Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 80% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | Precious Metals, Commodities | 10% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 10% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ETF, 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 Apr 12, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of SGLN.L
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the ETF returned -1.88% Year-To-Date and 20.13% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -4.45% | -3.95% | -2.02% | 16.73% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio ETF | 1.54% | -4.55% | -1.88% | 1.61% | 32.39% | 26.42% | 15.70% | 20.13% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 1.24% | -3.79% | -4.76% | -2.89% | 24.21% | 22.83% | 13.16% | 18.99% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 2.24% | -3.55% | 8.84% | 17.83% | 85.04% | 44.53% | 26.15% | 31.58% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 3.33% | -10.09% | 10.79% | 23.54% | 52.50% | 34.15% | 22.52% | 14.46% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 13, 2011, ETF's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ETF closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.72% | -1.17% | -5.75% | 1.54% | -1.88% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.54% | -2.41% | -5.88% | 1.70% | 8.56% | 6.82% | 2.29% | 1.27% | 6.69% | 5.34% | -1.02% | 0.00% | 28.00% |
| 2024 | 2.00% | 5.66% | 2.48% | -3.63% | 6.29% | 5.97% | -1.47% | 1.08% | 2.71% | -0.39% | 3.98% | 0.19% | 27.28% |
| 2023 | 10.75% | -0.77% | 9.47% | -0.11% | 7.89% | 5.32% | 3.90% | -1.58% | -5.24% | -1.32% | 10.32% | 5.58% | 52.09% |
| 2022 | -8.22% | -3.18% | 3.93% | -12.51% | -1.04% | -8.92% | 11.41% | -5.38% | -10.13% | 3.17% | 7.29% | -7.94% | -29.69% |
| 2021 | 0.34% | -0.11% | 1.29% | 5.10% | 0.02% | 4.76% | 2.72% | 3.59% | -5.38% | 7.07% | 2.78% | 1.34% | 25.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.91%, beta of 1.03, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 13, 2011.
- This portfolio captured 119.54% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 89.78% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.91% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 and R² of 0.85, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 5.91%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 119.54%
- Downside Capture
- 89.78%
Expense Ratio
ETF has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
ETF ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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 | 1.46 | 0.92 | +0.54 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.15 | 1.41 | +0.73 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.08 | 1.41 | +2.67 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.33 | 6.61 | +10.71 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 65 | 1.07 | 1.66 | 1.24 | 2.00 | 7.32 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.32 | 2.92 | 1.41 | 5.39 | 19.22 |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 88 | 1.98 | 2.47 | 1.35 | 2.98 | 11.41 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ETF provided a 0.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.41% | 0.39% | 0.49% | 0.56% | 0.76% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.75% | 0.92% | 0.81% | 0.93% | 1.00% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 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 ETF. 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 ETF was 33.81%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 282 trading sessions.
The current ETF drawdown is 7.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.81% | Nov 22, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | 282 | Nov 20, 2023 | 516 |
| -26.83% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 54 | Jun 2, 2020 | 72 |
| -21.02% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 39 | Jun 4, 2025 | 73 |
| -20.16% | Aug 30, 2018 | 83 | Dec 24, 2018 | 61 | Mar 21, 2019 | 144 |
| -13.48% | Dec 7, 2015 | 45 | Feb 9, 2016 | 106 | Jul 8, 2016 | 151 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.52, 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 | SGLN.L | SMH | QQQ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| SGLN.L | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| SMH | 0.77 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.87 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | 0.05 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.90 | 0.14 | 0.87 | 0.99 | 1.00 |