Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 29% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 10% |
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 6% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 4% |
USD=X USD Cash | 1% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Apex Global Fixed Income, 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 18, 2026, the Apex Global Fixed Income returned 0.76% Year-To-Date and 1.94% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.08% | 2.00% | 9.57% | 10.71% | 25.41% | 19.37% | 12.48% | 13.67% |
Portfolio Apex Global Fixed Income | 0.00% | 1.12% | 0.76% | 0.75% | 4.12% | 4.40% | 1.02% | 1.94% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.27% | 1.57% | 0.65% | 0.54% | 4.73% | 4.05% | 0.04% | 1.60% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.84% | 1.21% | 1.17% | 2.25% | 4.33% | 0.43% | 1.74% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.08% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.57% | 3.22% | 4.23% | 1.85% | 1.70% |
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.30% | 1.45% | 1.98% | 2.24% | 7.25% | 8.90% | 4.43% | 5.17% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.18% | -0.22% | 1.52% | 1.58% | 3.97% | 5.06% | 3.38% | 3.06% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 4, 2013, Apex Global Fixed Income's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 34.0 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -3.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Apex Global Fixed Income closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.28% | 1.11% | -1.27% | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.08% | 0.76% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.66% | 1.48% | -0.03% | 0.64% | -0.32% | 1.10% | -0.13% | 0.98% | 0.74% | 0.52% | 0.44% | -0.06% | 6.18% |
| 2024 | 0.01% | -0.86% | 0.73% | -1.53% | 1.21% | 0.73% | 1.89% | 1.15% | 1.16% | -1.55% | 0.92% | -0.99% | 2.81% |
| 2023 | 2.36% | -1.81% | 2.26% | 0.42% | -0.77% | -0.15% | 0.13% | -0.17% | -1.54% | -0.71% | 3.22% | 2.69% | 5.92% |
| 2022 | -1.56% | -0.82% | -2.11% | -2.65% | 0.60% | -1.65% | 2.11% | -2.29% | -3.07% | -0.31% | 2.46% | -0.75% | -9.75% |
| 2021 | -0.46% | -0.93% | -0.58% | 0.52% | 0.14% | 0.52% | 0.85% | -0.11% | -0.66% | -0.07% | 0.12% | -0.14% | -0.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Apex Global Fixed Income has an annualized alpha of 1.70%, beta of 0.03, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 04, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (10.31%) than losses (9.83%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 0.03
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 10.31%
- Downside Capture
- 9.83%
Expense Ratio
Apex Global Fixed Income has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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
Apex Global Fixed Income ranks 23 for risk / return — below 23% 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 Apex Global Fixed Income 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 | 1.55 | 2.05 | -0.49 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.32 | 2.77 | -0.45 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.19 | 2.81 | -0.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.65 | 12.55 | -5.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 37 | 1.27 | 1.91 | 1.22 | 1.77 | 5.10 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 18 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 1.12 | 0.77 | 2.13 |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 82 | 2.31 | 3.66 | 1.46 | 3.76 | 15.73 |
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 69 | 1.95 | 2.97 | 1.39 | 3.02 | 13.62 |
USD=X USD Cash | — | — | — | — | — | — |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 90 | 2.54 | 4.03 | 1.53 | 5.59 | 20.92 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Apex Global Fixed Income provided a 4.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.13% | 4.14% | 4.07% | 3.63% | 2.50% | 2.05% | 2.06% | 2.78% | 2.51% | 2.14% | 1.97% | 1.90% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.95% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 4.46% | 4.39% | 4.18% | 4.42% | 1.51% | 3.74% | 1.11% | 3.40% | 3.01% | 2.23% | 1.89% | 1.63% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 3.91% | 4.06% | 4.29% | 3.76% | 1.34% | 0.41% | 1.27% | 2.27% | 1.60% | 1.12% | 0.82% | 0.68% |
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 7.23% | 7.38% | 7.80% | 7.30% | 6.47% | 5.13% | 5.63% | 5.73% | 4.09% | 4.41% | 4.27% | 4.29% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.60% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
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 Apex Global Fixed Income. 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 Apex Global Fixed Income was 13.19%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 966 trading sessions.
The current Apex Global Fixed Income drawdown is 0.81%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -13.19%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 2y 7mo | 3y 10moAug 2021 - Jun 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -5.82%Mar 2020 | 10d | 2mo 11d | 2mo 21dMar 2020 - May 2020 |
2016 pullback2016 | -2.88%Dec 2016 | 5mo 7d | 7mo 21d | 1y 23dJul 2016 - Aug 2017 |
2021 pullback2021 | -2.27%Mar 2021 | 2mo 13d | 4mo 12d | 6mo 25dJan 2021 - Jul 2021 |
2013 pullback2013 | -2.15%Sep 2013 | 3mo 3d | 1mo 20d | 4mo 23dJun 2013 - Oct 2013 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.86, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.10 | 1.14 | 1.16 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.16, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Apex Global Fixed Income correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.37 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.26 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.22 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.10 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 4, 2013 | 0.04 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPHY has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.48, while SCHO has the lowest at -0.11.
Asset Correlations Table
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