Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VUSA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 100% |
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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 Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the VUSD returned 8.83% Year-To-Date and 15.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio VUSD | -1.29% | 1.12% | 8.83% | 9.24% | 25.84% | 21.69% | 13.43% | 15.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VUSA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | -1.29% | 1.12% | 8.83% | 9.24% | 25.84% | 21.69% | 13.43% | 15.02% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 23, 2012, VUSD's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VUSD closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.46% | -0.38% | -6.34% | 11.46% | 5.54% | -1.30% | 8.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.94% | -3.37% | -5.49% | -0.72% | 6.93% | 5.54% | 2.84% | 1.32% | 3.21% | 3.02% | -0.20% | 1.01% | 17.64% |
| 2024 | 2.06% | 4.14% | 3.51% | -3.26% | 2.98% | 5.65% | 0.68% | 1.13% | 2.38% | 0.49% | 5.38% | -2.06% | 25.21% |
| 2023 | 5.39% | -2.21% | 3.13% | 1.99% | 1.03% | 6.13% | 3.30% | -0.98% | -4.59% | -3.01% | 8.80% | 5.39% | 26.14% |
| 2022 | -6.60% | -1.94% | 4.90% | -7.75% | -2.47% | -7.83% | 8.07% | -2.76% | -7.65% | 5.40% | 3.57% | -3.74% | -18.75% |
| 2021 | -0.14% | 3.01% | 3.95% | 5.17% | 0.78% | 2.20% | 2.40% | 3.09% | -3.96% | 5.74% | 0.48% | 4.03% | 29.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
VUSD has an annualized alpha of 7.85%, beta of 0.57, and R2 of 0.38 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 23, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 102.17% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.62% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.57 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.38 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 0.38 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
- 7.85%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.38
- Upside Capture
- 102.17%
- Downside Capture
- 90.62%
Expense Ratio
VUSD has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
VUSD ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for VUSD and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.30 | 2.01 | +0.30 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.31 | 2.71 | +0.60 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.36 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.98 | 2.69 | +0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.85 | 12.34 | +0.50 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VUSA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 76 | 2.30 | 3.31 | 1.41 | 2.98 | 12.85 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VUSD provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.87% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 1.24% | 1.41% | 1.04% | 1.44% | 1.50% | 1.72% | 1.61% | 1.58% | 1.74% |
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VUSA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 0.87% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 1.24% | 1.41% | 1.04% | 1.44% | 1.50% | 1.72% | 1.61% | 1.58% | 1.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.15 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.11 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.04 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.96 |
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 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 33.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.
The current VUSD drawdown is 0.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.51%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 21d | 5mo 25dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.31%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.46%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.63%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 23d | 6mo 24dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -13.65%Feb 2016 | 7mo 23d | 3mo 26d | 11mo 19dJun 2015 - Jun 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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
VUSD correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.65 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.66 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 23, 2012 | 0.62 |
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