Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DFNG.L VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | Aerospace & Defense | 100% |
IUES.L iShares S&P 500 Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Energy Equities, S&P 500 | 0% |
PAVE Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 0% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Current-optimised, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Apr 5, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of DFNG.L
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -2.48% | -2.04% | -0.40% | 14.09% | 14.43% | 11.36% | 13.14% |
Portfolio Current-optimised | 1.54% | -2.71% | 16.26% | 7.21% | 52.33% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IUES.L iShares S&P 500 Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.00% | 4.78% | 33.79% | 36.78% | 26.99% | 11.57% | 24.28% | 11.23% |
DFNG.L VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 1.54% | -2.71% | 16.26% | 7.21% | 52.33% | — | — | — |
PAVE Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | -0.15% | -4.52% | 9.35% | 9.64% | 31.74% | 20.27% | 17.12% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 2023, Current-optimised's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.37%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.
Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst month was Nov 2025 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Current-optimised closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2025 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.35% | -0.58% | -4.17% | 6.72% | 16.26% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.70% | 1.96% | 8.79% | 9.09% | 6.83% | 4.16% | 5.61% | -1.70% | 12.72% | 0.04% | -8.75% | 2.95% | 56.54% |
| 2024 | 2.35% | 13.94% | 5.19% | -1.37% | 2.62% | -0.48% | 2.36% | 3.55% | -0.83% | 9.69% | 3.84% | -1.18% | 46.20% |
| 2023 | 0.29% | 3.96% | 7.03% | 4.11% | -0.87% | 0.80% | 1.08% | 4.35% | 0.37% | 22.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Current-optimised has an annualized alpha of 43.08%, beta of 0.33, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 06, 2023.
- This portfolio captured 149.06% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -68.13%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.33 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.06 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 0.06 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.
- Alpha
- 43.08%
- Beta
- 0.33
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 149.06%
- Downside Capture
- -68.13%
Expense Ratio
Current-optimised has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range. 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
Current-optimised ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.07 | 0.75 | +1.31 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.79 | 1.17 | +1.62 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.18 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.50 | 1.22 | +3.28 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.89 | 4.75 | +6.14 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IUES.L iShares S&P 500 Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 70 | 1.15 | 1.55 | 1.22 | 4.99 | 11.16 |
DFNG.L VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 88 | 2.09 | 2.81 | 1.35 | 4.09 | 9.95 |
PAVE Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 75 | 1.41 | 2.00 | 1.28 | 2.96 | 9.58 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Current-optimised provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
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 Current-optimised. 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 Current-optimised was 12.87%, occurring on Nov 21, 2025. Recovery took 31 trading sessions.
The current Current-optimised drawdown is 5.02%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.87% | Oct 9, 2025 | 32 | Nov 21, 2025 | 31 | Jan 7, 2026 | 63 |
| -12.58% | Jan 20, 2026 | 18 | Feb 12, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -10.74% | Mar 19, 2025 | 14 | Apr 7, 2025 | 5 | Apr 14, 2025 | 19 |
| -9.85% | Nov 14, 2024 | 26 | Dec 19, 2024 | 21 | Jan 21, 2025 | 47 |
| -7.13% | Apr 18, 2023 | 13 | May 4, 2023 | 12 | May 22, 2023 | 25 |
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 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | IUES.L | PAVE | DFNG.L | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.73 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| IUES.L | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| PAVE | 0.73 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| DFNG.L | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 1.00 |