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global bond
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


IGLO.L 100.00%BondBond
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
IGLO.L
iShares Global Government Bond UCITS
Global Bonds
100%

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 bond, 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 6, 2026, the global bond returned -2.36% Year-To-Date and -0.93% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


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 bond
-0.16%-1.68%-2.36%-1.27%-0.34%1.17%-3.57%-0.93%
IGLO.L
iShares Global Government Bond UCITS
-0.16%-1.68%-2.36%-1.27%-0.34%1.17%-3.57%-0.93%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 9, 2009, global bond's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 144.4 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2009 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, global bond closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2009 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -3.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.05%1.33%-3.31%0.71%0.11%-1.21%-2.36%
20250.57%1.68%0.60%2.94%-0.75%1.71%-1.79%1.10%0.75%-0.34%0.13%0.39%7.14%
2024-1.58%-1.40%0.57%-3.06%0.91%0.24%2.84%2.44%1.45%-3.65%0.38%-2.58%-3.65%
20232.66%-3.06%3.60%0.34%-2.18%-0.13%0.00%-1.34%-3.22%-1.17%4.69%4.18%4.00%
2022-1.89%-1.00%-3.49%-5.62%-0.09%-3.00%1.85%-4.07%-4.93%-1.17%4.09%0.47%-17.69%
2021-1.29%-2.76%-1.68%0.92%0.72%-0.67%1.68%-0.55%-2.24%-0.41%0.26%-0.99%-6.89%

Benchmark Metrics

global bond has an annualized alpha of 0.86%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 09, 2009.

  • This portfolio participated in 12.93% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 6.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
0.86%
Beta
-0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
6.40%
Downside Capture
12.93%

Expense Ratio

global bond has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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 bond ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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 bond Risk / Return Rank: 44
Overall Rank
global bond Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
global bond Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
global bond Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
global bond Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
Calmar Ratio Rank
global bond Martin Ratio Rank: 44
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 bond and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.06

1.94

-1.99

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-0.04

2.63

-2.67

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.00

1.35

-0.36

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.08

2.59

-2.67

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-0.20

11.84

-12.04


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
IGLO.L
iShares Global Government Bond UCITS
8-0.06-0.041.00-0.08-0.20

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 bond Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.06
  • 5-Year: -0.48
  • 10-Year: -0.14
  • All Time: 0.05

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 2.52, 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 bond 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 bond provided a 3.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.11%2.86%2.51%1.47%0.78%0.63%0.99%1.21%1.07%0.93%1.09%0.60%
IGLO.L
iShares Global Government Bond UCITS
3.11%2.86%2.51%1.47%0.78%0.63%0.99%1.21%1.07%0.93%1.09%0.60%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$1.42$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.42
2025$1.30$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.32$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.62
2024$1.04$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.18$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.22
2023$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.82$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.37
2022$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.72
2021$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.71

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 bond. 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 bond was 28.01%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current global bond drawdown is 19.08%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-28.01%Oct 2022
1y 9mo
5y 5moJan 2021 - now
2015 correction2015
-13.65%Jun 2015
3y 9mo4y 2mo
7y 11moAug 2011 - Aug 2019
COVID crash2020
-8.81%Mar 2020
9d4mo 10d
4mo 19dMar 2020 - Jul 2020
2010 pullback2010
-8.43%Jun 2010
6mo 7d3mo 19d
9mo 26dDec 2009 - Sep 2010
2011 pullback2011
-6.42%Jan 2011
2mo 23d6mo 24d
9mo 17dOct 2010 - Jul 2011

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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

global bond correlation to the S&P 500 Index

global bond has a 0.25 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

0.25

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

0.15

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

0.13

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.03

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 9, 2009

-0.04


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

IGLO.L
-0.04

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. global bond

IGLO.L
1.00
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