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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 212, 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 12, 2026, the 212 returned 7.79% Year-To-Date and 11.22% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
1.75%-0.09%8.02%7.15%22.78%19.45%11.73%13.53%
Portfolio
212
0.39%0.50%7.79%8.66%21.40%18.14%9.93%11.22%
VGOV.L
Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing
0.56%0.90%-1.47%-0.67%0.78%4.87%-6.45%-1.99%
VHYL.AS
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing
0.66%1.44%10.59%11.91%25.03%18.27%10.37%10.11%
VUSA.AS
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
0.09%-0.44%6.73%7.18%22.17%20.55%12.83%14.91%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 21, 2013, 212's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Jun 2013 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 212 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 4, 2013 at -10.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.57%2.45%-6.28%7.65%3.56%-1.82%7.79%
20253.51%-0.70%-1.89%0.00%4.83%4.42%0.76%2.46%2.24%1.58%1.09%1.82%21.83%
20241.26%2.40%3.63%-2.78%2.62%2.62%2.37%1.65%2.27%-1.47%3.39%-3.56%15.01%
20234.97%-2.59%1.82%2.02%-2.08%5.27%3.23%-1.94%-3.47%-3.22%7.72%5.05%17.16%
2022-3.60%-1.72%2.39%-5.91%-0.51%-8.06%5.20%-3.76%-8.30%6.28%6.19%-2.85%-15.01%
20210.27%2.53%3.98%3.28%2.19%0.19%1.54%1.78%-3.43%4.37%-1.15%4.42%21.54%

Benchmark Metrics

212 has an annualized alpha of 2.90%, beta of 0.47, and R2 of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 21, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 87.08% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.57% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.47 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.33 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 0.33 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
2.90%
Beta
0.47
0.33
Upside Capture
74.57%
Downside Capture
87.08%

Expense Ratio

212 has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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

212 ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


212 Risk / Return Rank: 7070
Overall Rank
212 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
212 Sortino Ratio Rank: 8181
Sortino Ratio Rank
212 Omega Ratio Rank: 7272
Omega Ratio Rank
212 Calmar Ratio Rank: 6363
Calmar Ratio Rank
212 Martin Ratio Rank: 6363
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 212 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.15

1.85

+0.30

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.16

2.52

+0.64

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.39

1.34

+0.05

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.87

2.52

+0.36

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.78

11.31

+0.46


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VGOV.L
Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing
100.070.171.020.110.24
VHYL.AS
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing
802.383.371.433.1911.42
VUSA.AS
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
661.902.741.332.5510.63

Sharpe Ratio

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.

The current 212 Sharpe ratio is 2.15 as of Jun 12, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.42 to 2.26, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 212 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

212 provided a 1.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.98%2.17%2.23%2.41%2.54%1.93%2.15%2.25%2.59%2.31%2.27%2.44%
VGOV.L
Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing
4.60%4.51%4.14%3.16%1.87%1.09%1.16%1.38%1.57%1.62%1.62%1.92%
VHYL.AS
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing
2.50%2.85%3.04%3.41%3.78%3.03%3.08%3.24%3.68%3.13%3.02%3.25%
VUSA.AS
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
0.89%0.97%0.99%1.26%1.45%1.02%1.43%1.46%1.74%1.64%1.66%1.75%

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 212. 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 212 was 31.57%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.

The current 212 drawdown is 2.17%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-31.57%Mar 2020
1mo 4d7mo 21d
8mo 25dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-24.56%Oct 2022
9mo 1d1y 3mo
2y 15dJan 2022 - Jan 2024
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-16.05%Dec 2018
10mo 28d5mo 29d
1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019
2016 correction2016
-15.90%Jan 2016
8mo 10d6mo 22d
1y 2moMay 2015 - Aug 2016
2013 correction2013
-14.51%Jun 2013
24d8mo 5d
8mo 29dMay 2013 - Feb 2014

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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.41, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.11

1.11

1.11

1.10

1.12

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.12, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

212 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

212 has a 0.71 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.71

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.60

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.63

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.61

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 21, 2013

0.60


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VUSA.AS has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.60, while VGOV.L has the lowest at 0.10.

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 212. VHYL.AS has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while VGOV.L has the lowest at 0.22.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

VGOV.LVUSA.ASVHYL.AS
VGOV.L1.000.090.18
VUSA.AS0.091.000.83
VHYL.AS0.180.831.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 21, 2013
Diversification Analysis

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