Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in bond, 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Mar 20, 2009, corresponding to the inception date of IUS7.DE
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the bond returned -0.32% Year-To-Date and 0.35% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.56% | -2.80% | -2.10% | -0.42% | 8.95% | 14.67% | 10.82% | 12.14% |
Portfolio bond | -12.81% | -0.60% | -0.32% | 0.20% | 0.75% | 2.58% | 0.72% | 0.35% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IBGS.L iShares Euro Government Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | -12.81% | -0.60% | -0.32% | 0.20% | 0.75% | 2.58% | 0.72% | 0.35% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | -24.43% | 0.15% | 2.06% | 2.74% | -2.83% | 2.03% | 2.25% | 1.62% |
IBTM.L iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | -0.30% | -1.64% | 0.94% | 2.17% | -1.86% | 1.46% | 0.51% | 1.41% |
LQDE.L iShares $ Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD Distributing | 1.08% | -0.28% | 1.49% | 1.92% | -1.24% | 2.32% | 0.63% | 2.50% |
IUS7.DE iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) | 0.60% | -1.26% | 0.59% | 2.79% | 2.87% | 6.30% | 2.38% | 3.12% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 23, 2009, bond's average daily return is -0.08%, while the average monthly return is -1.64%.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Aug 2013 with a return of +732.7%, while the worst month was Feb 2012 at -1,411.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, bond closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 28, 2013 with a return of +731.0%, while the worst single day was Feb 22, 2012 at -1,411.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.22% | 0.37% | -1.27% | 0.38% | -0.32% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.00% | 0.56% | -0.08% | 0.72% | -0.16% | 0.23% | 0.08% | 0.26% | -0.09% | 0.08% | 0.29% | 0.25% | 2.14% |
| 2024 | -0.12% | -0.59% | 0.39% | -0.20% | 0.39% | 0.30% | 0.94% | 0.40% | 0.62% | -0.22% | 0.81% | 0.32% | 3.07% |
| 2023 | 0.32% | -1.09% | 1.29% | 0.34% | 0.24% | -0.72% | 0.65% | 0.30% | -0.27% | 0.57% | 0.78% | 1.20% | 3.65% |
| 2022 | -0.29% | 0.18% | -0.64% | -0.88% | -0.32% | -0.23% | 0.33% | -1.13% | -0.94% | -0.15% | 0.46% | -0.68% | -4.21% |
| 2021 | -0.70% | 0.01% | 0.12% | -0.06% | -0.20% | 0.06% | 0.15% | -0.31% | -0.08% | -0.28% | 0.26% | -0.17% | -1.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
bond has an annualized alpha of -21.92%, beta of 0.28, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 23, 2009.
- Beta of 0.28 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- -21.92%
- Beta
- 0.28
- R²
- 0.00
- Downside Capture
- -408.67%
Expense Ratio
bond 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
bond ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.04 | 0.43 | -0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.21 | 0.73 | -0.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.12 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.11 | 0.65 | -0.54 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.22 | 2.68 | -1.46 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBGS.L iShares Euro Government Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | 15 | 0.04 | 0.21 | 1.09 | 0.09 | 1.06 |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 12 | -0.07 | 0.21 | 1.08 | -0.03 | -0.17 |
IBTM.L iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | 7 | -0.26 | -0.29 | 0.96 | -0.25 | -0.44 |
LQDE.L iShares $ Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD Distributing | 9 | -0.14 | -0.12 | 0.98 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
IUS7.DE iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) | 23 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.07 | 0.88 | 3.45 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
bond provided a 4.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.16% | 4.31% | 4.21% | 3.08% | 2.26% | 1.58% | 1.97% | 2.43% | 2.28% | 2.14% | 2.12% | 2.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IBGS.L iShares Euro Government Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | 2.17% | 2.39% | 2.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.28% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 3.94% | 4.22% | 4.12% | 3.08% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 1.84% | 2.39% | 1.49% | 1.01% | 0.67% | 0.49% |
IBTM.L iShares USD Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF (Dist) | 5.51% | 5.55% | 5.00% | 3.93% | 2.34% | 1.57% | 2.13% | 3.25% | 3.07% | 2.64% | 2.40% | 3.01% |
LQDE.L iShares $ Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD Distributing | 4.97% | 4.89% | 5.02% | 4.58% | 3.74% | 2.68% | 2.77% | 3.42% | 3.69% | 3.25% | 3.40% | 3.36% |
IUS7.DE iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) | 5.89% | 6.10% | 5.62% | 5.77% | 5.63% | 3.80% | 4.17% | 4.72% | 4.70% | 5.11% | 5.29% | 4.71% |
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 bond. 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 bond was 47,840.01%, occurring on Feb 1, 2012. Recovery took 15 trading sessions.
The current bond drawdown is 7,101.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -47840.01% | Apr 21, 2009 | 720 | Feb 1, 2012 | 15 | Feb 22, 2012 | 735 |
| -8130.52% | Feb 5, 2013 | 3373 | Apr 1, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -3.67% | Mar 14, 2012 | 64 | Jun 13, 2012 | 120 | Nov 28, 2012 | 184 |
| -1.6% | Apr 2, 2009 | 2 | Apr 3, 2009 | 6 | Apr 15, 2009 | 8 |
| -1.12% | Jan 17, 2013 | 11 | Jan 31, 2013 | 2 | Feb 4, 2013 | 13 |
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 4.55, 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 | IBGS.L | IUS7.DE | LQDE.L | IBTS.L | IBTM.L | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.37 | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| IBGS.L | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.18 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.97 |
| IUS7.DE | 0.37 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.01 |
| LQDE.L | 0.24 | 0.18 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.71 | 0.19 |
| IBTS.L | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.29 |
| IBTM.L | 0.14 | 0.33 | 0.55 | 0.71 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.33 |
| Portfolio | 0.10 | 0.97 | 0.01 | 0.19 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 1.00 |