Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 25% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | Short-Term Bond | 25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in UKPOA, 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
As of Jun 20, 2026, the UKPOA returned 2.57% Year-To-Date and 8.10% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.00% | -0.71% | 8.39% | 8.57% | 24.33% | 18.94% | 12.24% | 13.54% |
Portfolio UKPOA | 0.29% | -1.19% | 2.57% | 2.48% | 15.34% | 14.60% | 8.76% | 8.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.27% | 0.90% | 0.65% | 0.69% | 4.66% | 4.05% | 0.04% | 1.60% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.14% | 0.23% | 0.33% | 0.44% | 3.37% | 4.52% | 1.68% | 1.93% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -0.38% | -7.16% | -2.32% | -2.98% | 24.83% | 28.69% | 18.61% | 12.13% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.98% | 0.77% | 10.07% | 10.31% | 27.14% | 20.91% | 14.06% | 15.55% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 9, 2010, UKPOA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, UKPOA closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.52% | 2.74% | -4.95% | 2.36% | 1.16% | -2.01% | 2.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.63% | 0.93% | 1.22% | 1.50% | 1.30% | 1.98% | 0.33% | 2.33% | 4.22% | 1.74% | 1.71% | 0.59% | 22.45% |
| 2024 | 0.08% | 0.93% | 3.29% | -1.02% | 2.28% | 1.23% | 2.60% | 1.76% | 2.41% | -0.05% | 1.04% | -1.38% | 13.85% |
| 2023 | 4.15% | -2.96% | 4.06% | 0.86% | -0.62% | 0.92% | 1.46% | -0.85% | -3.12% | 0.91% | 4.45% | 2.76% | 12.30% |
| 2022 | -2.50% | 0.41% | 0.06% | -3.94% | -0.37% | -3.01% | 2.49% | -2.84% | -4.59% | 1.22% | 4.77% | -0.98% | -9.28% |
| 2021 | -1.29% | -1.33% | 0.59% | 2.50% | 2.22% | -1.18% | 1.63% | 0.66% | -2.32% | 2.00% | -0.33% | 1.89% | 5.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
UKPOA has an annualized alpha of 3.55%, beta of 0.26, and R2 of 0.43 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 09, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (33.56%) than losses (26.20%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.26 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.43 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 0.43 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
- 3.55%
- Beta
- 0.26
- R²
- 0.43
- Upside Capture
- 33.56%
- Downside Capture
- 26.20%
Expense Ratio
UKPOA has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
UKPOA ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for UKPOA and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.66 | 1.94 | -0.29 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.17 | 2.65 | -0.47 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.35 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.03 | 2.66 | -0.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.77 | 11.86 | -5.09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 36 | 1.27 | 1.91 | 1.22 | 1.77 | 5.10 |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 60 | 1.92 | 3.02 | 1.37 | 2.70 | 8.99 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 24 | 0.91 | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.02 | 2.80 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 68 | 2.18 | 2.93 | 1.39 | 3.02 | 13.61 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
UKPOA provided a 2.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.25% | 2.20% | 2.07% | 1.75% | 1.45% | 1.21% | 1.43% | 1.72% | 1.72% | 1.49% | 1.50% | 1.52% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.95% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 3.99% | 3.83% | 3.38% | 2.46% | 1.50% | 1.45% | 1.79% | 2.29% | 1.99% | 1.65% | 1.48% | 1.40% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.04% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 UKPOA. 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 UKPOA was 14.36%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 288 trading sessions.
The current UKPOA drawdown is 3.96%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -14.36%Oct 2022 | 11mo 5d | 1y 1mo | 2y 24dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.87%Mar 2020 | 24d | 2mo | 2mo 24dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.56%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | — | 4mo 23dJan 2026 - now |
2013 pullback2013 | -6.73%Jun 2013 | 8mo 25d | 7mo 22d | 1y 4moOct 2012 - Feb 2014 |
2016 pullback2016 | -5.78%Jan 2016 | 12mo 1d | 1mo 18d | 1y 1moJan 2015 - Mar 2016 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.28 | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.51 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.51, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
UKPOA correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.59 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.63 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.62 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 9, 2010 | 0.60 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while BSV has the lowest at -0.08.
Asset Correlations Table
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