Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AIBAX American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America | Short-Term Bond | 100% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AIBAX, 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.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the AIBAX returned -0.02% Year-To-Date and 1.67% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio AIBAX | 0.32% | 0.25% | -0.02% | 0.46% | 3.74% | 4.11% | 0.95% | 1.67% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AIBAX American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America | 0.32% | 0.25% | -0.02% | 0.46% | 3.74% | 4.11% | 0.95% | 1.67% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1990, AIBAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was May 1995 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -3.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, AIBAX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 28, 2008 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 1994 at -1.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.14% | 1.00% | -1.24% | 0.16% | 0.09% | -0.16% | -0.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.57% | 1.53% | 0.42% | 1.04% | -0.61% | 1.20% | -0.38% | 1.36% | 0.32% | 0.40% | 0.63% | 0.17% | 6.83% |
| 2024 | 0.39% | -1.29% | 0.66% | -1.52% | 1.33% | 0.74% | 1.90% | 1.38% | 1.04% | -1.78% | 0.56% | -0.46% | 2.91% |
| 2023 | 1.80% | -1.74% | 2.33% | 0.43% | -0.90% | -1.22% | 0.29% | 0.06% | -1.00% | -0.91% | 2.82% | 2.18% | 4.09% |
| 2022 | -1.01% | -0.46% | -2.01% | -1.66% | 0.46% | -1.08% | 1.40% | -1.99% | -3.22% | -0.60% | 2.09% | -0.14% | -8.02% |
| 2021 | -0.17% | -0.53% | -0.45% | 0.36% | 0.22% | -0.13% | 0.54% | -0.09% | -0.29% | -0.24% | 0.05% | -0.15% | -0.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
AIBAX has an annualized alpha of 4.09%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1990.
- This portfolio captured 10.77% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -5.47%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.01 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
- 4.09%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.77%
- Downside Capture
- -5.47%
Expense Ratio
AIBAX has an expense ratio of 0.63%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AIBAX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for AIBAX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.31 | 1.86 | -0.55 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.10 | 2.53 | -0.43 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.34 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.72 | 2.53 | -0.81 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.10 | 11.37 | -6.27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIBAX American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America | 28 | 1.31 | 2.10 | 1.25 | 1.72 | 5.10 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
AIBAX provided a 3.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.86% | 3.87% | 4.00% | 3.01% | 1.63% | 0.91% | 3.25% | 2.59% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.72% | 1.85% |
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AIBAX American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America | 3.86% | 3.87% | 4.00% | 3.01% | 1.63% | 0.91% | 3.25% | 2.59% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.72% | 1.85% |
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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.20 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.49 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.50 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.38 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.13 |
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 AIBAX. 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 AIBAX was 11.42%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 611 trading sessions.
The current AIBAX drawdown is 1.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -11.42%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 2y 5mo | 4y 2moJan 2021 - Mar 2025 |
1994 pullback1994 | -6.00%May 1994 | 3mo 7d | 10mo 24d | 1y 1moFeb 1994 - Mar 1995 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -5.65%Nov 2008 | 9mo 22d | 7mo 4d | 1y 4moFeb 2008 - Jun 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -3.17%Mar 2020 | 10d | 20d | 1moMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
1992 pullback1992 | -3.10%Mar 1992 | 2mo 11d | 2mo 7d | 4mo 18dJan 1992 - May 1992 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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.
AIBAX correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.28 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.15 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.13 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.02 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 3, 1990 | -0.06 |
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