Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IGLB iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 100% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Long-Term Bond 1, 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 9, 2026, the Long-Term Bond 1 returned 0.07% Year-To-Date and 2.07% 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 Long-Term Bond 1 | -0.28% | -0.68% | 0.07% | -0.21% | 6.90% | 4.37% | -2.01% | 2.07% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IGLB iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -0.28% | -0.68% | 0.07% | -0.21% | 6.90% | 4.37% | -2.01% | 2.07% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 10, 2009, Long-Term Bond 1's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.8 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Long-Term Bond 1 closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.46% | 1.85% | -3.01% | 0.43% | 1.49% | -1.06% | 0.07% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.47% | 3.63% | -1.50% | -1.55% | -0.05% | 2.94% | -0.16% | 0.87% | 3.25% | 0.20% | 0.79% | -1.44% | 7.53% |
| 2024 | -0.47% | -2.89% | 1.98% | -4.88% | 3.14% | 0.26% | 3.19% | 2.29% | 2.72% | -4.30% | 2.48% | -4.44% | -1.50% |
| 2023 | 7.43% | -5.51% | 4.45% | 0.77% | -2.81% | 1.62% | -0.17% | -2.06% | -5.37% | -4.06% | 10.89% | 6.90% | 11.03% |
| 2022 | -4.86% | -3.30% | -3.46% | -9.68% | 1.78% | -4.62% | 5.21% | -5.20% | -8.35% | -2.35% | 9.95% | -2.38% | -25.38% |
| 2021 | -2.71% | -3.33% | -2.41% | 1.63% | 0.59% | 3.85% | 2.25% | -0.22% | -2.52% | 1.86% | 0.23% | -0.64% | -1.68% |
Benchmark Metrics
Long-Term Bond 1 has an annualized alpha of 3.90%, beta of 0.08, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 10, 2009.
- This portfolio participated in 33.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 28.09% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 3.90%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 28.09%
- Downside Capture
- 33.97%
Expense Ratio
Long-Term Bond 1 has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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
Long-Term Bond 1 ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% 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 Long-Term Bond 1 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.89 | 1.94 | -1.04 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.30 | 2.63 | -1.32 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.35 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.34 | 2.59 | -1.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.33 | 11.84 | -8.51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IGLB iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 27 | 0.89 | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.34 | 3.33 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Long-Term Bond 1 provided a 5.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 5.30% | 5.14% | 5.10% | 4.59% | 4.56% | 3.16% | 3.22% | 3.73% | 4.56% | 3.94% | 4.21% | 4.58% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IGLB iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 5.30% | 5.14% | 5.10% | 4.59% | 4.56% | 3.16% | 3.22% | 3.73% | 4.56% | 3.94% | 4.21% | 4.58% |
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 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $1.11 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.43 | $2.59 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.22 | $0.43 | $2.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.41 | $2.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.37 | $2.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.36 | $2.20 |
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 Long-Term Bond 1. 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 Long-Term Bond 1 was 34.12%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Long-Term Bond 1 drawdown is 14.36%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -34.12%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | — | 4y 8moSep 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -27.72%Mar 2020 | 10d | 3mo 22d | 4mo 2dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2013 correction2013 | -14.42%Jun 2013 | 1mo 22d | 10mo 25d | 1y 12dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
2015 correction2015 | -11.20%Jun 2015 | 4mo 24d | 11mo 18d | 1y 4moFeb 2015 - Jun 2016 |
2021 correction2021 | -10.23%Mar 2021 | 7mo 13d | 4mo 19d | 12mo 2dAug 2020 - Aug 2021 |
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.
Long-Term Bond 1 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.41 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.33 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.31 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.20 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 10, 2009 | 0.02 |
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