Global less US

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Global less US , 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2024, Global less US 's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jul 2025 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Global less US closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +3.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -3.6%.

Global less US has an annualized alpha of 16.56%, beta of 0.27, and R² of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2024.

• This portfolio captured 110.89% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 70.93% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.27 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.15 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 0.15 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.

Global less US has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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.

Global less US ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

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.

Global less US Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.77
• All Time: 1.55

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 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Global less US compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Global less US provided a 0.01% 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 Global less US . 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 Global less US was 14.53%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. Recovery took 67 trading sessions.

The current Global less US drawdown is 5.05%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.