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European Banking Basket
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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in European Banking Basket, 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 European Banking Basket returned 0.31% Year-To-Date and 16.31% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
European Banking Basket
0.20%0.44%0.31%7.28%38.80%49.90%28.69%16.31%
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
0.68%0.40%-1.04%5.63%55.10%55.69%36.80%20.71%
BCS
Barclays PLC
-0.16%2.19%-3.65%5.42%35.75%50.36%22.92%13.16%
DB
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
-0.51%1.32%-15.73%-11.29%15.51%47.97%19.93%10.35%
HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc
0.80%2.08%20.29%33.24%60.06%43.23%32.21%17.91%
LYG
Lloyds Banking Group plc
-0.19%-2.39%2.45%6.89%31.26%39.69%20.09%8.00%
NWG
NatWest Group plc
0.76%0.51%-5.18%0.44%17.10%43.71%30.30%15.97%
SAN
Banco Santander, S.A.
0.08%-0.98%4.95%11.81%55.12%58.01%28.22%15.55%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 19, 2007, European Banking Basket's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +49.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -39.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, European Banking Basket closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 28, 2009 with a return of +22.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2009 at -33.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.61%-5.61%-9.69%8.16%3.69%-2.49%0.31%
202511.06%16.11%2.60%5.38%9.67%2.70%4.19%5.49%5.58%2.78%5.64%7.99%113.66%
2024-3.35%6.96%13.71%4.54%7.55%-5.27%7.43%1.86%2.05%-2.23%1.38%0.66%39.50%
202317.92%0.41%-9.39%5.57%-5.72%6.37%4.66%-4.47%1.27%-8.86%14.28%5.38%26.23%
20229.37%-7.11%-3.50%-9.11%9.17%-11.69%1.34%-2.78%-10.90%12.25%15.24%1.33%-1.14%
2021-6.80%20.75%3.01%6.81%9.49%-7.85%-2.02%1.00%1.39%6.87%-12.21%6.72%25.52%

Benchmark Metrics

European Banking Basket has an annualized alpha of -5.13%, beta of 1.41, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 19, 2007.

  • This portfolio participated in 141.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 120.94% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -5.13% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
-5.13%
Beta
1.41
0.54
Upside Capture
120.94%
Downside Capture
141.71%

Expense Ratio

European Banking Basket has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

European Banking Basket ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


European Banking Basket Risk / Return Rank: 2020
Overall Rank
European Banking Basket Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2121
Sharpe Ratio Rank
European Banking Basket Sortino Ratio Rank: 2222
Sortino Ratio Rank
European Banking Basket Omega Ratio Rank: 1919
Omega Ratio Rank
European Banking Basket Calmar Ratio Rank: 2020
Calmar Ratio Rank
European Banking Basket Martin Ratio Rank: 1818
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 European Banking Basket and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.48

1.94

-0.46

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.12

2.63

-0.51

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.35

-0.10

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.83

2.59

-0.76

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

5.44

11.84

-6.41


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
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
811.662.211.282.506.60
BCS
Barclays PLC
721.241.821.221.373.91
DB
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
540.470.881.110.531.25
HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc
902.303.001.403.7113.24
LYG
Lloyds Banking Group plc
711.121.671.201.383.85
NWG
NatWest Group plc
570.550.971.110.711.80
SAN
Banco Santander, S.A.
821.682.311.272.738.45

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.

European Banking Basket Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.48
  • 5-Year: 1.03
  • 10-Year: 0.53
  • All Time: 0.05

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 1.62 to 2.52, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of European Banking Basket 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

European Banking Basket provided a 3.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.74%2.91%5.21%5.36%5.28%2.31%2.29%5.43%4.30%3.41%3.30%3.69%
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
4.84%3.51%7.71%5.51%6.29%2.79%3.50%5.23%5.75%5.17%6.02%4.29%
BCS
Barclays PLC
1.93%1.70%3.13%4.86%4.18%1.61%3.91%3.68%3.21%1.37%2.26%2.95%
DB
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3.72%1.99%2.87%2.40%1.84%0.00%0.00%1.58%1.58%1.00%0.00%3.11%
HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc
4.10%4.19%8.29%6.54%4.33%3.65%4.05%6.52%6.20%4.94%6.35%6.33%
LYG
Lloyds Banking Group plc
3.76%3.19%5.44%5.23%4.92%2.70%0.00%5.04%6.63%6.81%5.17%2.11%
NWG
NatWest Group plc
5.51%3.69%4.36%9.42%11.57%2.74%4.59%9.75%0.91%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SAN
Banco Santander, S.A.
2.30%2.11%4.63%3.58%3.83%2.71%0.00%6.20%5.83%4.60%3.29%7.06%

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 European Banking Basket. 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 European Banking Basket was 85.23%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 4076 trading sessions.

The current European Banking Basket drawdown is 8.95%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-85.23%Mar 2009
1y 4mo16y 2mo
17y 6moNov 2007 - May 2025
2026 bear market2026
-21.30%Mar 2026
1mo 15d
4mo 6dFeb 2026 - now
2025 pullback2025
-9.40%Nov 2025
7d12d
19dNov 2025 - Dec 2025
2025 pullback2025
-5.66%Sep 2025
8d9d
17dAug 2025 - Sep 2025
2025 pullback2025
-5.16%Oct 2025
4d18d
22dOct 2025 - Oct 2025

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.00, 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

1.16

1.21

1.17

1.16

1.18

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.18, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

European Banking Basket correlation to the S&P 500 Index

European Banking Basket has a 0.65 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

0.65

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.53

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.57

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.55

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 19, 2007

0.66


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. DB has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.61, while LYG has the lowest at 0.54.

LYG
0.54
NWG
0.55
BBVA
0.59
HSBC
0.60
SAN
0.60
BCS
0.60
DB
0.61

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. European Banking Basket. BCS has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.88, while HSBC has the lowest at 0.78.

HSBC
0.78
LYG
0.83
DB
0.84
BBVA
0.85
NWG
0.86
SAN
0.86
BCS
0.88

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 19, 2007
Diversification Analysis

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