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60/40 small hedged USA
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.65%1.22%-5.80%1.79%-0.38%
20251.63%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
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.


60/40 small hedged USA Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
60/40 small hedged USA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6060
Sharpe Ratio Rank
60/40 small hedged USA Sortino Ratio Rank: 5858
Sortino Ratio Rank
60/40 small hedged USA Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
60/40 small hedged USA Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
60/40 small hedged USA Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
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

2.30

1.87

+0.43

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.45

3.01

+0.44

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.44

1.41

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.51

2.49

+0.03

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.04

11.08

-1.04


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
XMWX.L
Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA UCITS ETF 1C
832.843.891.573.1112.53
GLTA.L
Invesco UK Gilts UCITS ETF Acc
180.751.111.130.691.71
IGL5.L
iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Acc)
261.131.691.191.253.44
ERNS.L
iShares £ Ultrashort Bond UCITS ETF GBP (Dist)
451.382.111.242.014.71
XESE.L
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG UCITS ETF 1C
682.493.341.442.8210.29
IGUS.L
iShares S&P 500 GBP Hedged UCITS ETF
712.323.611.432.5210.26

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.

60/40 small hedged USA Sharpe ratios as of Apr 8, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.30
  • All Time: 0.94

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 1.91 to 2.75, 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 60/40 small hedged USA 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

60/40 small hedged USA provided a 1.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.14%0.93%1.08%0.91%0.23%0.06%0.15%0.21%0.15%0.10%0.16%0.14%
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, 202474Jan 13, 202573Apr 28, 2025147
-6.5%Feb 26, 202622Mar 27, 2026
-2.72%Oct 28, 202517Nov 19, 202511Dec 4, 202528
-2.21%Jul 24, 20257Aug 1, 20258Aug 13, 202515
-2.06%Jan 28, 20267Feb 5, 202614Feb 25, 202621

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

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

BenchmarkXMWX.LGLTA.LXESE.LERNS.LIGL5.LIGUS.LPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.460.210.440.220.230.590.47
XMWX.L0.461.000.160.560.050.090.560.57
GLTA.L0.210.161.000.400.800.870.490.76
XESE.L0.440.560.401.000.440.450.700.78
ERNS.L0.220.050.800.441.000.970.560.76
IGL5.L0.230.090.870.450.971.000.550.79
IGUS.L0.590.560.490.700.560.551.000.85
Portfolio0.470.570.760.780.760.790.851.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 30, 2024