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ACWI min vol index
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


ACWV 100.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
ACWV
iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF
Large Cap Blend 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 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.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
ACWV
iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF
-0.05%-0.30%1.59%2.50%3.85%9.71%5.30%7.26%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.68%3.69%-4.54%1.26%0.82%-1.12%1.59%
20252.66%2.60%1.16%0.48%1.21%1.21%-1.92%2.68%0.43%-1.46%2.49%-0.88%11.04%
20241.11%1.56%2.16%-2.92%2.18%1.08%3.81%4.46%0.93%-2.35%3.20%-4.00%11.38%
20231.99%-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
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.


ACWI min vol index Risk / Return Rank: 88
Overall Rank
ACWI min vol index Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ACWI min vol index Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
Sortino Ratio Rank
ACWI min vol index Omega Ratio Rank: 77
Omega Ratio Rank
ACWI min vol index Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
Calmar Ratio Rank
ACWI min vol index Martin Ratio Rank: 99
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 min vol index and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


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
ACWV
iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF
170.500.741.090.611.87

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 min vol index Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.50
  • 5-Year: 0.52
  • 10-Year: 0.59
  • 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 1.59 to 2.46, 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.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

ACWI min vol index provided a 2.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.05%2.09%2.33%2.41%2.18%1.92%1.77%2.54%2.32%2.04%2.56%2.28%
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.


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$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 4d9mo 21d
10mo 25dFeb 2020 - Jan 2021
Bear market2022
-18.14%Oct 2022
9mo 14d1y 4mo
2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024
2015 correction2015
-11.15%Aug 2015
3mo 28d6mo 25d
10mo 23dApr 2015 - Mar 2016
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-10.06%Dec 2018
3mo 1d1mo 27d
4mo 28dSep 2018 - Feb 2019
2013 pullback2013
-9.24%Jun 2013
1mo 9d3mo 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

ACWI min vol index has a 0.53 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

0.53

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


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

ACWV
0.79

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. ACWI min vol index

ACWV
1.00
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