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Pension UK
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


IWDA.L 100.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
IWDA.L
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
Global Equities
100%

S&P 500 Index

Transactions


DateTypeSymbolQuantityPrice
Sep 1, 2022BuyiShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc)5$20.20

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Pension UK, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Pension UK
-0.45%-2.26%-2.76%0.57%19.47%17.32%
IWDA.L
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
-0.45%-2.26%-2.76%0.57%19.47%17.32%10.44%12.08%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 1, 2022, Pension UK's average daily return is +0.35%, while the average monthly return is +6.86%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.9 years.

Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Sep 2022 with a return of +236.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Pension UK closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 1, 2022 with a return of +258.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.64%0.76%-7.32%2.45%-2.76%
20253.85%-2.46%-4.37%0.79%6.50%4.47%2.06%1.90%2.81%2.53%0.22%1.43%21.03%
20241.40%3.34%3.63%-3.05%2.73%3.73%1.23%1.82%2.14%-1.41%4.41%-2.03%19.11%
20236.56%-1.71%2.57%1.89%-1.09%6.32%3.38%-2.24%-4.03%-3.52%9.18%5.65%24.27%
2022236.04%5.38%4.77%-2.34%262.33%

Benchmark Metrics

Pension UK has an annualized alpha of 128.47%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 01, 2022.

  • This portfolio captured 93.40% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -334.73%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 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 0.00 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
128.47%
Beta
0.53
0.00
Upside Capture
93.40%
Downside Capture
-334.73%

Expense Ratio

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

Pension UK ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% 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.


Pension UK Risk / Return Rank: 6060
Overall Rank
Pension UK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5050
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Pension UK Sortino Ratio Rank: 4747
Sortino Ratio Rank
Pension UK Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
Pension UK Calmar Ratio Rank: 7777
Calmar Ratio Rank
Pension UK Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.24

0.88

+0.36

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.78

1.37

+0.41

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.81

1.39

+1.42

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

12.10

6.43

+5.67


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
IWDA.L
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
741.241.781.262.8112.10

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.

Pension UK Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.24
  • All Time: 0.49

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.67, 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 Pension UK 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

Pension UK provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


Pension UK doesn't pay dividends

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

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 Pension UK. 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 Pension UK was 16.94%, occurring on Apr 7, 2025. Recovery took 37 trading sessions.

The current Pension UK drawdown is 5.59%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.94%Feb 18, 202535Apr 7, 202537Jun 3, 202572
-12.57%Sep 13, 202221Oct 12, 202231Nov 24, 202252
-10.1%Aug 1, 202363Oct 27, 202331Dec 11, 202394
-8.31%Feb 11, 202633Mar 27, 2026
-8.02%Feb 3, 202329Mar 15, 202342May 18, 202371

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. 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

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

BenchmarkIWDA.LPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.600.60
IWDA.L0.601.000.99
Portfolio0.600.991.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 1, 2022