Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in HL, 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 Mar 15, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of GLDW.L
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -2.48% | -2.04% | -0.40% | 14.09% | 14.43% | 11.36% | 13.14% |
Portfolio HL | 0.04% | -1.14% | 2.04% | 5.41% | 16.68% | 12.17% | 8.77% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VWRP.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | 2.04% | -1.79% | -0.38% | 2.62% | 18.41% | 14.66% | 10.55% | — |
VAGS.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Accumulating | 0.11% | -0.88% | -0.17% | 0.51% | 3.41% | 3.36% | -0.26% | — |
IGLT.L iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF | -0.10% | -2.02% | -0.93% | 1.80% | 2.98% | 0.24% | -4.21% | -0.73% |
GLDW.L WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -1.50% | -8.13% | 10.23% | 23.35% | 46.26% | 29.86% | 22.93% | — |
COMM.L iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | 2.40% | 9.75% | 26.96% | 34.34% | 30.29% | 11.13% | 14.89% | — |
CSH2.L Lyxor Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF C-GBP | -0.01% | 0.39% | 1.04% | 2.16% | 4.53% | 5.02% | 3.52% | 2.02% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 16, 2021, HL's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, HL closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +2.5%, while the worst single day was Jun 16, 2022 at -2.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.76% | 2.85% | -3.84% | 1.38% | 2.04% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.65% | -1.97% | -3.12% | -1.43% | 2.72% | 1.88% | 3.79% | 0.01% | 3.34% | 4.01% | 0.04% | -0.01% | 13.31% |
| 2024 | 0.48% | 2.24% | 3.05% | -0.92% | 0.69% | 2.82% | -0.08% | -0.18% | 0.84% | 1.69% | 3.28% | -0.44% | 14.19% |
| 2023 | 3.11% | -1.22% | 0.94% | -0.36% | -0.32% | 1.79% | 1.94% | -0.54% | -0.19% | -1.32% | 2.77% | 3.41% | 10.33% |
| 2022 | -2.96% | -0.48% | 3.62% | -1.62% | -1.38% | -3.48% | 4.11% | 0.35% | -3.57% | 0.46% | 1.59% | -2.12% | -5.68% |
| 2021 | 0.41% | 2.99% | -0.10% | 2.19% | 0.78% | 1.94% | -1.01% | 1.85% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 11.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
HL has an annualized alpha of 6.29%, beta of 0.26, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 16, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (58.34%) than losses (50.29%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.26 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.26 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 0.26 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
- 6.29%
- Beta
- 0.26
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- 58.34%
- Downside Capture
- 50.29%
Expense Ratio
HL has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
HL ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.91 | 0.75 | +1.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.56 | 1.17 | +1.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.18 | +0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.07 | 1.22 | +2.85 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.59 | 4.75 | +12.84 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VWRP.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | 74 | 1.32 | 1.82 | 1.28 | 2.59 | 9.82 |
VAGS.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Accumulating | 39 | 0.92 | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.10 | 3.81 |
IGLT.L iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF | 21 | 0.48 | 0.70 | 1.09 | 0.43 | 1.41 |
GLDW.L WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 84 | 1.90 | 2.36 | 1.36 | 2.74 | 11.36 |
COMM.L iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | 86 | 1.79 | 2.35 | 1.33 | 4.67 | 11.57 |
CSH2.L Lyxor Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF C-GBP | 99 | 7.35 | 13.78 | 3.86 | 27.69 | 155.78 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
HL provided a 0.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.39% | 0.38% | 0.33% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.17% | 0.18% |
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VWRP.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VAGS.L Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Accumulating | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IGLT.L iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF | 4.30% | 4.26% | 3.69% | 2.40% | 1.32% | 0.79% | 0.95% | 1.25% | 1.31% | 1.30% | 1.88% | 2.05% |
GLDW.L WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
COMM.L iShares Diversified Commodity Swap 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% |
CSH2.L Lyxor Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF C-GBP | 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 HL. 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 HL was 11.33%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.
The current HL drawdown is 2.51%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -11.33% | Feb 11, 2025 | 42 | Apr 9, 2025 | 72 | Jul 24, 2025 | 114 |
| -8.71% | Nov 17, 2021 | 145 | Jun 16, 2022 | 361 | Nov 15, 2023 | 506 |
| -4.85% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -3.63% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 36 | Sep 25, 2024 | 50 |
| -2.93% | Sep 7, 2021 | 20 | Oct 4, 2021 | 16 | Oct 26, 2021 | 36 |
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 2.53, 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
| Benchmark | CSH2.L | GLDW.L | COMM.L | VAGS.L | IGLT.L | VWRP.L | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.57 | 0.53 |
| CSH2.L | -0.04 | 1.00 | -0.01 | -0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 | -0.03 | -0.02 |
| GLDW.L | -0.03 | -0.01 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.21 |
| COMM.L | 0.06 | -0.06 | 0.36 | 1.00 | -0.18 | -0.14 | 0.15 | 0.29 |
| VAGS.L | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.17 | -0.18 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.03 | 0.14 |
| IGLT.L | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.20 | -0.14 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| VWRP.L | 0.57 | -0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.53 | -0.02 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.96 | 1.00 |