Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
LYG Lloyds Banking Group plc | Financial Services | 14.29% |
NWG NatWest Group plc | Financial Services | 14.29% |
BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | Financial Services | 14.29% |
BCS Barclays PLC | Financial Services | 14.29% |
DB Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft | Financial Services | 14.29% |
SAN Banco Santander, S.A. | Financial Services | 14.29% |
HSBC HSBC Holdings plc | Financial Services | 14.29% |
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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.
| 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 European Banking Basket | 0.20% | 0.44% | 0.31% | 7.28% | 38.80% | 49.90% | 28.69% | 16.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.61% | -5.61% | -9.69% | 8.16% | 3.69% | -2.49% | 0.31% | ||||||
| 2025 | 11.06% | 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% |
| 2023 | 17.92% | 0.41% | -9.39% | 5.57% | -5.72% | 6.37% | 4.66% | -4.47% | 1.27% | -8.86% | 14.28% | 5.38% | 26.23% |
| 2022 | 9.37% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for European Banking Basket and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | 81 | 1.66 | 2.21 | 1.28 | 2.50 | 6.60 |
BCS Barclays PLC | 72 | 1.24 | 1.82 | 1.22 | 1.37 | 3.91 |
DB Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft | 54 | 0.47 | 0.88 | 1.11 | 0.53 | 1.25 |
HSBC HSBC Holdings plc | 90 | 2.30 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 3.71 | 13.24 |
LYG Lloyds Banking Group plc | 71 | 1.12 | 1.67 | 1.20 | 1.38 | 3.85 |
NWG NatWest Group plc | 57 | 0.55 | 0.97 | 1.11 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
SAN Banco Santander, S.A. | 82 | 1.68 | 2.31 | 1.27 | 2.73 | 8.45 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
European Banking Basket provided a 3.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.74% | 2.91% | 5.21% | 5.36% | 5.28% | 2.31% | 2.29% | 5.43% | 4.30% | 3.41% | 3.30% | 3.69% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 4mo | 16y 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 | 7d | 12d | 19dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.66%Sep 2025 | 8d | 9d | 17dAug 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.16%Oct 2025 | 4d | 18d | 22dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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