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 | Industrials Equities | 0% |
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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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.59% | 0.71% | 9.11% | 8.58% | 24.88% | 16.96% | 13.00% | 14.19% |
Portfolio Current-optimised | 0.00% | 0.84% | 1.28% | 2.03% | 14.48% | 37.60% | — | — |
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DFNG.L VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 0.00% | 0.84% | 1.28% | 2.03% | 14.48% | 37.60% | — | — |
IUES.L iShares S&P 500 Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | -0.57% | 2.32% | 29.08% | 28.37% | 39.64% | 12.84% | 20.93% | 9.78% |
PAVE Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 1.10% | 3.18% | 21.48% | 18.21% | 39.09% | 22.61% | 19.06% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 2023, Current-optimised's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2023 at -19.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Current-optimised closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2025 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 5, 2023 at -20.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.35% | -0.58% | -4.17% | -2.49% | 2.35% | -6.86% | 1.28% | ||||||
| 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 | 0.00% | -19.36% | 3.96% | 7.03% | 4.11% | -0.87% | 0.80% | 1.08% | 4.35% | 0.37% | -1.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
Current-optimised has an annualized alpha of 24.37%, beta of 0.34, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 2023.
- This portfolio captured 110.47% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 40.10% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.34 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 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 0.05 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
- 24.37%
- Beta
- 0.34
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 110.47%
- Downside Capture
- 40.10%
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 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Current-optimised 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 | 0.58 | 2.12 | -1.53 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.00 | 2.74 | -1.75 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.39 | -0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.72 | 3.11 | -2.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.79 | 11.46 | -9.68 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFNG.L VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 20 | 0.59 | 1.01 | 1.12 | 0.74 | 1.83 |
IUES.L iShares S&P 500 Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 52 | 1.72 | 2.19 | 1.30 | 2.37 | 7.07 |
PAVE Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 73 | 2.11 | 2.85 | 1.36 | 3.55 | 13.28 |
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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 22.59%, occurring on May 4, 2023. Recovery took 184 trading sessions.
The current Current-optimised drawdown is 17.26%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -22.59%May 2023 | 29d | 8mo 23d | 9mo 22dApr 2023 - Jan 2024 |
2026 correction2026 | -19.68%Jun 2026 | 4mo 20d | — | 4mo 24dJan 2026 - now |
2025 correction2025 | -12.87%Nov 2025 | 1mo 13d | 1mo 17d | 3moOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.74%Apr 2025 | 19d | 7d | 26dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.85%Dec 2024 | 1mo 5d | 1mo 3d | 2mo 8dNov 2024 - Jan 2025 |
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. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 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.
Current-optimised correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.30 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.32 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 31, 2023 | 0.33 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. PAVE has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.72, while IUES.L has the lowest at 0.11.
Asset Correlations Table
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