383.0710.97
SGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
401.351.781.271.754.61
SMT.L
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc
762.173.141.393.6112.10
SPXP.L
Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF
2-0.99-0.740.51-1.00-1.35
VFEG.L
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc
611.872.541.342.919.49
VWRD.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF
812.293.191.433.9215.06
WLDS.L
iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF
822.423.411.433.9114.75

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.

CORE PORTFOLIO Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.05
  • 5-Year: 0.54
  • All Time: 0.73

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 2.47, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CORE PORTFOLIO 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

CORE PORTFOLIO provided a 0.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.65%0.71%0.78%0.87%1.05%0.75%0.75%1.18%1.18%0.95%1.07%1.09%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
EQGB.L
Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF GBP Hdg Acc
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%4.16%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%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SMT.L
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc
0.30%0.37%0.44%0.51%0.51%0.26%0.27%0.54%0.66%0.67%0.93%1.17%
SPXP.L
Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%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%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VWRD.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF
1.26%1.38%1.52%1.69%2.05%1.48%1.47%1.88%2.29%1.82%2.04%2.07%
WLDS.L
iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%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 CORE PORTFOLIO. 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 CORE PORTFOLIO was 25.92%, occurring on Mar 12, 2020. Recovery took 116 trading sessions.

The current CORE PORTFOLIO drawdown is 13.55%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-25.92%Mar 2020
28d3mo 26d
4mo 24dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
2026 bear market2026
-23.56%Mar 2026
5mo
7mo 12dOct 2025 - now
Bear market2022
-22.56%Jun 2022
7mo 3d1y 6mo
2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-18.48%Apr 2025
2mo 16d3mo 16d
6mo 2dJan 2025 - Jul 2025
2024 pullback2024
-7.40%Aug 2024
19d2mo
2mo 19dJul 2024 - Oct 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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.33, 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

1.42

1.56

1.51

1.44

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.44, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

CORE PORTFOLIO correlation to the S&P 500 Index

CORE PORTFOLIO has a 0.69 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

0.69

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

0.57

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

0.55

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 24, 2019

0.56


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPXP.L has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.59, while SGLN.L has the lowest at 0.02.

SGLN.L
0.02
VFEG.L
0.38
EQGB.L
0.42
SMT.L
0.43
WLDS.L
0.47
VWRD.L
0.53
SPXP.L
0.59

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. CORE PORTFOLIO. VWRD.L has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.87, while SGLN.L has the lowest at 0.07.

SGLN.L
0.07
VFEG.L
0.61
SMT.L
0.69
EQGB.L
0.73
WLDS.L
0.77
SPXP.L
0.81
VWRD.L
0.87

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 24, 2019
Diversification Analysis

Find what CORE PORTFOLIO is missing

See which holdings overlap, where CORE PORTFOLIO is concentrated, and which low-correlation assets could fill the gaps.

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