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Buying
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Apr 29, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of XSLR.L

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.71%4.74%-4.59%2.51%7.26%
20254.14%2.63%1.27%-1.80%0.93%1.74%0.62%3.15%3.03%0.12%4.26%1.04%23.10%
20243.34%4.46%4.76%-2.02%5.07%0.24%3.24%3.78%0.38%-0.45%5.21%-5.19%24.63%
20233.32%-2.90%3.44%3.05%-1.52%4.30%4.45%-0.38%-3.06%-1.36%6.41%1.01%17.46%
20221.86%2.03%6.74%-5.98%0.68%-11.11%8.72%-3.40%-6.52%7.83%6.47%-1.86%3.25%
20210.82%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
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.


Buying Risk / Return Rank: 6868
Overall Rank
Buying Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6464
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Buying Sortino Ratio Rank: 6363
Sortino Ratio Rank
Buying Omega Ratio Rank: 6060
Omega Ratio Rank
Buying Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
Buying Martin Ratio Rank: 7272
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.91

2.59

+0.32

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.99

3.60

+0.39

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.53

1.48

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.75

3.33

+1.42

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

17.74

15.04

+2.70


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
13-0.52-0.600.92-0.69-1.15
IGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
401.722.191.322.819.83
XSLR.L
Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities
582.632.761.443.529.83
IUIT.L
iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF
582.543.501.432.868.48
IWQU.L
iShares MSCI World Quality Factor UCITS
612.313.501.423.0212.48
MLPD.L
Invesco Morningstar US Energy Infrastructure MLP UCITS ETF (Dist)
210.951.361.171.734.68
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
954.594.871.678.4632.15
SXLU.L
SPDR S&P US Utilities Select Sector UCITS ETF
311.492.141.262.395.58
XLE
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
652.373.091.384.3715.15

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.

Buying Sharpe ratios as of Apr 16, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.91
  • 5-Year: 1.35
  • All Time: 1.55

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 2.29 to 3.11, 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 Buying 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

Buying provided a 1.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.17%1.26%1.27%1.35%1.31%1.39%1.81%1.82%1.56%1.29%1.20%1.57%
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.


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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, 2022127Sep 26, 2022178Jun 7, 2023305
-11.06%Apr 3, 20253Apr 7, 202559Jul 1, 202562
-10.78%Jun 9, 202014Jun 26, 202028Aug 5, 202042
-8.3%Sep 3, 202016Sep 24, 202032Nov 9, 202048
-6.7%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202410Aug 19, 202424

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 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

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

BenchmarkIGLN.LSXLU.LXSLR.LXLEMLPD.LBRK-BSMHIUIT.LIWQU.LPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.070.200.140.370.220.560.790.540.660.69
IGLN.L0.071.000.180.740.080.120.020.080.100.180.31
SXLU.L0.200.181.000.180.120.300.250.040.220.380.45
XSLR.L0.140.740.181.000.130.210.060.150.220.270.42
XLE0.370.080.120.131.000.510.440.220.050.210.59
MLPD.L0.220.120.300.210.511.000.240.130.260.390.59
BRK-B0.560.020.250.060.440.241.000.270.160.370.73
SMH0.790.080.040.150.220.130.271.000.560.550.50
IUIT.L0.540.100.220.220.050.260.160.561.000.800.50
IWQU.L0.660.180.380.270.210.390.370.550.801.000.71
Portfolio0.690.310.450.420.590.590.730.500.500.711.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 30, 2020