Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IDTL.L iShares Treasury Bond 20+ UCITS | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16.67% |
IBTM.L iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | Government Bonds | 16.67% |
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | Gold, Precious Metals, Commodities | 16.67% |
CMOD.L Invesco Bloomberg Commodity UCITS ETF | Commodities | 16.67% |
CSPX.L iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | S&P 500 | 16.67% |
VWRA.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | Global Equities | 16.67% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in capital preservation (long-term), 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
| 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 capital preservation (long-term) | -0.26% | -2.08% | 6.65% | 7.84% | 20.86% | 14.66% | 7.81% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CMOD.L Invesco Bloomberg Commodity UCITS ETF | -0.15% | -3.74% | 22.33% | 22.42% | 33.62% | 14.20% | 10.42% | — |
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% |
VWRA.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | -0.48% | 0.14% | 9.28% | 10.70% | 25.68% | 20.08% | 10.76% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 2019, capital preservation (long-term)'s average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jul 2020 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, capital preservation (long-term) closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 16, 2023 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.64% | 2.14% | -3.42% | 4.12% | 1.33% | -2.07% | 6.65% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.20% | 0.51% | 0.76% | 0.35% | 1.04% | 2.84% | 0.57% | 1.73% | 4.29% | 2.29% | 1.61% | 0.69% | 21.69% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | 0.33% | 3.40% | -1.51% | 2.18% | 1.98% | 0.99% | 2.04% | 2.76% | -1.28% | 1.51% | -2.06% | 10.53% |
| 2023 | 4.33% | -3.90% | 3.83% | 0.91% | -1.76% | 2.01% | 2.11% | -1.51% | -3.87% | -0.95% | 4.99% | 3.82% | 9.88% |
| 2022 | -1.96% | 1.11% | 2.17% | -4.50% | -1.08% | -5.02% | 3.48% | -2.91% | -6.42% | -0.21% | 4.86% | -1.08% | -11.57% |
| 2021 | -0.51% | -1.08% | -0.10% | 3.96% | 2.42% | 0.14% | 2.60% | 0.61% | -1.87% | 2.75% | -0.84% | 1.92% | 10.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
capital preservation (long-term) has an annualized alpha of 7.03%, beta of 0.20, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (47.47%) than losses (45.27%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.20 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.18 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 0.18 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
- 7.03%
- Beta
- 0.20
- R²
- 0.18
- Upside Capture
- 47.47%
- Downside Capture
- 45.27%
Expense Ratio
capital preservation (long-term) has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
capital preservation (long-term) ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for capital preservation (long-term) and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.61 | 1.94 | +0.68 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.65 | 2.63 | +1.03 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.35 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.29 | 2.59 | +1.70 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.54 | 11.84 | +5.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CMOD.L Invesco Bloomberg Commodity UCITS ETF | 69 | 1.98 | 2.50 | 1.37 | 4.60 | 10.43 |
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 |
VWRA.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 70 | 2.05 | 3.04 | 1.37 | 2.91 | 12.14 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
capital preservation (long-term) provided a 1.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.46% | 1.42% | 1.43% | 1.16% | 0.83% | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.84% | 0.85% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.69% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CMOD.L Invesco Bloomberg Commodity 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% |
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% |
VWRA.L Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 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 capital preservation (long-term). 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 capital preservation (long-term) was 18.10%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. Recovery took 392 trading sessions.
The current capital preservation (long-term) drawdown is 2.42%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -18.10%Oct 2022 | 7mo 16d | 1y 6mo | 2y 2moMar 2022 - May 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -14.90%Mar 2020 | 23d | 2mo 22d | 3mo 15dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -6.68%Apr 2025 | 6d | 27d | 1mo 3dApr 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.84%Mar 2026 | 12d | 24d | 1mo 6dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -4.38%Oct 2020 | 1mo 27d | 1mo 8d | 3mo 5dSep 2020 - Dec 2020 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.00, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.74 | 1.71 | 1.73 | 1.73 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.73, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
capital preservation (long-term) correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.48 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.42 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.43 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 23, 2019 | 0.43 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VWRA.L has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.60, while IDTL.L has the lowest at -0.03.
Asset Correlations Table
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