PortfoliosLab logo
PortfoliosLab logo
Tools
Performance Analysis
Portfolio Analysis
Factor Model
Portfolios
Lazy PortfoliosUser Portfolios
Discussions
VUSD
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Asset Allocation


VUSA.L 100%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorWeight
VUSA.L
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
Large Cap Blend Equities
100%

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VUSD, 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 Quarterly


-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
8.61%
8.95%
VUSD
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

The earliest data available for this chart is May 23, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of VUSA.L

Returns By Period

As of Sep 21, 2024, the VUSD returned 20.20% Year-To-Date and 13.28% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Year-To-Date1 month6 months1 year5 years (annualized)10 years (annualized)
^GSPC
S&P 500
19.55%2.37%8.95%32.00%13.81%11.08%
VUSD19.85%1.37%8.61%32.43%15.59%13.26%
VUSA.L
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
19.85%1.37%8.61%32.43%15.59%13.26%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of VUSD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20241.99%4.16%3.55%-2.67%2.34%5.82%0.68%1.15%19.85%
20235.31%-2.22%3.24%2.02%0.97%6.30%3.23%-1.00%-4.55%-2.97%8.79%5.53%26.50%
2022-6.56%-1.92%4.97%-7.73%-2.49%-7.75%8.04%-2.72%-7.59%5.45%3.48%-3.57%-18.40%
2021-0.18%2.98%4.03%5.15%0.84%2.26%2.37%3.11%-3.83%5.81%0.40%4.12%30.20%
20200.11%-9.53%-9.61%10.58%3.71%2.49%4.83%8.37%-3.18%-3.26%10.18%4.34%17.71%
20197.64%3.65%1.85%3.73%-5.29%5.97%2.45%-2.78%2.51%1.94%4.01%3.13%32.08%
20184.76%-2.99%-3.52%1.85%1.77%1.06%2.91%2.88%0.93%-6.71%0.77%-8.15%-5.24%
20170.60%4.03%0.89%0.67%0.96%1.24%2.09%0.18%1.67%2.67%2.88%2.15%21.88%
2016-5.94%1.77%5.77%-0.21%1.80%0.51%3.76%0.44%-0.12%-1.10%3.72%2.46%13.09%
2015-3.30%4.98%-1.12%1.13%0.65%-1.85%2.50%-5.31%-3.72%9.12%0.27%-1.46%1.03%
2014-3.06%4.59%0.73%0.46%2.48%2.74%-0.87%3.20%-0.58%1.59%3.23%0.74%16.08%
20137.20%1.54%3.55%1.50%4.67%-2.50%5.29%-3.33%3.21%4.83%2.92%2.22%35.27%

Expense Ratio

VUSD has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low compared to other funds. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.


Expense ratio chart for VUSA.L: current value at 0.07% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.07%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current risk-adjusted rank of VUSD is 78, placing it in the top 22% of portfolios on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of VUSD is 7878
VUSD
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of VUSD is 8181Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of VUSD is 8282Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of VUSD is 8282Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of VUSD is 7474Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of VUSD is 7171Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


VUSD
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for VUSD, currently valued at 2.56, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.002.56
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for VUSD, currently valued at 3.55, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.003.55
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for VUSD, currently valued at 1.46, compared to the broader market0.801.001.201.401.601.801.46
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for VUSD, currently valued at 2.87, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.008.0010.002.87
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for VUSD, currently valued at 14.64, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.0040.0014.64
^GSPC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.32, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.002.32
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 3.11, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.003.11
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.42, compared to the broader market0.801.001.201.401.601.801.42
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.09, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.008.0010.002.09
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 14.29, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.0040.0014.29

Portfolio components
Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VUSA.L
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
2.563.551.462.8714.64

Sharpe Ratio

The current VUSD Sharpe ratio is 2.62. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.91 to 2.59, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%, it signifies superior risk-adjusted performance. This means that for the level of risk undertaken, the portfolio is generating impressive returns compared to most others.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of VUSD with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.502.002.503.00AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
2.56
2.32
VUSD
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

Dividends

Dividend yield

VUSD granted a 0.81% dividend yield in the last twelve months.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
VUSD0.81%1.25%1.41%1.05%1.46%1.48%1.70%1.60%1.55%1.73%1.50%1.62%
VUSA.L
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
0.81%1.25%1.41%1.05%1.46%1.48%1.70%1.60%1.55%1.73%1.50%1.62%

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.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember0
-0.19%
VUSD
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VUSD. 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 VUSD was 33.47%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.

The current VUSD drawdown is 0.19%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.47%Feb 18, 202025Mar 23, 202097Aug 11, 2020122
-25.1%Dec 31, 2021195Oct 11, 2022297Dec 13, 2023492
-17.42%Oct 2, 201860Dec 24, 201877Apr 15, 2019137
-13.21%Jun 23, 2015164Feb 11, 201645Apr 18, 2016209
-9.5%Jan 30, 20189Feb 9, 2018122Aug 6, 2018131

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current VUSD volatility is 4.57%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
4.57%
4.31%
VUSD
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components