Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IBTM.L iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | Government Bonds | 25% |
IDTL.L iShares Treasury Bond 20+ UCITS | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 25% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | Gold, Precious Metals, Commodities | 25% |
CSPX.L iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | S&P 500 | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Harry Browne SG, 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
As of Jun 9, 2026, the Harry Browne SG returned 1.72% Year-To-Date and 7.08% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Harry Browne SG | -0.23% | -2.28% | 1.72% | 3.07% | 15.83% | 12.93% | 5.88% | 7.08% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CSPX.L iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | -0.73% | 0.69% | 8.33% | 9.11% | 25.27% | 21.35% | 13.26% | 15.05% |
IBTM.L iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | 0.23% | -1.12% | -1.33% | -0.69% | 3.94% | 2.61% | -1.15% | 0.71% |
IDTL.L iShares Treasury Bond 20+ UCITS | -0.31% | -0.93% | -1.84% | -0.83% | 3.79% | -1.72% | -6.46% | -1.75% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.00% | -7.99% | 0.50% | 3.21% | 29.88% | 30.09% | 17.90% | 12.93% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 21, 2015, Harry Browne SG's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Harry Browne SG closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 16, 2023 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.47% | 3.08% | -6.39% | 2.75% | 1.29% | -2.10% | 1.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.81% | 1.16% | 1.13% | 1.36% | 0.32% | 2.45% | 0.56% | 1.69% | 4.94% | 2.17% | 1.57% | 0.58% | 22.72% |
| 2024 | -0.30% | 0.02% | 3.48% | -2.37% | 2.28% | 2.42% | 2.30% | 2.47% | 2.38% | -1.01% | 1.22% | -2.77% | 10.34% |
| 2023 | 4.99% | -4.14% | 5.13% | 1.18% | -1.04% | 0.61% | 0.72% | -1.53% | -4.85% | -0.55% | 5.97% | 4.75% | 11.05% |
| 2022 | -3.62% | 0.29% | -0.29% | -5.74% | -1.96% | -2.65% | 2.91% | -3.54% | -5.73% | -1.38% | 4.99% | -0.43% | -16.35% |
| 2021 | -1.64% | -3.82% | -0.10% | 2.87% | 2.26% | 0.07% | 2.74% | 0.42% | -3.08% | 2.41% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 4.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
Harry Browne SG has an annualized alpha of 5.64%, beta of 0.12, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 21, 2015.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (34.92%) than losses (29.16%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.12 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 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 0.06 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.64%
- Beta
- 0.12
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 34.92%
- Downside Capture
- 29.16%
Expense Ratio
Harry Browne SG 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
Harry Browne SG ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Harry Browne SG and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.76 | 1.94 | -0.18 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.50 | 2.63 | -0.13 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.35 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.05 | 2.59 | -0.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.90 | 11.84 | -4.95 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSPX.L iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 73 | 2.14 | 3.14 | 1.38 | 3.08 | 13.18 |
IBTM.L iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | 22 | 0.69 | 1.07 | 1.12 | 0.94 | 2.78 |
IDTL.L iShares Treasury Bond 20+ UCITS | 15 | 0.38 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 0.49 | 1.23 |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 36 | 1.22 | 1.64 | 1.23 | 1.61 | 4.24 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Harry Browne SG provided a 2.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.19% | 2.13% | 2.15% | 1.74% | 1.24% | 0.72% | 0.86% | 1.25% | 1.28% | 1.15% | 1.10% | 1.03% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CSPX.L iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IBTM.L iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | 4.36% | 4.19% | 3.94% | 3.16% | 1.96% | 1.14% | 1.69% | 2.53% | 2.34% | 2.02% | 1.79% | 1.97% |
IDTL.L iShares Treasury Bond 20+ UCITS | 4.39% | 4.31% | 4.66% | 3.79% | 3.01% | 1.74% | 1.76% | 2.49% | 2.79% | 2.59% | 2.63% | 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 Harry Browne SG. 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 Harry Browne SG was 21.54%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. Recovery took 432 trading sessions.
The current Harry Browne SG drawdown is 4.63%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -21.54%Oct 2022 | 11mo 15d | 1y 8mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -12.34%Mar 2020 | 8d | 29d | 1mo 7dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2016 pullback2016 | -8.93%Dec 2016 | 5mo 6d | 8mo 17d | 1y 1moJul 2016 - Aug 2017 |
2021 pullback2021 | -7.79%Mar 2021 | 7mo | 4mo 16d | 11mo 16dAug 2020 - Jul 2021 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.71%Mar 2026 | 24d | — | 3mo 9dMar 2026 - now |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.48 | 1.56 | 1.60 | 1.65 | 1.68 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.68, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Harry Browne SG correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.42 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.34 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.33 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.28 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 21, 2015 | 0.25 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. CSPX.L has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.59, while IDTL.L has the lowest at -0.09.
Asset Correlations Table
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