Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
PAF.L Pan African Resources plc | Basic Materials | 50% |
WAF.AX West African Resources Limited | Basic Materials | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in africa traderepublic, 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
As of Jun 13, 2026, the africa traderepublic returned -2.03% Year-To-Date and 31.48% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio africa traderepublic | 5.92% | -19.36% | -2.03% | 5.05% | 82.97% | 84.60% | 35.91% | 31.48% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
PAF.L Pan African Resources plc | 5.45% | -27.78% | -10.01% | -1.41% | 128.87% | 112.79% | 45.23% | 23.78% |
WAF.AX West African Resources Limited | 6.30% | -12.04% | 5.54% | 9.58% | 39.41% | 52.24% | 22.48% | 31.55% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 11, 2010, africa traderepublic's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +65.2%, while the worst month was Feb 2018 at -30.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, africa traderepublic closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 19, 2012 with a return of +19.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -16.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19.77% | 13.62% | -17.74% | -0.38% | 2.19% | -14.02% | -2.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | 15.81% | -4.90% | 31.30% | 6.78% | 12.08% | -9.10% | 6.43% | 26.32% | 19.74% | -3.85% | 6.91% | 16.88% | 204.25% |
| 2024 | 2.79% | -1.41% | 25.34% | 8.68% | 12.60% | 3.36% | 3.11% | 3.35% | 12.89% | 5.38% | -10.46% | -5.91% | 71.59% |
| 2023 | 1.20% | -21.48% | 14.58% | 4.65% | -18.41% | -1.78% | 10.63% | -5.90% | -4.75% | 3.10% | 20.86% | 3.50% | -2.35% |
| 2022 | -5.52% | 10.86% | 7.85% | -2.11% | -5.05% | -5.64% | 4.24% | -10.30% | -15.75% | -0.82% | 14.30% | 0.19% | -11.35% |
| 2021 | -8.93% | -17.27% | -6.62% | 21.67% | 22.46% | -20.74% | 2.69% | -1.62% | -9.75% | 26.05% | -2.06% | 0.83% | -5.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
africa traderepublic has an annualized alpha of 29.40%, beta of 0.51, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 11, 2010.
- This portfolio captured 109.00% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 52.63% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.51 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- 29.40%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 109.00%
- Downside Capture
- 52.63%
Expense Ratio
africa traderepublic has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. 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
africa traderepublic ranks 40 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 africa traderepublic 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 | 2.04 | 1.86 | +0.18 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.60 | 2.53 | +0.06 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.34 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.36 | 2.53 | -0.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.38 | 11.37 | -3.99 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PAF.L Pan African Resources plc | 86 | 2.30 | 2.61 | 1.34 | 2.85 | 9.31 |
WAF.AX West African Resources Limited | 67 | 0.83 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.29 | 3.31 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
africa traderepublic provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.00% | 0.68% | 1.40% | 2.26% | 2.63% | 2.54% | 1.46% | 0.49% | 0.00% | 1.69% | 2.83% | 3.41% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
PAF.L Pan African Resources plc | 2.00% | 1.35% | 2.79% | 4.52% | 5.25% | 5.09% | 2.92% | 0.98% | 0.00% | 3.38% | 5.67% | 6.83% |
WAF.AX West African Resources Limited | 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 africa traderepublic. 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 africa traderepublic was 78.14%, occurring on Aug 26, 2015. Recovery took 246 trading sessions.
The current africa traderepublic drawdown is 29.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 bear market2015 | -78.14%Aug 2015 | 2y 8mo | 11mo 20d | 3y 8moDec 2012 - Aug 2016 |
2023 bear market2023 | -51.19%Oct 2023 | 1y 5mo | 6mo 10d | 1y 12moApr 2022 - Apr 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -50.67%Dec 2018 | 2y 4mo | 1y 2mo | 3y 6moAug 2016 - Feb 2020 |
2012 bear market2012 | -44.77%May 2012 | 3mo 15d | 6mo 13d | 9mo 28dFeb 2012 - Nov 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.62%Mar 2020 | 22d | 1mo 9d | 2mo 1dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.26 | 1.25 | 1.26 | 1.28 | 1.32 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.32, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
africa traderepublic correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.26 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.17 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.19 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.17 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 11, 2010 | 0.17 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. WAF.AX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.15, while PAF.L has the lowest at 0.13.
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