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Global Bonds 5 year
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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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The earliest data available for this chart is Dec 30, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of SPSK

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Global Bonds 5 year
-0.05%-1.10%0.16%0.63%2.96%4.14%0.80%
BWX
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF
-0.36%-2.51%-2.35%-3.64%2.06%0.02%-4.10%-1.21%
IAGG
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
-0.06%-1.14%0.23%0.68%3.11%4.37%0.97%2.21%
SPSK
SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF
0.11%-1.47%-0.99%-0.29%3.48%3.66%0.80%
BWZ
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF
-0.07%-1.14%-1.26%-2.11%4.30%1.63%-1.62%-0.53%
DFGBX
DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
0.10%-0.54%0.35%1.22%2.37%4.12%1.14%1.24%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.10%-1.55%-0.08%0.10%2.63%3.79%0.18%1.74%
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
0.04%-1.26%0.13%0.48%3.44%3.66%0.24%
*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, your investment would double in approximately 64.2 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% 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%0.02%0.16%
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 0.70%, beta of 0.03, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 2019.

  • This portfolio participated in 18.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 10.11% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • 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
0.70%
Beta
0.03
0.02
Upside Capture
10.11%
Downside Capture
18.12%

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 35 for risk / return — below 35% 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.


Global Bonds 5 year Risk / Return Rank: 3535
Overall Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Sortino Ratio Rank: 4646
Sortino Ratio Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Omega Ratio Rank: 3232
Omega Ratio Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Calmar Ratio Rank: 2222
Calmar Ratio Rank
Global Bonds 5 year Martin Ratio Rank: 2626
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.25

0.88

+0.37

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.76

1.37

+0.39

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.31

1.39

-0.08

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.56

6.43

-0.87


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BWX
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF
160.230.421.050.370.90
IAGG
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
541.191.681.211.365.68
SPSK
SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF
370.831.201.141.154.50
BWZ
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF
260.550.871.100.892.36
DFGBX
DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
651.461.711.521.725.42
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
340.821.151.150.893.55
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
430.981.381.171.254.55

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 Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.25
  • 5-Year: 0.21
  • All Time: 0.27

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 0.99 to 1.67, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

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.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.73%3.25%4.27%3.62%2.03%1.45%1.44%2.73%3.17%1.44%1.35%0.57%
BWX
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF
2.31%2.19%1.99%1.63%1.23%0.93%0.95%1.16%1.07%0.46%0.00%0.00%
IAGG
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
3.69%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
4.03%3.63%3.53%2.95%2.22%2.56%1.78%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BWZ
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF
2.06%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
3.46%2.91%4.69%3.61%1.63%0.73%0.03%2.30%4.74%0.89%1.16%1.72%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.47%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
4.18%4.12%3.90%3.73%2.02%2.58%1.56%3.05%1.66%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 1.62%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-13.66%Jan 4, 2021454Oct 20, 2022628Apr 24, 20251082
-5.07%Mar 10, 20207Mar 18, 202088Jul 23, 202095
-2.28%Mar 2, 202620Mar 27, 2026
-0.76%May 1, 202510May 14, 202510May 29, 202520
-0.75%Aug 5, 202017Aug 27, 202030Oct 9, 202047

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. 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

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

BenchmarkSPSKBWZDFGBXBWXIAGGBNDXBNDWPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.210.230.060.220.120.120.130.12
SPSK0.211.000.260.220.340.360.390.450.40
BWZ0.230.261.000.260.790.300.300.360.35
DFGBX0.060.220.261.000.370.470.490.500.54
BWX0.220.340.790.371.000.570.590.630.63
IAGG0.120.360.300.470.571.000.880.860.99
BNDX0.120.390.300.490.590.881.000.920.92
BNDW0.130.450.360.500.630.860.921.000.91
Portfolio0.120.400.350.540.630.990.920.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 31, 2019