Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | Global Bonds | 100% |
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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.
| 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 bond | -0.16% | -1.68% | -2.36% | -1.27% | -0.34% | 1.17% | -3.57% | -0.93% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | -0.16% | -1.68% | -2.36% | -1.27% | -0.34% | 1.17% | -3.57% | -0.93% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.05% | 1.33% | -3.31% | 0.71% | 0.11% | -1.21% | -2.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.57% | 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% |
| 2023 | 2.66% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for global bond and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IGLO.L iShares Global Government Bond UCITS | 8 | -0.06 | -0.04 | 1.00 | -0.08 | -0.20 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
global bond provided a 3.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.11% | 2.86% | 2.51% | 1.47% | 0.78% | 0.63% | 0.99% | 1.21% | 1.07% | 0.93% | 1.09% | 0.60% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 9mo | 4y 2mo | 7y 11moAug 2011 - Aug 2019 |
COVID crash2020 | -8.81%Mar 2020 | 9d | 4mo 10d | 4mo 19dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2010 pullback2010 | -8.43%Jun 2010 | 6mo 7d | 3mo 19d | 9mo 26dDec 2009 - Sep 2010 |
2011 pullback2011 | -6.42%Jan 2011 | 2mo 23d | 6mo 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
| 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 |
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