Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IWDA.L iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Global Equities | 100% |
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| Date | Type | Symbol | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | Buy | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 5 | $20.20 |
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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Pension UK | -0.60% | 0.54% | 7.91% | 9.13% | 23.53% | 19.95% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IWDA.L iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | -0.60% | 0.54% | 7.91% | 9.13% | 23.53% | 19.95% | 11.40% | 13.01% |
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 +6.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.9 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.64% | 0.76% | -7.32% | 10.32% | 4.95% | -1.80% | 7.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.85% | -2.46% | -4.37% | 0.79% | 6.50% | 4.47% | 2.06% | 1.90% | 2.81% | 2.53% | 0.22% | 1.43% | 21.03% |
| 2024 | 1.40% | 3.34% | 3.63% | -3.05% | 2.73% | 3.73% | 1.23% | 1.82% | 2.14% | -1.41% | 4.41% | -2.03% | 19.11% |
| 2023 | 6.56% | -1.71% | 2.57% | 1.89% | -1.09% | 6.32% | 3.38% | -2.24% | -4.03% | -3.52% | 9.18% | 5.65% | 24.27% |
| 2022 | 236.04% | 5.38% | 4.77% | -2.34% | 262.33% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pension UK has an annualized alpha of 122.30%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 01, 2022.
- This portfolio captured 91.82% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -300.53%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.54 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
- 122.30%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 91.82%
- Downside Capture
- -300.53%
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 46 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 Pension UK and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.95 | 1.94 | +0.01 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.94 | 2.63 | +0.32 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.35 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.82 | 2.59 | +0.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.88 | 11.84 | +0.03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IWDA.L iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 67 | 1.95 | 2.94 | 1.35 | 2.82 | 11.88 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Pension UK provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
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 | $0.00 | $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 2.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -16.94%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 15dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -12.57%Oct 2022 | 29d | 1mo 13d | 2mo 12dSep 2022 - Nov 2022 |
2023 correction2023 | -10.10%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 1mo 15d | 4mo 12dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.31%Mar 2026 | 1mo 14d | 19d | 2mo 3dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -8.02%Mar 2023 | 1mo 10d | 2mo 4d | 3mo 14dFeb 2023 - May 2023 |
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 | 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.
Pension UK correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.59 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 1, 2022 | 0.60 |
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