Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 20% |
FXB Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust | Currency | 20% |
FXF Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | Currency | 20% |
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 20% |
SLV iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in commods, fx & intl bonds, 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 May 16, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of OUNZ
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the commods, fx & intl bonds returned 1.60% Year-To-Date and 7.21% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio commods, fx & intl bonds | -1.35% | -5.17% | 1.60% | 15.39% | 33.67% | 18.04% | 10.19% | 7.21% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.10% | -1.55% | -0.08% | 0.10% | 2.63% | 3.79% | 0.18% | 1.74% |
FXB Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust | -0.57% | -0.83% | -1.40% | -0.58% | 4.22% | 4.99% | 0.88% | -0.01% |
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -1.92% | -8.30% | 8.39% | 21.12% | 49.22% | 32.70% | 21.69% | 14.06% |
SLV iShares Silver Trust | -3.45% | -11.90% | 2.13% | 54.69% | 113.88% | 43.94% | 23.23% | 16.57% |
FXF Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | -0.56% | -2.26% | -1.00% | -0.44% | 9.84% | 4.22% | 2.76% | 0.97% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 19, 2014, commods, fx & intl bonds'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, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jul 2020 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, commods, fx & intl bonds closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 15, 2015 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.69% | 4.59% | -8.26% | -0.75% | 1.60% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.87% | 0.89% | 4.66% | 2.63% | 0.56% | 3.09% | -1.05% | 3.59% | 6.23% | 1.04% | 4.64% | 7.44% | 42.96% |
| 2024 | -1.75% | -0.70% | 3.53% | 0.97% | 4.43% | -0.95% | 2.23% | 1.65% | 3.30% | 0.62% | -2.22% | -2.44% | 8.70% |
| 2023 | 2.06% | -4.72% | 6.03% | 1.91% | -2.04% | -0.26% | 2.95% | -0.95% | -4.58% | 2.17% | 4.81% | 0.74% | 7.77% |
| 2022 | -1.73% | 2.87% | -0.47% | -4.52% | -1.63% | -2.46% | 0.26% | -4.99% | -1.13% | 0.17% | 7.55% | 2.27% | -4.34% |
| 2021 | -0.53% | -1.91% | -2.82% | 2.54% | 4.03% | -3.90% | 0.80% | -1.78% | -2.97% | 2.39% | -1.54% | 1.37% | -4.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
commods, fx & intl bonds has an annualized alpha of 4.52%, beta of 0.10, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 19, 2014.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (25.10%) than losses (18.42%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- 4.52%
- Beta
- 0.10
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 25.10%
- Downside Capture
- 18.42%
Expense Ratio
commods, fx & intl bonds 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
commods, fx & intl bonds ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.77 | 0.88 | +0.88 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.09 | 1.37 | +0.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.21 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.04 | 1.39 | +0.65 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.85 | 6.43 | +0.42 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 34 | 0.82 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.89 | 3.55 |
FXB Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust | 27 | 0.59 | 0.89 | 1.10 | 1.04 | 2.33 |
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 80 | 1.79 | 2.22 | 1.33 | 2.59 | 9.35 |
SLV iShares Silver Trust | 81 | 2.00 | 2.13 | 1.38 | 2.70 | 8.21 |
FXF Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 55 | 1.01 | 1.70 | 1.20 | 2.07 | 5.07 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
commods, fx & intl bonds provided a 1.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.36% | 1.37% | 1.49% | 1.41% | 0.36% | 0.75% | 0.22% | 0.68% | 0.60% | 0.45% | 0.38% | 0.33% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 4.47% | 4.39% | 4.18% | 4.42% | 1.51% | 3.74% | 1.11% | 3.40% | 3.01% | 2.23% | 1.89% | 1.63% |
FXB Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust | 2.32% | 2.44% | 3.25% | 2.59% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SLV iShares Silver Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FXF Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 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 commods, fx & intl bonds. 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 commods, fx & intl bonds was 21.29%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 384 trading sessions.
The current commods, fx & intl bonds drawdown is 13.12%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -21.29% | Aug 7, 2020 | 539 | Sep 27, 2022 | 384 | Apr 9, 2024 | 923 |
| -16.7% | Jan 30, 2026 | 39 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -16.42% | Jul 14, 2014 | 381 | Jan 14, 2016 | 1108 | Jun 10, 2020 | 1489 |
| -6.2% | Oct 23, 2024 | 55 | Jan 13, 2025 | 40 | Mar 12, 2025 | 95 |
| -5.71% | Oct 17, 2025 | 13 | Nov 4, 2025 | 18 | Dec 1, 2025 | 31 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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
| Benchmark | BNDX | FXB | FXF | OUNZ | SLV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.23 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| BNDX | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| FXB | 0.23 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.55 |
| FXF | 0.01 | 0.18 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.60 |
| OUNZ | 0.00 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.88 |
| SLV | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.12 | 0.26 | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.88 | 0.91 | 1.00 |