ACWI min vol index

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.

As of Apr 2, 2026, the ACWI min vol index returned 0.97% Year-To-Date and 7.40% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

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, your 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%.

ACWI min vol index has an annualized alpha of 0.81%, 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 64.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 59.23% 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.

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.

ACWI min vol index ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% 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.

ACWI min vol index Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.48
• 5-Year: 0.60
• 10-Year: 0.60
• All Time: 0.70

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 ACWI min vol index compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

ACWI min vol index provided a 2.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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

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 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 4.54%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.