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Global Bonds 5 year
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Return for Risk
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global Bonds 5 year, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
Global Bonds 5 year
-0.11%-0.16%0.66%0.88%2.27%4.33%0.84%
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
-0.09%-0.41%0.15%0.41%3.40%3.95%0.10%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.12%-0.16%0.37%0.55%1.86%4.01%0.25%1.65%
BWX
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF
-0.18%-2.88%-2.76%-2.15%-3.08%0.70%-4.69%-1.39%
BWZ
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF
0.22%-1.99%-0.95%0.07%0.29%2.26%-2.08%-0.49%
DFGBX
DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
0.00%0.30%1.15%1.53%2.38%4.19%1.20%1.27%
IAGG
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
-0.14%-0.18%0.72%0.87%2.26%4.55%1.05%2.12%
SPSK
SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF
-0.22%-0.65%-0.36%-0.27%3.52%4.01%0.76%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 2019, Global Bonds 5 year's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.09%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 64.2 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst month was Aug 2022 at -2.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, Global Bonds 5 year closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +1.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -1.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.56%1.25%-1.63%0.23%0.69%-0.41%0.66%
20250.40%0.66%-0.57%1.42%0.09%0.29%-0.07%0.22%0.41%0.87%0.04%-0.30%3.48%
2024-0.17%-0.30%0.81%-0.90%0.43%0.57%1.82%0.70%0.98%-0.53%1.17%-0.42%4.20%
20231.90%-1.20%2.00%0.35%0.05%0.12%0.12%0.16%-1.11%-0.11%2.51%2.67%7.64%
2022-1.41%-1.17%-2.06%-2.33%-0.32%-1.49%2.56%-2.82%-2.60%0.59%2.20%-1.97%-10.47%
2021-0.51%-1.38%-0.15%0.06%0.01%0.36%1.22%-0.22%-1.16%-0.43%0.83%-0.50%-1.88%

Benchmark Metrics

Global Bonds 5 year has an annualized alpha of 0.67%, beta of 0.03, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 2019.

  • This portfolio participated in 18.14% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 9.64% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 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 0.03 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
0.67%
Beta
0.03
0.03
Upside Capture
9.64%
Downside Capture
18.14%

Expense Ratio

Global Bonds 5 year has an expense ratio of 0.11%, 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

Global Bonds 5 year ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% 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.


Global Bonds 5 year Risk / Return Rank: 1111
Overall Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1111
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Sortino Ratio Rank: 1111
Sortino Ratio Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Omega Ratio Rank: 1111
Omega Ratio Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Calmar Ratio Rank: 1111
Calmar Ratio Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Martin Ratio Rank: 1111
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global Bonds 5 year and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

0.88

1.94

-1.06

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

1.28

2.63

-1.34

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.16

1.35

-0.19

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.00

2.59

-1.59

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

3.03

11.84

-8.81


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Global Bonds 5 year Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.88
  • 5-Year: 0.22
  • All Time: 0.28

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.62 to 2.49, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Global Bonds 5 year compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Global Bonds 5 year provided a 3.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.73%3.25%4.27%3.62%2.03%1.45%1.44%2.73%3.17%1.44%1.35%0.57%
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
4.23%4.12%3.90%3.73%2.02%2.58%1.56%3.05%1.66%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.50%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
BWX
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF
2.39%2.19%1.99%1.63%1.23%0.93%0.95%1.16%1.07%0.46%0.00%0.00%
BWZ
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF
2.10%2.05%2.47%1.63%0.44%0.60%0.13%0.43%1.10%0.40%0.13%0.06%
DFGBX
DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
3.43%2.91%4.69%3.61%1.63%0.73%0.03%2.30%4.74%0.89%1.16%1.72%
IAGG
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
3.67%3.08%4.28%3.55%2.27%1.16%1.95%2.82%3.02%1.74%1.56%0.13%
SPSK
SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF
4.26%3.63%3.53%2.95%2.22%2.56%1.78%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%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 Global Bonds 5 year. 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 Global Bonds 5 year was 13.66%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 628 trading sessions.

The current Global Bonds 5 year drawdown is 1.13%.


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Recovery

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-13.66%Oct 2022
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4y 3moJan 2021 - Apr 2025
COVID crash2020
-5.07%Mar 2020
8d4mo 7d
4mo 15dMar 2020 - Jul 2020
2026 pullback2026
-2.28%Mar 2026
25d
3mo 9dMar 2026 - now
2025 selloff2025
-0.76%May 2025
13d15d
28dMay 2025 - May 2025
2020 pullback2020
-0.75%Aug 2020
22d1mo 13d
2mo 5dAug 2020 - Oct 2020

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.42, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.10

1.14

1.10

1.10

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Global Bonds 5 year correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Global Bonds 5 year has a 0.35 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.35

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.24

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.19

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 31, 2019

0.14


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. BWZ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.24, while DFGBX has the lowest at 0.08.

DFGBX
0.08
IAGG
0.13
BNDX
0.14
BNDW
0.15
SPSK
0.22
BWX
0.23
BWZ
0.24

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Global Bonds 5 year. IAGG has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.99, while BWZ has the lowest at 0.36.

BWZ
0.36
SPSK
0.41
DFGBX
0.55
BWX
0.64
BNDW
0.91
BNDX
0.92
IAGG
0.99

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 31, 2019
Diversification Analysis

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