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LeastVolatile
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 LeastVolatile, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 26, 2017, corresponding to the inception date of VUSA.DE

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.52%-3.08%-2.14%-0.28%23.19%14.66%10.81%12.14%
Portfolio
LeastVolatile
0.19%0.31%4.54%6.90%20.80%13.48%9.32%
VUSA.DE
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
0.20%-3.33%-2.82%-0.40%22.00%16.01%12.14%
VFEM.DE
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing
-0.80%-1.24%1.45%1.33%24.64%11.38%3.92%
SPYW.DE
SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (Dist)
0.18%1.74%4.59%7.41%19.21%13.93%8.78%7.02%
XDWM.DE
Xtrackers MSCI World Materials UCITS ETF 1C
-0.48%-1.09%11.13%17.90%36.38%10.17%8.47%11.13%
IQQG.DE
iShares Euro Total Market Growth Large UCITS ETF
-1.21%-3.65%-3.03%-4.30%13.42%7.27%6.81%8.78%
VWRD.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF
-0.24%-2.09%-0.29%2.23%24.71%14.94%10.01%11.38%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
0.57%-1.54%5.54%8.02%21.75%12.76%11.39%11.75%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 2017, LeastVolatile's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, LeastVolatile closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.89%5.90%-4.44%1.38%4.54%
20254.67%1.80%-1.37%-1.68%3.58%-0.93%1.78%0.58%1.10%1.42%1.23%0.49%13.22%
20241.57%1.46%4.08%-0.55%3.14%-0.82%3.24%1.09%1.83%-1.61%2.67%-2.18%14.59%
20234.77%0.21%-0.56%1.62%-2.21%2.47%2.76%-1.13%-1.82%-2.89%5.93%3.05%12.41%
2022-1.82%-3.32%1.84%0.39%-0.38%-6.89%5.06%-2.42%-6.45%7.27%4.72%-3.18%-6.11%
2021-0.35%2.74%7.33%0.36%2.23%0.80%1.06%2.35%-3.39%2.73%-1.44%4.56%20.22%

Benchmark Metrics

LeastVolatile has an annualized alpha of 1.24%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 27, 2017.

  • This portfolio participated in 69.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 59.50% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.52 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
1.24%
Beta
0.52
0.53
Upside Capture
59.50%
Downside Capture
69.80%

Expense Ratio

LeastVolatile has an expense ratio of 0.21%, 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

LeastVolatile ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


LeastVolatile Risk / Return Rank: 5151
Overall Rank
LeastVolatile Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3434
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LeastVolatile Sortino Ratio Rank: 2020
Sortino Ratio Rank
LeastVolatile Omega Ratio Rank: 3030
Omega Ratio Rank
LeastVolatile Calmar Ratio Rank: 8787
Calmar Ratio Rank
LeastVolatile Martin Ratio Rank: 8585
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

1.07

0.43

+0.64

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.36

0.73

+0.63

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.22

1.12

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.49

0.64

+2.85

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.51

2.67

+10.84


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
VUSA.DE
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
440.610.921.142.357.97
VFEM.DE
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing
490.851.221.172.137.14
SPYW.DE
SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (Dist)
490.991.301.211.715.49
XDWM.DE
Xtrackers MSCI World Materials UCITS ETF 1C
701.331.821.252.2010.28
IQQG.DE
iShares Euro Total Market Growth Large UCITS ETF
200.260.491.060.742.51
VWRD.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF
580.851.211.183.0211.36
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
250.520.801.120.662.22

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.

LeastVolatile Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.07
  • 5-Year: 0.85
  • All Time: 0.54

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 LeastVolatile 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

LeastVolatile provided a 2.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.94%3.22%3.07%2.96%3.23%2.52%2.76%2.82%3.30%2.53%2.46%2.52%
VUSA.DE
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
0.99%0.97%1.00%1.25%1.45%1.02%1.43%1.45%1.74%0.41%0.00%0.00%
VFEM.DE
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing
2.27%2.39%2.28%2.66%3.38%2.26%1.93%2.32%2.79%0.20%0.00%0.00%
SPYW.DE
SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (Dist)
3.62%4.07%3.67%3.31%3.62%2.78%3.05%3.10%3.74%3.15%2.97%2.99%
XDWM.DE
Xtrackers MSCI World Materials UCITS ETF 1C
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IQQG.DE
iShares Euro Total Market Growth Large UCITS ETF
1.24%1.04%0.98%0.94%1.00%0.55%0.99%1.38%1.57%1.57%1.80%1.70%
VWRD.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF
1.41%1.38%1.52%1.69%2.05%1.48%1.47%1.88%2.29%1.82%2.04%2.07%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
2.02%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%

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 LeastVolatile. 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 LeastVolatile was 35.73%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 290 trading sessions.

The current LeastVolatile drawdown is 3.11%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-35.73%Feb 18, 202025Mar 23, 2020290May 7, 2021315
-15.32%Jan 5, 2022191Sep 29, 2022210Jul 24, 2023401
-11.63%Aug 10, 201897Dec 24, 201858Mar 18, 2019155
-11.57%Feb 19, 202534Apr 7, 202528May 16, 202562
-8.56%Jan 23, 201844Mar 23, 201858Jun 14, 2018102

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 2.31, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkVTVVFEM.DESPYW.DEXDWM.DEIQQG.DEVUSA.DEVWRD.LPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.850.420.350.410.460.600.570.65
VTV0.851.000.350.380.460.350.510.510.71
VFEM.DE0.420.351.000.520.640.640.600.680.65
SPYW.DE0.350.380.521.000.700.760.580.640.88
XDWM.DE0.410.460.640.701.000.700.680.720.75
IQQG.DE0.460.350.640.760.701.000.710.750.74
VUSA.DE0.600.510.600.580.680.711.000.870.69
VWRD.L0.570.510.680.640.720.750.871.000.75
Portfolio0.650.710.650.880.750.740.690.751.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 27, 2017