Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
FXA Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | Currency | 20% |
FXB Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust | Currency | 20% |
FXE Invesco CurrencyShares® Euro Currency Trust | Currency | 20% |
FXF Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | Currency | 20% |
FXY Invesco CurrencyShares® Japanese Yen Trust | Currency | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in currency ETFs, 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 Feb 13, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of FXY
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the currency ETFs returned -0.46% Year-To-Date and -0.58% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 currency ETFs | -0.44% | -1.40% | -0.46% | -1.02% | 5.01% | 1.64% | -0.95% | -0.58% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
FXA Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | -0.21% | -1.90% | 3.73% | 5.21% | 10.82% | 1.88% | -1.23% | -0.36% |
FXB Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust | -0.57% | -0.83% | -1.40% | -0.58% | 4.22% | 4.99% | 0.88% | -0.01% |
FXE Invesco CurrencyShares® Euro Currency Trust | -0.40% | -0.70% | -1.67% | -1.21% | 7.07% | 3.48% | 0.26% | 0.04% |
FXY Invesco CurrencyShares® Japanese Yen Trust | -0.45% | -1.25% | -1.93% | -7.89% | -6.41% | -6.48% | -7.55% | -4.05% |
FXF Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | -0.56% | -2.26% | -1.00% | -0.44% | 9.84% | 4.22% | 2.76% | 0.97% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 14, 2007, currency ETFs's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 192.6 years.
Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -6.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, currency ETFs closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 15, 2015 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2009 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.18% | 0.04% | -2.47% | -0.16% | -0.46% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.24% | 1.17% | 2.07% | 4.59% | 0.36% | 2.34% | -3.20% | 2.23% | 0.22% | -2.04% | 0.16% | 1.27% | 9.58% |
| 2024 | -2.50% | -1.04% | -0.42% | -1.61% | 1.80% | -0.60% | 2.19% | 2.87% | 1.44% | -3.53% | -1.05% | -3.22% | -5.75% |
| 2023 | 1.85% | -3.37% | 2.05% | 0.52% | -1.90% | 1.12% | 1.40% | -1.79% | -2.56% | -0.37% | 3.50% | 3.06% | 3.28% |
| 2022 | -1.31% | 0.70% | -1.41% | -5.19% | 1.05% | -2.89% | 0.13% | -3.04% | -3.60% | -0.09% | 5.98% | 2.20% | -7.67% |
| 2021 | -0.77% | -0.42% | -2.58% | 1.72% | 0.99% | -2.45% | 0.32% | -0.72% | -1.66% | 0.91% | -1.98% | 0.50% | -6.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
currency ETFs has an annualized alpha of -0.45%, beta of 0.08, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 14, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 26.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 13.01% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 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 0.05 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
- -0.45%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 13.01%
- Downside Capture
- 26.31%
Expense Ratio
currency ETFs has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range. 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
currency ETFs ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.66 | 0.88 | -0.22 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.21 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.29 | 1.39 | -0.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.73 | 6.43 | -3.70 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FXA Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | 58 | 1.09 | 1.52 | 1.21 | 2.02 | 7.27 |
FXB Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust | 27 | 0.59 | 0.89 | 1.10 | 1.04 | 2.33 |
FXE Invesco CurrencyShares® Euro Currency Trust | 46 | 0.93 | 1.50 | 1.17 | 1.53 | 4.03 |
FXY Invesco CurrencyShares® Japanese Yen Trust | 3 | -0.63 | -0.85 | 0.90 | -0.53 | -0.88 |
FXF Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 55 | 1.01 | 1.70 | 1.20 | 2.07 | 5.07 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
currency ETFs provided a 0.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.81% | 0.91% | 1.44% | 1.02% | 0.07% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.11% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.20% | 0.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
FXA Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | 0.93% | 1.16% | 1.66% | 0.98% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.53% | 1.04% | 0.83% | 1.01% | 1.52% |
FXB Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Trust | 2.32% | 2.44% | 3.25% | 2.59% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FXE Invesco CurrencyShares® Euro Currency Trust | 0.78% | 0.94% | 2.28% | 1.49% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FXY Invesco CurrencyShares® Japanese Yen Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FXF Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 currency ETFs. 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 currency ETFs was 37.17%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current currency ETFs drawdown is 26.32%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.17% | Aug 10, 2011 | 2815 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -18.37% | Jul 16, 2008 | 91 | Nov 20, 2008 | 248 | Nov 16, 2009 | 339 |
| -13.22% | Nov 27, 2009 | 131 | Jun 7, 2010 | 84 | Oct 5, 2010 | 215 |
| -5.35% | Nov 5, 2010 | 17 | Nov 30, 2010 | 61 | Feb 28, 2011 | 78 |
| -3.79% | Nov 27, 2007 | 18 | Dec 20, 2007 | 22 | Jan 24, 2008 | 40 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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 | FXY | FXB | FXA | FXF | FXE | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.26 | 0.25 | 0.46 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| FXY | -0.26 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0.17 | 0.46 | 0.34 | 0.55 |
| FXB | 0.25 | 0.23 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| FXA | 0.46 | 0.17 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.42 | 0.56 | 0.73 |
| FXF | 0.03 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.81 |
| FXE | 0.20 | 0.34 | 0.62 | 0.56 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Portfolio | 0.20 | 0.55 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 1.00 |