Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Brit empire by population.2, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Apr 27, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of FTAL.L
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Brit empire by population.2 returned -10.16% Year-To-Date and 8.54% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Brit empire by population.2 | -0.12% | -5.96% | -10.16% | -6.92% | -0.51% | 9.66% | 5.91% | 8.54% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
FTAL.L SPDR FTSE UK All Share UCITS ETF | 0.07% | -1.04% | 3.62% | 9.39% | 26.72% | 16.48% | 10.35% | 7.92% |
EIRL iShares MSCI Ireland ETF | -0.48% | -3.35% | -6.12% | 2.39% | 18.46% | 10.19% | 6.08% | 7.08% |
EWM iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -1.08% | -0.07% | 3.58% | 9.60% | 26.11% | 12.14% | 4.90% | 1.82% |
EWA iShares MSCI-Australia ETF | 0.04% | -3.40% | 7.29% | 5.15% | 21.46% | 10.25% | 6.55% | 8.39% |
VCE.TO Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF | 0.25% | -2.68% | 2.84% | 8.41% | 30.43% | 18.24% | 12.25% | 11.97% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
EZA iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | -1.18% | -7.54% | -1.15% | 11.71% | 55.59% | 23.20% | 10.93% | 7.79% |
INDA iShares MSCI India ETF | -0.13% | -7.11% | -13.69% | -10.80% | -9.52% | 6.03% | 3.41% | 6.86% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 2012, Brit empire by population.2's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Brit empire by population.2 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.26% | 1.39% | -9.36% | 0.01% | -10.16% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -1.39% | -4.01% | 3.98% | 3.18% | 2.59% | 3.07% | -3.59% | 0.15% | 1.30% | 3.05% | 1.32% | -0.29% | 9.34% |
| 2024 | 1.55% | 2.65% | 1.66% | 0.33% | 2.16% | 4.39% | 2.89% | 1.19% | 1.77% | -5.20% | 1.07% | -3.19% | 11.44% |
| 2023 | 0.74% | -4.77% | 1.85% | 3.80% | 0.23% | 5.26% | 3.04% | -2.28% | -0.79% | -2.32% | 7.06% | 5.78% | 18.23% |
| 2022 | -0.73% | -3.65% | 2.23% | -3.82% | -3.52% | -6.14% | 7.96% | -0.68% | -6.39% | 4.62% | 5.87% | -5.26% | -10.31% |
| 2021 | -2.24% | 4.40% | 3.29% | -0.67% | 6.23% | 0.00% | 1.11% | 6.98% | -1.09% | 1.83% | -2.70% | 3.30% | 21.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
Brit empire by population.2 has an annualized alpha of -1.22%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 90.41% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 75.27% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.22%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 75.27%
- Downside Capture
- 90.41%
Expense Ratio
Brit empire by population.2 has an expense ratio of 0.54%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Brit empire by population.2 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.04 | 0.88 | -0.92 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.05 | 1.37 | -1.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 1.21 | -0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.23 | 1.39 | -1.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.93 | 6.43 | -5.50 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FTAL.L SPDR FTSE UK All Share UCITS ETF | 80 | 1.62 | 2.06 | 1.33 | 2.81 | 11.18 |
EIRL iShares MSCI Ireland ETF | 46 | 0.94 | 1.42 | 1.19 | 1.36 | 4.88 |
EWM iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 82 | 1.65 | 2.28 | 1.30 | 3.05 | 11.12 |
EWA iShares MSCI-Australia ETF | 55 | 1.02 | 1.49 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 6.36 |
VCE.TO Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF | 86 | 1.85 | 2.48 | 1.36 | 3.00 | 13.97 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
EZA iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | 77 | 1.79 | 2.24 | 1.32 | 2.18 | 8.52 |
INDA iShares MSCI India ETF | 3 | -0.62 | -0.80 | 0.91 | -0.46 | -1.49 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Brit empire by population.2 provided a 0.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.53% | 0.52% | 1.12% | 0.59% | 0.56% | 5.02% | 0.72% | 1.54% | 1.31% | 1.29% | 1.27% | 1.80% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
FTAL.L SPDR FTSE UK All Share 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% |
EIRL iShares MSCI Ireland ETF | 2.88% | 2.71% | 2.56% | 1.00% | 1.13% | 0.82% | 0.50% | 2.11% | 1.52% | 1.44% | 1.34% | 1.70% |
EWM iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 3.29% | 3.41% | 3.32% | 3.47% | 3.00% | 6.48% | 1.89% | 2.91% | 3.84% | 5.58% | 5.97% | 37.54% |
EWA iShares MSCI-Australia ETF | 2.99% | 3.21% | 3.71% | 3.72% | 5.28% | 5.08% | 2.02% | 3.97% | 6.11% | 4.44% | 4.03% | 5.48% |
VCE.TO Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF | 2.29% | 2.42% | 2.84% | 3.16% | 3.21% | 2.61% | 2.93% | 3.01% | 3.21% | 2.57% | 2.64% | 2.98% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
EZA iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | 6.23% | 6.16% | 7.26% | 2.84% | 3.90% | 2.05% | 5.51% | 12.27% | 3.81% | 1.55% | 4.10% | 3.03% |
INDA iShares MSCI India ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.76% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 6.44% | 0.27% | 0.99% | 0.94% | 1.09% | 0.90% | 1.19% |
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 Brit empire by population.2. 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 Brit empire by population.2 was 41.50%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 164 trading sessions.
The current Brit empire by population.2 drawdown is 10.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.5% | Jan 20, 2020 | 46 | Mar 23, 2020 | 164 | Nov 9, 2020 | 210 |
| -25.4% | Mar 4, 2015 | 244 | Feb 11, 2016 | 297 | Apr 6, 2017 | 541 |
| -21.18% | May 9, 2013 | 80 | Aug 28, 2013 | 136 | Mar 10, 2014 | 216 |
| -19.93% | Jan 29, 2018 | 192 | Oct 24, 2018 | 313 | Jan 13, 2020 | 505 |
| -19.85% | Jan 13, 2022 | 111 | Jun 17, 2022 | 386 | Dec 14, 2023 | 497 |
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 1.86, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | FTAL.L | EWM | INDA | EIRL | EZA | VCE.TO | EWA | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.63 | 0.55 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| FTAL.L | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.47 | 0.50 |
| EWM | 0.52 | 0.41 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.59 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.56 |
| INDA | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.98 |
| EIRL | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.56 |
| EZA | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.59 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.62 |
| VCE.TO | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.60 |
| EWA | 0.70 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.63 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Portfolio | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.56 | 0.98 | 0.56 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.67 | 1.00 |