Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
CRPS.L iShares Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | Global Corporate Bonds | 10% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 15% |
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | Global Bonds | 35% |
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 40% |
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 25, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of CRPS.L
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Global Leverage returned -1.16% Year-To-Date and 6.20% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Global Leverage | -3.32% | -2.48% | -1.16% | 0.39% | 13.13% | 9.76% | 3.58% | 6.20% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | -0.05% | -2.93% | -2.18% | 0.30% | 19.38% | 17.29% | 10.45% | 12.20% |
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | 0.03% | -1.37% | -1.47% | -1.23% | 2.18% | 0.68% | -3.03% | -0.64% |
CRPS.L iShares Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | -24.80% | -3.74% | -3.10% | -2.54% | 1.37% | 3.52% | -0.60% | 1.73% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -1.12% | -3.13% | 3.44% | 6.16% | 32.02% | 15.51% | 3.38% | 7.67% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2012, Global Leverage's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.9 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 53% 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% | -5.37% | 0.54% | -1.16% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.88% | 0.74% | -1.26% | 1.52% | 2.66% | 3.74% | -0.20% | 2.03% | 2.59% | 1.17% | -0.05% | 0.87% | 16.77% |
| 2024 | -0.97% | 1.86% | 2.10% | -2.94% | 2.69% | 1.36% | 2.00% | 2.32% | 2.23% | -2.78% | 1.76% | -2.52% | 7.05% |
| 2023 | 5.40% | -3.66% | 3.35% | 0.87% | -1.67% | 3.09% | 2.29% | -2.47% | -3.62% | -2.03% | 6.96% | 4.42% | 12.92% |
| 2022 | -3.06% | -2.36% | -0.90% | -6.80% | 0.28% | -5.63% | 4.19% | -3.89% | -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% | 1.53% | 5.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global Leverage has an annualized alpha of -0.65%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 65.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.43% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.50 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
- -0.65%
- Beta
- 0.50
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 49.43%
- Downside Capture
- 65.22%
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 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.16 | 0.88 | +0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.72 | 1.37 | +0.35 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.19 | 1.39 | +0.80 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.01 | 6.43 | +3.57 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 62 | 1.12 | 1.68 | 1.25 | 1.70 | 8.10 |
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | 17 | 0.36 | 0.55 | 1.07 | 0.14 | 0.39 |
CRPS.L iShares Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | 17 | 0.03 | 0.39 | 1.15 | 0.03 | 0.33 |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 77 | 1.59 | 2.16 | 1.32 | 2.38 | 8.92 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Global Leverage provided a 2.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.01% | 2.13% | 2.22% | 1.92% | 1.58% | 1.33% | 1.42% | 1.98% | 1.89% | 1.62% | 1.77% | 1.78% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 1.52% | 1.48% | 1.47% | 1.70% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.52% | 2.16% | 2.30% | 1.88% | 2.15% | 2.35% |
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | 3.08% | 2.86% | 2.51% | 1.47% | 0.78% | 0.63% | 0.99% | 1.21% | 1.07% | 0.93% | 1.09% | 0.60% |
CRPS.L iShares Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | 0.00% | 2.08% | 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 | 2.15% | 2.22% | 2.43% | 2.63% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 2.49% |
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 5.02%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.62% | Sep 6, 2021 | 289 | Oct 14, 2022 | 496 | Sep 19, 2024 | 785 |
| -19.71% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 20, 2020 | 76 | Jul 8, 2020 | 103 |
| -12.87% | Aug 28, 2014 | 359 | Jan 20, 2016 | 135 | Jul 29, 2016 | 494 |
| -12.6% | Jan 29, 2018 | 234 | Dec 24, 2018 | 133 | Jul 3, 2019 | 367 |
| -8.33% | Sep 27, 2024 | 136 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 159 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.17, 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 | IGLO.L | CRPS.L | EEM | URTH | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.05 | 0.16 | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.81 |
| IGLO.L | -0.05 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.04 | -0.00 | 0.28 |
| CRPS.L | 0.16 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.41 |
| EEM | 0.69 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.81 |
| URTH | 0.88 | -0.00 | 0.21 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.81 | 0.28 | 0.41 | 0.81 | 0.91 | 1.00 |