commods, fx & intl bonds

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.

As of Jun 13, 2026, the commods, fx & intl bonds returned -1.26% Year-To-Date and 6.46% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 16, 2014, commods, fx & intl bonds's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% 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%.

commods, fx & intl bonds has an annualized alpha of 3.99%, beta of 0.11, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 16, 2014.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (24.09%) than losses (20.83%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.11 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.

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.

commods, fx & intl bonds ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% 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.

The current commods, fx & intl bonds Sharpe ratio is 1.13 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.53 to 2.41, 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 commods, fx & intl bonds compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

commods, fx & intl bonds provided a 1.34% 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 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 16.70%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.