Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 20% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | Short-Term Bond | 20% |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 20% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 20% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 17, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of FLOT
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the bond_1 returned 0.52% Year-To-Date and 2.32% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio bond_1 | 0.07% | -0.11% | 0.52% | 1.53% | 4.30% | 4.81% | 2.65% | 2.32% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.09% | -0.23% | 0.34% | 1.33% | 3.82% | 3.98% | 1.80% | 1.74% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | -0.44% | 0.29% | 1.33% | 4.99% | 5.28% | 2.40% | 2.74% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.08% | -0.44% | 0.23% | 1.22% | 4.20% | 4.23% | 1.70% | 1.98% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.02% | 0.31% | 0.90% | 1.85% | 4.01% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.13% |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 0.25% | 0.82% | 1.94% | 4.49% | 5.83% | 4.02% | 2.96% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 2011, bond_1's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 36.1 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +1.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -1.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, bond_1 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 2020 with a return of +1.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -2.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.28% | 0.48% | -0.32% | 0.07% | 0.52% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.43% | 0.67% | 0.39% | 0.60% | 0.13% | 0.62% | 0.15% | 0.78% | 0.36% | 0.35% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 5.38% |
| 2024 | 0.41% | -0.08% | 0.46% | -0.14% | 0.75% | 0.51% | 1.05% | 0.81% | 0.71% | -0.34% | 0.47% | 0.20% | 4.89% |
| 2023 | 0.93% | -0.45% | 1.01% | 0.48% | -0.04% | -0.01% | 0.43% | 0.36% | -0.04% | 0.24% | 1.23% | 1.12% | 5.37% |
| 2022 | -0.60% | -0.34% | -1.07% | -0.60% | 0.41% | -0.70% | 0.75% | -0.62% | -0.97% | -0.04% | 1.07% | 0.23% | -2.48% |
| 2021 | 0.01% | -0.13% | -0.11% | 0.15% | 0.14% | -0.08% | 0.17% | -0.03% | -0.10% | -0.28% | -0.10% | -0.03% | -0.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
bond_1 has an annualized alpha of 1.70%, beta of 0.02, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 2011.
- This portfolio captured 6.16% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -0.15%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 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 0.04 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
- 1.70%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 6.16%
- Downside Capture
- -0.15%
Expense Ratio
bond_1 has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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_1 ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.62 | 0.88 | +2.74 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.84 | 1.37 | +4.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.85 | 1.21 | +0.64 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.33 | 1.39 | +4.94 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 26.47 | 6.43 | +20.04 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 96 | 2.67 | 4.30 | 1.58 | 4.26 | 16.01 |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 93 | 2.20 | 3.23 | 1.46 | 3.56 | 14.38 |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 91 | 2.11 | 3.37 | 1.42 | 3.21 | 12.06 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 254.91 | 180.89 | 367.86 | 4,130.10 |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 92 | 2.12 | 2.66 | 1.96 | 2.88 | 22.40 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
bond_1 provided a 4.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.18% | 4.23% | 4.47% | 3.89% | 1.61% | 0.87% | 1.47% | 2.45% | 2.10% | 1.43% | 1.09% | 0.94% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.92% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.43% | 4.35% | 3.96% | 3.09% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 2.27% | 2.87% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 2.08% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 3.93% | 3.83% | 3.38% | 2.46% | 1.50% | 1.45% | 1.79% | 2.29% | 1.99% | 1.65% | 1.48% | 1.40% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.96% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 4.68% | 4.84% | 5.82% | 5.66% | 2.06% | 0.43% | 1.25% | 2.78% | 2.41% | 1.46% | 0.97% | 0.53% |
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_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 bond_1 was 6.11%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.
The current bond_1 drawdown is 0.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.11% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 42 | May 19, 2020 | 51 |
| -4.67% | Aug 4, 2021 | 307 | Oct 20, 2022 | 259 | Nov 1, 2023 | 566 |
| -1.01% | Aug 5, 2011 | 46 | Oct 10, 2011 | 71 | Jan 23, 2012 | 117 |
| -0.86% | May 3, 2013 | 36 | Jun 24, 2013 | 84 | Oct 22, 2013 | 120 |
| -0.76% | Nov 7, 2016 | 28 | Dec 15, 2016 | 47 | Feb 24, 2017 | 75 |
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 5.00, 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 | BIL | FLOT | VGSH | VCSH | BSV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.13 | -0.13 | 0.11 | -0.08 | 0.00 |
| BIL | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| FLOT | 0.13 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.26 |
| VGSH | -0.13 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.81 |
| VCSH | 0.11 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.90 |
| BSV | -0.08 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.26 | 0.81 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.00 |