Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Buying, 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 month.
Loading graphics...
The earliest data available for this chart is Apr 29, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of XSLR.L
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.26% | 4.84% | 2.86% | 6.22% | 33.47% | 19.26% | 10.96% | 12.89% |
Portfolio Buying | 0.39% | -0.04% | 7.26% | 11.81% | 26.76% | 21.96% | 17.08% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.22% | -3.54% | -5.48% | -2.80% | -8.00% | 13.64% | 11.79% | 12.65% |
IGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.09% | -4.03% | 11.38% | 12.35% | 44.61% | 33.95% | 21.82% | 14.34% |
XSLR.L Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | -0.04% | -1.02% | 9.76% | 45.72% | 139.07% | 46.23% | 24.49% | — |
IUIT.L iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF | 1.43% | 8.78% | 2.35% | 4.05% | 52.62% | 32.19% | 19.13% | 23.90% |
IWQU.L iShares MSCI World Quality Factor UCITS | 0.52% | 4.03% | 3.97% | 8.08% | 26.82% | 17.61% | 9.98% | 11.84% |
MLPD.L Invesco Morningstar US Energy Infrastructure MLP UCITS ETF (Dist) | 0.28% | -2.72% | 13.75% | 17.15% | 13.13% | 17.30% | 19.12% | 8.66% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.40% | 14.59% | 26.29% | 32.89% | 134.74% | 54.11% | 30.01% | 33.71% |
SXLU.L SPDR S&P US Utilities Select Sector UCITS ETF | 0.01% | -2.20% | 7.88% | 0.32% | 20.76% | 12.82% | 9.30% | 9.41% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.47% | -2.67% | 27.38% | 34.70% | 46.54% | 13.12% | 22.98% | 10.15% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 2020, Buying's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Buying closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was May 18, 2020 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.71% | 4.74% | -4.59% | 2.51% | 7.26% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.14% | 2.63% | 1.27% | -1.80% | 0.93% | 1.74% | 0.62% | 3.15% | 3.03% | 0.12% | 4.26% | 1.04% | 23.10% |
| 2024 | 3.34% | 4.46% | 4.76% | -2.02% | 5.07% | 0.24% | 3.24% | 3.78% | 0.38% | -0.45% | 5.21% | -5.19% | 24.63% |
| 2023 | 3.32% | -2.90% | 3.44% | 3.05% | -1.52% | 4.30% | 4.45% | -0.38% | -3.06% | -1.36% | 6.41% | 1.01% | 17.46% |
| 2022 | 1.86% | 2.03% | 6.74% | -5.98% | 0.68% | -11.11% | 8.72% | -3.40% | -6.52% | 7.83% | 6.47% | -1.86% | 3.25% |
| 2021 | 0.82% | 4.12% | 3.96% | 5.85% | 3.61% | -0.57% | 0.06% | 0.96% | -2.78% | 5.61% | -2.12% | 4.65% | 26.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Buying has an annualized alpha of 11.02%, beta of 0.57, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.82%) than losses (59.28%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.02% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.57 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
- 11.02%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 86.82%
- Downside Capture
- 59.28%
Expense Ratio
Buying 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
Buying 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 | 2.91 | 2.59 | +0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.99 | 3.60 | +0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.48 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.75 | 3.33 | +1.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.74 | 15.04 | +2.70 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 13 | -0.52 | -0.60 | 0.92 | -0.69 | -1.15 |
IGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 40 | 1.72 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.81 | 9.83 |
XSLR.L Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | 58 | 2.63 | 2.76 | 1.44 | 3.52 | 9.83 |
IUIT.L iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF | 58 | 2.54 | 3.50 | 1.43 | 2.86 | 8.48 |
IWQU.L iShares MSCI World Quality Factor UCITS | 61 | 2.31 | 3.50 | 1.42 | 3.02 | 12.48 |
MLPD.L Invesco Morningstar US Energy Infrastructure MLP UCITS ETF (Dist) | 21 | 0.95 | 1.36 | 1.17 | 1.73 | 4.68 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 4.59 | 4.87 | 1.67 | 8.46 | 32.15 |
SXLU.L SPDR S&P US Utilities Select Sector UCITS ETF | 31 | 1.49 | 2.14 | 1.26 | 2.39 | 5.58 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 65 | 2.37 | 3.09 | 1.38 | 4.37 | 15.15 |
Loading graphics...
Dividends
Dividend yield
Buying provided a 1.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.17% | 1.26% | 1.27% | 1.35% | 1.31% | 1.39% | 1.81% | 1.82% | 1.56% | 1.29% | 1.20% | 1.57% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IGLN.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% |
XSLR.L Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IUIT.L iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IWQU.L iShares MSCI World Quality Factor UCITS | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MLPD.L Invesco Morningstar US Energy Infrastructure MLP UCITS ETF (Dist) | 7.90% | 8.21% | 8.18% | 8.60% | 7.98% | 8.57% | 11.03% | 10.06% | 9.87% | 8.15% | 8.14% | 9.96% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.24% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
SXLU.L SPDR S&P US Utilities Select Sector UCITS ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.64% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
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.
Loading graphics...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Buying. 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 Buying was 18.55%, occurring on Sep 26, 2022. Recovery took 178 trading sessions.
The current Buying drawdown is 2.58%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.55% | Mar 31, 2022 | 127 | Sep 26, 2022 | 178 | Jun 7, 2023 | 305 |
| -11.06% | Apr 3, 2025 | 3 | Apr 7, 2025 | 59 | Jul 1, 2025 | 62 |
| -10.78% | Jun 9, 2020 | 14 | Jun 26, 2020 | 28 | Aug 5, 2020 | 42 |
| -8.3% | Sep 3, 2020 | 16 | Sep 24, 2020 | 32 | Nov 9, 2020 | 48 |
| -6.7% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading graphics...
Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.73, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | IGLN.L | SXLU.L | XSLR.L | XLE | MLPD.L | BRK-B | SMH | IUIT.L | IWQU.L | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 0.14 | 0.37 | 0.22 | 0.56 | 0.79 | 0.54 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| IGLN.L | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.74 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.18 | 0.31 |
| SXLU.L | 0.20 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.04 | 0.22 | 0.38 | 0.45 |
| XSLR.L | 0.14 | 0.74 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.27 | 0.42 |
| XLE | 0.37 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.21 | 0.59 |
| MLPD.L | 0.22 | 0.12 | 0.30 | 0.21 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.13 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.59 |
| BRK-B | 0.56 | 0.02 | 0.25 | 0.06 | 0.44 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.16 | 0.37 | 0.73 |
| SMH | 0.79 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.50 |
| IUIT.L | 0.54 | 0.10 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.26 | 0.16 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.50 |
| IWQU.L | 0.66 | 0.18 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.21 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.55 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.71 |
| Portfolio | 0.69 | 0.31 | 0.45 | 0.42 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.73 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.71 | 1.00 |