Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VWRD.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 50% |
SPXP.L Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 17.50% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 7.50% | |
WLDS.L iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 7.50% |
EQGB.L Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF GBP Hdg Acc | Nasdaq-100 | 5% |
SMT.L Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc | Global Equities | 5% |
VFEG.L Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | Emerging Markets Equities | 5% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | Gold, Precious Metals, Commodities | 2.50% |
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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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% | — |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.91% | 0.86% | -5.22% | 8.34% | 5.87% | -2.51% | 7.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.35% | -5.13% | -6.02% | -1.44% | 5.91% | 2.80% | 6.38% | -0.72% | 4.07% | 4.48% | -19.69% | 0.19% | -6.87% |
| 2024 | 0.67% | 6.95% | 4.96% | -2.74% | 1.57% | 3.24% | 0.20% | -1.56% | 1.42% | 3.27% | 8.10% | -0.54% | 28.01% |
| 2023 | 7.26% | -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% |
| 2021 | 1.63% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for CORE PORTFOLIO and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 30 | -0.96 | -1.34 | 0.86 | -0.79 | -1.40 |
EQGB.L Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF GBP Hdg Acc | 72 | 2.18 | 3.03 | 1.38 | 3.07 | 10.97 |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 40 | 1.35 | 1.78 | 1.27 | 1.75 | 4.61 |
SMT.L Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc | 76 | 2.17 | 3.14 | 1.39 | 3.61 | 12.10 |
SPXP.L Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 2 | -0.99 | -0.74 | 0.51 | -1.00 | -1.35 |
VFEG.L Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | 61 | 1.87 | 2.54 | 1.34 | 2.91 | 9.49 |
VWRD.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF | 81 | 2.29 | 3.19 | 1.43 | 3.92 | 15.06 |
WLDS.L iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF | 82 | 2.42 | 3.41 | 1.43 | 3.91 | 14.75 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
CORE PORTFOLIO provided a 0.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.65% | 0.71% | 0.78% | 0.87% | 1.05% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 1.18% | 1.18% | 0.95% | 1.07% | 1.09% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 | 28d | 3mo 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 3d | 1y 6mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.48%Apr 2025 | 2mo 16d | 3mo 16d | 6mo 2dJan 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.40%Aug 2024 | 19d | 2mo | 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
| SGLN.L | BTC-USD | VFEG.L | SMT.L | EQGB.L | WLDS.L | SPXP.L | VWRD.L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGLN.L | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.14 | -0.01 | -0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| BTC-USD | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| VFEG.L | 0.14 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.47 | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.59 |
| SMT.L | -0.01 | 0.16 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| EQGB.L | -0.05 | 0.17 | 0.47 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| WLDS.L | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.56 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| SPXP.L | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.51 | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| VWRD.L | 0.04 | 0.14 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.76 | 0.83 | 1.00 |
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