Asset Allocation
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
| 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 Global Bonds 5 year | -0.05% | -1.10% | 0.16% | 0.63% | 2.96% | 4.14% | 0.80% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% | — |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.56% | 1.25% | -1.63% | 0.02% | 0.16% | ||||||||
| 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 0.70%, 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.25 | 0.88 | +0.37 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.76 | 1.37 | +0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 1.39 | -0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.56 | 6.43 | -0.87 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BWX SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF | 16 | 0.23 | 0.42 | 1.05 | 0.37 | 0.90 |
IAGG iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 54 | 1.19 | 1.68 | 1.21 | 1.36 | 5.68 |
SPSK SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | 37 | 0.83 | 1.20 | 1.14 | 1.15 | 4.50 |
BWZ SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF | 26 | 0.55 | 0.87 | 1.10 | 0.89 | 2.36 |
DFGBX DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 65 | 1.46 | 1.71 | 1.52 | 1.72 | 5.42 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 34 | 0.82 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.89 | 3.55 |
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 43 | 0.98 | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 4.55 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Global Bonds 5 year provided a 3.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2021 | 454 | Oct 20, 2022 | 628 | Apr 24, 2025 | 1082 |
| -5.07% | Mar 10, 2020 | 7 | Mar 18, 2020 | 88 | Jul 23, 2020 | 95 |
| -2.28% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -0.76% | May 1, 2025 | 10 | May 14, 2025 | 10 | May 29, 2025 | 20 |
| -0.75% | Aug 5, 2020 | 17 | Aug 27, 2020 | 30 | Oct 9, 2020 | 47 |
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
| Benchmark | SPSK | BWZ | DFGBX | BWX | IAGG | BNDX | BNDW | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.06 | 0.22 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| SPSK | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.40 |
| BWZ | 0.23 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.79 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.35 |
| DFGBX | 0.06 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.54 |
| BWX | 0.22 | 0.34 | 0.79 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.63 |
| IAGG | 0.12 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.99 |
| BNDX | 0.12 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 0.59 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| BNDW | 0.13 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.63 | 0.86 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.12 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.54 | 0.63 | 0.99 | 0.92 | 0.91 | 1.00 |