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VUSA.L / VUKG
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VUSA.L 50.00%VUKG.L 50.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.53%2.61%-7.25%8.17%2.67%-2.24%5.95%
20254.07%0.08%-1.74%0.77%5.84%3.90%1.66%2.48%2.24%2.38%0.31%2.69%27.41%
20240.25%2.00%4.53%-0.76%3.46%2.62%2.34%1.99%2.06%-2.37%3.45%-2.22%18.49%
20235.70%-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
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.


VUSA.L / VUKG Risk / Return Rank: 5151
Overall Rank
VUSA.L / VUKG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VUSA.L / VUKG Sortino Ratio Rank: 6161
Sortino Ratio Rank
VUSA.L / VUKG Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
VUSA.L / VUKG Calmar Ratio Rank: 4242
Calmar Ratio Rank
VUSA.L / VUKG Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VUKG.L
Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating
441.381.971.251.906.15
VUSA.L
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
681.962.841.352.5710.83

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

The current VUSA.L / VUKG Sharpe ratio is 1.87 as of Jun 12, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.42 to 2.26, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of VUSA.L / VUKG compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

VUSA.L / VUKG provided a 0.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.45%0.87%2.34%2.48%2.62%2.44%2.25%1.71%0.86%0.80%0.79%0.87%
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 2d7mo 28d
10moJan 2020 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-22.75%Oct 2022
9mo8mo 7d
1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023
2025 selloff2025
-14.18%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 5d
2mo 23dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2023 pullback2023
-9.20%Oct 2023
3mo 3d1mo 17d
4mo 20dJul 2023 - Dec 2023
2026 pullback2026
-8.50%Mar 2026
29d21d
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

VUSA.L / VUKG has a 0.68 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

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.

VUKG.L
0.48
VUSA.L
0.65

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. VUSA.L / VUKG. VUKG.L has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.91, while VUSA.L has the lowest at 0.90.

VUSA.L
0.90
VUKG.L
0.91

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

VUKG.LVUSA.L
VUKG.L1.000.66
VUSA.L0.661.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 14, 2019
Diversification Analysis

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