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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
| 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 Global Bonds 5 year | -0.11% | -0.16% | 0.66% | 0.88% | 2.27% | 4.33% | 0.84% | — |
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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% | — |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.56% | 1.25% | -1.63% | 0.23% | 0.69% | -0.41% | 0.66% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.40% | 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% |
| 2023 | 1.90% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 29 | 1.02 | 1.46 | 1.18 | 1.26 | 3.52 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 18 | 0.54 | 0.79 | 1.10 | 0.64 | 1.79 |
BWX SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF | 5 | -0.40 | -0.53 | 0.94 | -0.50 | -1.01 |
BWZ SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF | 10 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 1.01 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
DFGBX DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 28 | 1.28 | 1.61 | 1.37 | 1.75 | 4.74 |
IAGG iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 24 | 0.80 | 1.17 | 1.14 | 0.98 | 2.91 |
SPSK SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | 28 | 0.92 | 1.35 | 1.16 | 1.24 | 4.14 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Global Bonds 5 year provided a 3.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.73% | 3.25% | 4.27% | 3.62% | 2.03% | 1.45% | 1.44% | 2.73% | 3.17% | 1.44% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
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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%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -13.66%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 2y 6mo | 4y 3moJan 2021 - Apr 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -5.07%Mar 2020 | 8d | 4mo 7d | 4mo 15dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.28%Mar 2026 | 25d | — | 3mo 9dMar 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.76%May 2025 | 13d | 15d | 28dMay 2025 - May 2025 |
2020 pullback2020 | -0.75%Aug 2020 | 22d | 1mo 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
| 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.
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