Bonds Only Retirement

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bonds Only Retirement, 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 year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 29, 2023, Bonds Only Retirement's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.12%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 48.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2023 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Bonds Only Retirement closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 2, 2024 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -2.2%.

Bonds Only Retirement has an annualized alpha of -0.10%, beta of 0.09, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 29, 2023.

• This portfolio participated in 72.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 26.77% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.09 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 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 0.02 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.

Bonds Only Retirement 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.

Bonds Only Retirement ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% 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.

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.

Bonds Only Retirement Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.21
• All Time: 0.13

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 1.00 to 1.70, 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 Bonds Only Retirement compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Bonds Only Retirement provided a 4.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Bonds Only Retirement. 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 Bonds Only Retirement was 13.78%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 197 trading sessions.

The current Bonds Only Retirement drawdown is 2.86%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.