Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VUSA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 50% |
VUKG.L Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating | Europe Equities | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VUSA.L / VUKG, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.75% | -0.09% | 8.02% | 7.15% | 22.78% | 19.45% | 11.73% | 13.53% |
Portfolio VUSA.L / VUKG | 0.54% | -0.25% | 5.95% | 7.91% | 20.71% | 20.84% | 13.67% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VUKG.L Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating | 0.82% | -0.22% | 4.62% | 7.78% | 18.47% | 20.33% | 13.81% | — |
VUSA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 0.29% | -0.28% | 6.85% | 7.57% | 22.40% | 20.67% | 12.90% | 14.93% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 14, 2019, VUSA.L / VUKG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VUSA.L / VUKG closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.53% | 2.61% | -7.25% | 8.17% | 2.67% | -2.24% | 5.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.07% | 0.08% | -1.74% | 0.77% | 5.84% | 3.90% | 1.66% | 2.48% | 2.24% | 2.38% | 0.31% | 2.69% | 27.41% |
| 2024 | 0.25% | 2.00% | 4.53% | -0.76% | 3.46% | 2.62% | 2.34% | 1.99% | 2.06% | -2.37% | 3.45% | -2.22% | 18.49% |
| 2023 | 5.70% | -1.51% | 2.04% | 3.64% | -2.55% | 5.53% | 3.28% | -2.28% | -2.41% | -3.71% | 7.45% | 5.54% | 21.76% |
| 2022 | -3.00% | -0.86% | 2.52% | -5.77% | -0.58% | -7.43% | 5.95% | -4.14% | -7.66% | 5.53% | 8.18% | -2.02% | -10.31% |
| 2021 | -0.49% | 3.01% | 4.41% | 4.61% | 2.31% | 0.50% | 1.43% | 1.94% | -2.20% | 4.67% | -2.06% | 5.13% | 25.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
VUSA.L / VUKG has an annualized alpha of 6.35%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.39 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.35%) than losses (85.78%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.54 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.39 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 0.39 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.35%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.39
- Upside Capture
- 86.35%
- Downside Capture
- 85.78%
Expense Ratio
VUSA.L / VUKG has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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
VUSA.L / VUKG ranks 51 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 VUSA.L / VUKG 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 | 1.87 | 1.85 | +0.02 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.73 | 2.52 | +0.21 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.34 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 2.52 | -0.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.46 | 11.31 | -0.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VUKG.L Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating | 44 | 1.38 | 1.97 | 1.25 | 1.90 | 6.15 |
VUSA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 68 | 1.96 | 2.84 | 1.35 | 2.57 | 10.83 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VUSA.L / VUKG provided a 0.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.45% | 0.87% | 2.34% | 2.48% | 2.62% | 2.44% | 2.25% | 1.71% | 0.86% | 0.80% | 0.79% | 0.87% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VUKG.L Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating | 0.00% | 0.79% | 3.67% | 3.71% | 3.84% | 3.84% | 3.06% | 1.92% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VUSA.L Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | 0.89% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 1.24% | 1.41% | 1.04% | 1.44% | 1.50% | 1.72% | 1.61% | 1.58% | 1.74% |
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 VUSA.L / VUKG. 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 VUSA.L / VUKG was 36.81%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 165 trading sessions.
The current VUSA.L / VUKG drawdown is 2.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -36.81%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 28d | 10moJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.75%Oct 2022 | 9mo | 8mo 7d | 1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.18%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 23dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -9.20%Oct 2023 | 3mo 3d | 1mo 17d | 4mo 20dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.50%Mar 2026 | 29d | 21d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.09 | 1.07 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.07, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
VUSA.L / VUKG correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 14, 2019 | 0.62 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VUSA.L has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.65, while VUKG.L has the lowest at 0.48.
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