Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ACWV iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 100% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ACWI min vol index, 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.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 9, 2026, the ACWI min vol index returned 1.59% Year-To-Date and 7.26% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio ACWI min vol index | -0.05% | -0.30% | 1.59% | 2.50% | 3.85% | 9.71% | 5.30% | 7.26% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ACWV iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | -0.05% | -0.30% | 1.59% | 2.50% | 3.85% | 9.71% | 5.30% | 7.26% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, ACWI min vol index's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ACWI min vol index closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.68% | 3.69% | -4.54% | 1.26% | 0.82% | -1.12% | 1.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.66% | 2.60% | 1.16% | 0.48% | 1.21% | 1.21% | -1.92% | 2.68% | 0.43% | -1.46% | 2.49% | -0.88% | 11.04% |
| 2024 | 1.11% | 1.56% | 2.16% | -2.92% | 2.18% | 1.08% | 3.81% | 4.46% | 0.93% | -2.35% | 3.20% | -4.00% | 11.38% |
| 2023 | 1.99% | -4.04% | 4.04% | 2.98% | -3.28% | 2.67% | 1.58% | -2.08% | -2.16% | -1.49% | 5.07% | 3.20% | 8.23% |
| 2022 | -4.57% | -1.99% | 3.51% | -4.49% | -0.82% | -3.97% | 3.35% | -2.92% | -6.60% | 4.71% | 6.54% | -2.62% | -10.36% |
| 2021 | -1.72% | -1.18% | 4.82% | 2.72% | 2.08% | 0.35% | 1.88% | 1.87% | -3.77% | 2.92% | -1.94% | 5.55% | 13.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
ACWI min vol index has an annualized alpha of 0.37%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 64.25% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 57.12% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.60 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
- 0.37%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 57.12%
- Downside Capture
- 64.25%
Expense Ratio
ACWI min vol index has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACWI min vol index ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for ACWI min vol index and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.50 | 1.94 | -1.44 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.74 | 2.63 | -1.88 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.35 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.61 | 2.59 | -1.98 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.87 | 11.84 | -9.97 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACWV iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 17 | 0.50 | 0.74 | 1.09 | 0.61 | 1.87 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ACWI min vol index provided a 2.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.05% | 2.09% | 2.33% | 2.41% | 2.18% | 1.92% | 1.77% | 2.54% | 2.32% | 2.04% | 2.56% | 2.28% |
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ACWV iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 2.05% | 2.09% | 2.33% | 2.41% | 2.18% | 1.92% | 1.77% | 2.54% | 2.32% | 2.04% | 2.56% | 2.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $2.48 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.63 | $2.55 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 | $2.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $2.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $2.08 |
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 min vol index. 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 min vol index was 28.82%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current ACWI min vol index drawdown is 3.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -28.82%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 9mo 21d | 10mo 25dFeb 2020 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -18.14%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2015 correction2015 | -11.15%Aug 2015 | 3mo 28d | 6mo 25d | 10mo 23dApr 2015 - Mar 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -10.06%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 1mo 27d | 4mo 28dSep 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2013 pullback2013 | -9.24%Jun 2013 | 1mo 9d | 3mo 26d | 5mo 5dMay 2013 - Oct 2013 |
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 min vol index correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.53 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.59 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2011 | 0.79 |
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