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HIGH YIELD BOND
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 HIGH YIELD BOND, 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 8, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of HYBB

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
HIGH YIELD BOND
0.11%-0.51%0.12%1.11%7.99%8.60%4.53%
HYBB
iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF
0.12%-0.62%0.01%1.26%6.86%7.35%3.59%
PIAMX
PIA High Yield (MACS) Fund
0.38%-1.25%-1.45%-2.05%2.21%7.44%3.97%
USHY
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
0.19%-0.24%0.14%1.28%7.26%8.52%4.25%
HYLB
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
0.25%-0.21%0.27%1.52%7.27%8.27%4.00%
SHYL
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF
0.09%-0.02%0.10%1.19%6.78%8.06%4.89%
FAGIX
Fidelity Capital & Income Fund
0.55%-0.91%1.00%2.41%14.18%11.03%6.09%7.62%
SPHY
SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF
0.22%-0.22%0.15%1.27%7.25%8.56%4.41%5.33%
BKHY
BNY Mellon High Yield Beta ETF
0.08%-0.34%0.09%1.11%6.98%8.36%4.09%
FAHDX
Fidelity Advisor High Income Advantage Fund Class A
0.48%-0.78%0.82%2.07%13.38%10.02%5.41%7.36%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 9, 2020, HIGH YIELD BOND's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -6.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, HIGH YIELD BOND closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.5%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -2.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.81%0.15%-1.33%0.51%0.12%
20251.40%0.39%-1.46%-0.07%2.06%2.14%0.59%1.10%1.06%0.15%0.36%0.65%8.64%
20240.33%0.63%1.30%-1.06%1.55%0.61%1.81%1.32%1.63%-0.55%1.75%-0.76%8.84%
20233.69%-1.42%1.74%0.52%-1.02%1.97%1.35%0.18%-1.36%-1.11%4.40%3.20%12.59%
2022-2.56%-0.93%-0.93%-3.67%0.87%-6.74%5.88%-2.82%-3.85%3.04%2.82%-1.26%-10.30%
20210.01%0.80%0.78%1.10%0.29%1.40%0.30%0.72%-0.14%0.08%-1.20%2.05%6.31%

Benchmark Metrics

HIGH YIELD BOND has an annualized alpha of 1.88%, beta of 0.28, and R² of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 09, 2020.

  • This portfolio participated in 40.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 34.26% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.28 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
1.88%
Beta
0.28
0.64
Upside Capture
34.26%
Downside Capture
40.39%

Expense Ratio

HIGH YIELD BOND has an expense ratio of 0.33%, placing it in the medium range. 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

HIGH YIELD BOND ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


HIGH YIELD BOND Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
HIGH YIELD BOND Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HIGH YIELD BOND Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
HIGH YIELD BOND Omega Ratio Rank: 8282
Omega Ratio Rank
HIGH YIELD BOND Calmar Ratio Rank: 5757
Calmar Ratio Rank
HIGH YIELD BOND Martin Ratio Rank: 7070
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

1.56

0.88

+0.67

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.22

1.37

+0.85

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.36

1.21

+0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.05

1.39

+0.67

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.13

6.43

+3.69


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
HYBB
iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF
721.271.921.321.899.64
PIAMX
PIA High Yield (MACS) Fund
120.510.671.110.561.70
USHY
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
721.321.941.311.919.61
HYLB
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
731.331.981.321.9310.02
SHYL
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF
721.281.891.331.7910.41
FAGIX
Fidelity Capital & Income Fund
932.082.891.433.4014.13
SPHY
SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF
721.331.961.311.829.48
BKHY
BNY Mellon High Yield Beta ETF
661.211.681.291.728.73
FAHDX
Fidelity Advisor High Income Advantage Fund Class A
922.072.871.433.3014.10

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.

HIGH YIELD BOND Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.56
  • 5-Year: 0.76
  • All Time: 0.94

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 HIGH YIELD BOND 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

HIGH YIELD BOND provided a 6.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio6.50%6.58%6.59%6.58%6.70%5.47%4.71%4.39%4.49%2.30%1.60%1.45%
HYBB
iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF
6.12%6.08%6.22%6.28%5.04%3.86%0.76%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PIAMX
PIA High Yield (MACS) Fund
8.45%9.12%8.49%8.12%7.99%8.64%6.63%6.96%7.14%0.00%0.00%0.00%
USHY
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
6.93%6.79%6.89%6.63%6.08%5.07%5.30%5.92%6.30%0.73%0.00%0.00%
HYLB
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
6.50%6.29%6.31%5.84%5.53%4.45%5.22%5.71%5.95%5.85%0.27%0.00%
SHYL
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF
7.02%7.02%7.26%6.60%5.52%4.65%6.16%5.93%5.54%0.00%0.00%0.00%
FAGIX
Fidelity Capital & Income Fund
4.35%4.74%5.02%5.28%10.25%6.08%4.59%5.00%5.67%5.05%4.57%4.51%
SPHY
SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF
7.36%7.38%7.80%7.30%6.47%5.13%5.63%5.73%4.09%4.41%4.27%4.29%
BKHY
BNY Mellon High Yield Beta ETF
7.72%7.33%7.34%8.67%6.59%6.78%4.65%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
FAHDX
Fidelity Advisor High Income Advantage Fund Class A
4.08%4.45%3.95%4.47%6.87%4.56%3.47%4.26%5.72%4.66%5.28%4.20%

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 HIGH YIELD BOND. 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 HIGH YIELD BOND was 14.44%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 306 trading sessions.

The current HIGH YIELD BOND drawdown is 1.14%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-14.44%Dec 28, 2021190Sep 27, 2022306Dec 14, 2023496
-4.99%Mar 3, 202527Apr 8, 202523May 12, 202550
-2.51%Feb 23, 202626Mar 30, 2026
-2.1%Nov 10, 202112Nov 26, 202120Dec 27, 202132
-1.89%Mar 28, 202413Apr 16, 202413May 3, 202426

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 9.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkPIAMXFAGIXFAHDXHYBBSHYLSPHYBKHYUSHYHYLBPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.440.800.790.690.700.710.710.720.720.78
PIAMX0.441.000.630.640.500.520.520.500.500.510.61
FAGIX0.800.631.000.980.690.710.720.710.710.730.85
FAHDX0.790.640.981.000.690.710.720.710.710.730.85
HYBB0.690.500.690.691.000.920.930.940.950.950.94
SHYL0.700.520.710.710.921.000.910.920.940.940.94
SPHY0.710.520.720.720.930.911.000.920.940.950.94
BKHY0.710.500.710.710.940.920.921.000.950.950.95
USHY0.720.500.710.710.950.940.940.951.000.980.95
HYLB0.720.510.730.730.950.940.950.950.981.000.96
Portfolio0.780.610.850.850.940.940.940.950.950.961.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 9, 2020