Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 60/40 small hedged USA, 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 Aug 29, 2024, corresponding to the inception date of XMWX.L
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.08% | -2.64% | -3.34% | -2.03% | 32.79% | 17.25% | 10.06% | 12.45% |
Portfolio 60/40 small hedged USA | 0.71% | -0.87% | -0.38% | 1.79% | 18.01% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
XMWX.L Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA UCITS ETF 1C | -0.65% | -0.11% | 2.43% | 6.57% | 34.01% | — | — | — |
GLTA.L Invesco UK Gilts UCITS ETF Acc | 0.83% | -1.71% | -2.14% | 1.30% | 7.80% | 2.20% | -5.42% | — |
IGL5.L iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Acc) | 0.99% | -0.70% | -0.32% | 0.81% | 8.56% | — | — | — |
ERNS.L iShares £ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | 1.27% | 0.03% | 0.27% | 1.82% | 10.01% | 7.63% | 2.94% | 1.59% |
XESE.L Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG UCITS ETF 1C | 1.16% | -1.04% | 0.80% | 0.22% | 43.12% | 13.16% | 0.70% | — |
IGUS.L iShares S&P 500 GBP Hedged UCITS ETF | 1.04% | -2.89% | -5.20% | -2.17% | 40.44% | 20.57% | 9.46% | 11.61% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2024, 60/40 small hedged USA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.
Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was Jun 2025 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, 60/40 small hedged USA closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.65% | 1.22% | -5.80% | 1.79% | -0.38% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.63% | 1.11% | 0.50% | 3.17% | 2.23% | 3.35% | -1.64% | 2.15% | 1.55% | 0.52% | 0.40% | 1.84% | 18.04% |
| 2024 | -0.28% | 2.61% | -3.76% | 0.33% | -2.18% | -3.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
60/40 small hedged USA has an annualized alpha of 5.78%, beta of 0.17, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2024.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (48.58%) than losses (47.96%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.10 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 0.10 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
- 5.78%
- Beta
- 0.17
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 48.58%
- Downside Capture
- 47.96%
Expense Ratio
60/40 small hedged USA has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
60/40 small hedged USA ranks 52 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.30 | 1.87 | +0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.45 | 3.01 | +0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.41 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.51 | 2.49 | +0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.04 | 11.08 | -1.04 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XMWX.L Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA UCITS ETF 1C | 83 | 2.84 | 3.89 | 1.57 | 3.11 | 12.53 |
GLTA.L Invesco UK Gilts UCITS ETF Acc | 18 | 0.75 | 1.11 | 1.13 | 0.69 | 1.71 |
IGL5.L iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Acc) | 26 | 1.13 | 1.69 | 1.19 | 1.25 | 3.44 |
ERNS.L iShares £ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | 45 | 1.38 | 2.11 | 1.24 | 2.01 | 4.71 |
XESE.L Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG UCITS ETF 1C | 68 | 2.49 | 3.34 | 1.44 | 2.82 | 10.29 |
IGUS.L iShares S&P 500 GBP Hedged UCITS ETF | 71 | 2.32 | 3.61 | 1.43 | 2.52 | 10.26 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
60/40 small hedged USA provided a 1.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.14% | 0.93% | 1.08% | 0.91% | 0.23% | 0.06% | 0.15% | 0.21% | 0.15% | 0.10% | 0.16% | 0.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XMWX.L Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA UCITS ETF 1C | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GLTA.L Invesco UK Gilts UCITS ETF Acc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IGL5.L iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Acc) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ERNS.L iShares £ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | 5.70% | 4.65% | 5.42% | 4.54% | 1.14% | 0.28% | 0.75% | 1.04% | 0.74% | 0.52% | 0.81% | 0.72% |
XESE.L Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG UCITS ETF 1C | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IGUS.L iShares S&P 500 GBP Hedged UCITS ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 60/40 small hedged USA. 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 60/40 small hedged USA was 8.23%, occurring on Jan 13, 2025. Recovery took 73 trading sessions.
The current 60/40 small hedged USA drawdown is 4.41%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.23% | Sep 27, 2024 | 74 | Jan 13, 2025 | 73 | Apr 28, 2025 | 147 |
| -6.5% | Feb 26, 2026 | 22 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -2.72% | Oct 28, 2025 | 17 | Nov 19, 2025 | 11 | Dec 4, 2025 | 28 |
| -2.21% | Jul 24, 2025 | 7 | Aug 1, 2025 | 8 | Aug 13, 2025 | 15 |
| -2.06% | Jan 28, 2026 | 7 | Feb 5, 2026 | 14 | Feb 25, 2026 | 21 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.56, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | XMWX.L | GLTA.L | XESE.L | ERNS.L | IGL5.L | IGUS.L | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0.21 | 0.44 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.59 | 0.47 |
| XMWX.L | 0.46 | 1.00 | 0.16 | 0.56 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.56 | 0.57 |
| GLTA.L | 0.21 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.87 | 0.49 | 0.76 |
| XESE.L | 0.44 | 0.56 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.70 | 0.78 |
| ERNS.L | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.80 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.56 | 0.76 |
| IGL5.L | 0.23 | 0.09 | 0.87 | 0.45 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.79 |
| IGUS.L | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 0.70 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
| Portfolio | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.85 | 1.00 |