Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | Global Equities | 40% |
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | Global Bonds | 35% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 15% |
CRPS.L iShares Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | Global Corporate Bonds | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global Leverage, 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 10, 2026, the Global Leverage returned 4.48% Year-To-Date and 6.66% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -1.62% | -1.97% | 6.16% | 5.52% | 20.34% | 19.12% | 11.34% | 13.24% |
Portfolio Global Leverage | -0.90% | -1.94% | 4.48% | 5.06% | 13.96% | 11.64% | 3.98% | 6.66% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CRPS.L iShares Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | -0.08% | -0.59% | -0.60% | -0.20% | 4.43% | 5.66% | -0.17% | 2.08% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -1.76% | -4.76% | 18.19% | 18.94% | 39.15% | 20.12% | 5.53% | 9.18% |
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | 0.03% | -1.15% | -2.12% | -1.05% | -0.31% | 1.25% | -3.49% | -0.91% |
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | -1.47% | -1.71% | 6.28% | 6.36% | 20.43% | 19.23% | 10.91% | 12.94% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2012, Global Leverage's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Global Leverage closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.09% | 1.76% | -5.17% | 6.02% | 3.01% | -2.89% | 4.48% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.88% | 0.74% | -1.26% | 1.52% | 2.66% | 3.74% | -0.20% | 2.04% | 2.79% | 1.17% | -0.05% | 0.87% | 17.00% |
| 2024 | -0.97% | 1.86% | 2.10% | -2.94% | 2.69% | 1.36% | 2.00% | 2.32% | 2.23% | -2.79% | 1.76% | -2.52% | 7.05% |
| 2023 | 5.40% | -3.66% | 3.35% | 0.87% | -1.67% | 3.09% | 2.29% | -2.47% | -3.61% | -2.03% | 6.96% | 4.42% | 12.92% |
| 2022 | -3.06% | -2.36% | -0.90% | -6.80% | 0.28% | -5.63% | 4.19% | -3.88% | -7.71% | 2.14% | 7.36% | -2.11% | -17.92% |
| 2021 | -0.50% | -0.04% | 0.73% | 2.35% | 1.25% | 0.60% | 0.44% | 0.97% | -3.23% | 2.38% | -1.40% | 1.54% | 5.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global Leverage has an annualized alpha of -0.90%, beta of 0.51, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 67.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.50% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.51 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -0.90%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 49.50%
- Downside Capture
- 67.04%
Expense Ratio
Global Leverage has an expense ratio of 0.29%, placing it in the medium range. 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
Global Leverage ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global Leverage and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.50 | 1.67 | -0.17 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.11 | 2.28 | -0.16 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.30 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 2.25 | -0.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.83 | 10.14 | -2.31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CRPS.L iShares Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | 27 | 0.77 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.12 | 3.53 |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 66 | 1.85 | 2.43 | 1.35 | 2.91 | 10.77 |
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | 8 | -0.05 | -0.03 | 1.00 | -0.07 | -0.18 |
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 57 | 1.65 | 2.29 | 1.30 | 2.26 | 10.08 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Global Leverage provided a 2.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.35% | 2.34% | 2.22% | 1.92% | 1.58% | 1.33% | 1.42% | 1.98% | 1.89% | 1.62% | 1.77% | 1.78% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CRPS.L iShares Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | 4.25% | 4.12% | 3.87% | 3.34% | 2.55% | 2.07% | 2.42% | 2.75% | 2.56% | 2.61% | 2.45% | 2.58% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 1.88% | 2.22% | 2.43% | 2.63% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 2.49% |
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | 3.10% | 2.86% | 2.51% | 1.47% | 0.78% | 0.63% | 0.99% | 1.21% | 1.07% | 0.93% | 1.09% | 0.60% |
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 1.40% | 1.48% | 1.47% | 1.70% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.52% | 2.16% | 2.30% | 1.88% | 2.15% | 2.35% |
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 Global Leverage. 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 Global Leverage was 25.62%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 496 trading sessions.
The current Global Leverage drawdown is 2.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -25.62%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 14dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -19.71%Mar 2020 | 1mo 6d | 3mo 20d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.87%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 6mo 11d | 1y 11moAug 2014 - Jul 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.61%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 11d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.33%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 1mo 4d | 7mo 17dSep 2024 - May 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.17, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.19 | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.24 | 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.
Global Leverage correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 24, 2012 | 0.81 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. URTH has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.88, while IGLO.L has the lowest at -0.04.
Asset Correlations Table
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