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ACWI USD
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


ACWI 100.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
ACWI
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
Global Equities
100%

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ACWI USD, 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 never rebalanced.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the ACWI USD returned 9.12% Year-To-Date and 12.43% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
ACWI USD
-2.98%-0.64%9.12%9.60%24.80%19.97%10.68%12.43%
ACWI
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
-2.98%-0.64%9.12%9.60%24.80%19.97%10.68%12.43%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 2008, ACWI USD'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, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ACWI USD closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.83%1.29%-6.11%9.52%4.62%-2.62%9.12%
20253.14%-0.30%-3.67%0.52%5.69%4.81%1.06%2.68%3.60%2.29%0.04%0.89%22.41%
20240.28%4.51%3.26%-3.55%4.58%2.04%1.54%2.50%2.20%-2.09%4.03%-2.66%17.45%
20237.50%-3.32%3.33%1.57%-1.05%5.78%3.60%-2.91%-4.28%-2.54%8.89%4.81%22.27%
2022-4.55%-3.06%1.94%-8.07%0.45%-8.11%7.07%-4.36%-9.39%6.35%8.34%-4.61%-18.39%
2021-0.31%2.29%2.85%4.25%1.47%1.26%0.91%2.17%-4.23%5.39%-2.31%3.89%18.66%

Benchmark Metrics

ACWI USD has an annualized alpha of -1.09%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 2008.

  • This portfolio participated in 104.09% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.75% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.93, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
-1.09%
Beta
0.98
0.93
Upside Capture
97.75%
Downside Capture
104.09%

Expense Ratio

ACWI USD has an expense ratio of 0.32%, 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

ACWI USD ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


ACWI USD Risk / Return Rank: 3535
Overall Rank
ACWI USD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3232
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ACWI USD Sortino Ratio Rank: 3131
Sortino Ratio Rank
ACWI USD Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
ACWI USD Calmar Ratio Rank: 3434
Calmar Ratio Rank
ACWI USD Martin Ratio Rank: 4343
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for ACWI USD and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.97

2.01

-0.04

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.69

2.71

-0.03

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.36

1.36

-0.01

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.66

2.69

-0.02

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.88

12.34

-0.47


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
ACWI
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
651.972.691.362.6611.88

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.

ACWI USD Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.97
  • 5-Year: 0.67
  • 10-Year: 0.73
  • All Time: 0.42

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 ACWI USD 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

ACWI USD provided a 1.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.42%1.55%1.70%1.88%1.79%1.71%1.43%2.33%2.18%1.94%2.19%2.56%
ACWI
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
1.42%1.55%1.70%1.88%1.79%1.71%1.43%2.33%2.18%1.94%2.19%2.56%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.96$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.24$2.20
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.94$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.07$2.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.95$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.96$1.92
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.85$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.68$1.52
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.09$1.81

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 ACWI USD. 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 ACWI USD was 56.00%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 983 trading sessions.

The current ACWI USD drawdown is 3.49%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-56.00%Mar 2009
9mo 24d3y 11mo
4y 8moMay 2008 - Feb 2013
COVID crash2020
-33.53%Mar 2020
1mo 9d5mo 4d
6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-26.42%Oct 2022
9mo 11d1y 3mo
2y 21dJan 2022 - Jan 2024
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-19.49%Dec 2018
10mo 29d7mo 2d
1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019
2016 correction2016
-19.43%Feb 2016
8mo 25d10mo 28d
1y 7moMay 2015 - Jan 2017

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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

ACWI USD correlation to the S&P 500 Index

ACWI USD has a 0.96 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.96

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.96

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.96

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.96

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 31, 2008

0.94


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

ACWI
0.94

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. ACWI USD

ACWI
1.00
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