Defence stocks 5

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Defence stocks 5, 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.

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Defence stocks 5 returned 14.37% Year-To-Date and 22.60% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 8, 2014, Defence stocks 5's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.75%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +34.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -26.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Defence stocks 5 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 3, 2025 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Aug 28, 2015 at -13.0%.

Defence stocks 5 has an annualized alpha of 12.53%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 08, 2014.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (76.07%) than losses (34.86%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.50 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.13 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 0.13 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.

Defence stocks 5 has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Defence stocks 5 ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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.

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.

Defence stocks 5 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.63
• 5-Year: 2.32
• 10-Year: 0.85
• 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 1.00 to 1.70, 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 Defence stocks 5 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Defence stocks 5 provided a 0.84% 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 Defence stocks 5. 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 Defence stocks 5 was 54.48%, occurring on Oct 30, 2020. Recovery took 606 trading sessions.

The current Defence stocks 5 drawdown is 4.11%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.