Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GIL5.L Lyxor UK Government Bond 0-5Y (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist | European Government Bonds | 14.18% |
HYUS.L iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | High Yield Bonds | 23.80% |
IGEB iShares Investment Grade Bond Factor ETF | Corporate Bonds | 15.73% |
IGLS.L iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | European Government Bonds | 26.47% |
UTWO US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | Government Bonds | 19.82% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Black - Bonds, 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Aug 9, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of UTWO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.80% | 4.83% | 2.59% | 5.27% | 30.14% | 19.29% | 10.91% | 12.94% |
Portfolio Black - Bonds | 0.00% | 1.51% | 0.80% | 2.04% | 6.92% | 6.66% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
HYUS.L iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 0.00% | 1.80% | 0.98% | 2.80% | 10.64% | 8.97% | — | — |
GIL5.L Lyxor UK Government Bond 0-5Y (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist | -0.05% | 1.88% | 0.97% | 2.37% | 5.87% | 6.82% | 0.79% | — |
IGLS.L iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | 0.12% | 2.14% | 0.89% | 2.50% | 5.90% | 6.92% | 0.89% | 0.44% |
UTWO US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | -0.02% | 0.17% | 0.42% | 1.17% | 3.43% | 3.63% | — | — |
IGEB iShares Investment Grade Bond Factor ETF | -0.02% | 1.25% | 0.64% | 0.78% | 8.14% | 5.64% | 1.34% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 10, 2022, Black - Bonds's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Black - Bonds closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst single day was Sep 23, 2022 at -2.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.89% | 0.08% | -2.16% | 2.04% | 0.80% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.30% | 1.35% | 0.98% | 1.95% | 0.76% | 2.01% | -1.46% | 1.62% | 0.36% | -0.42% | 0.69% | 1.16% | 9.62% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | -0.61% | 0.74% | -1.32% | 1.78% | 0.36% | 2.13% | 1.78% | 1.85% | -2.43% | 0.44% | -0.99% | 3.56% |
| 2023 | 2.77% | -2.37% | 2.47% | 1.07% | -1.27% | 0.71% | 1.30% | -0.30% | -1.90% | -0.49% | 4.13% | 2.87% | 9.13% |
| 2022 | -3.89% | -4.37% | 2.37% | 3.51% | -0.09% | -2.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Black - Bonds has an annualized alpha of 3.13%, beta of 0.14, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 10, 2022.
- This portfolio participated in 32.44% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 27.03% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.14 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.16 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 0.16 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
- 3.13%
- Beta
- 0.14
- R²
- 0.16
- Upside Capture
- 27.03%
- Downside Capture
- 32.44%
Expense Ratio
Black - Bonds has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
Black - Bonds 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 | 1.69 | 2.30 | -0.60 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.58 | 3.18 | -0.60 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.43 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.14 | 3.40 | -1.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.32 | 15.35 | -8.04 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HYUS.L iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 83 | 2.66 | 4.43 | 1.56 | 4.65 | 19.74 |
GIL5.L Lyxor UK Government Bond 0-5Y (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist | 17 | 0.78 | 1.19 | 1.14 | 1.17 | 3.08 |
IGLS.L iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | 18 | 0.79 | 1.19 | 1.14 | 1.21 | 3.17 |
UTWO US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | 72 | 2.47 | 3.93 | 1.51 | 4.06 | 13.97 |
IGEB iShares Investment Grade Bond Factor ETF | 47 | 1.87 | 2.74 | 1.34 | 3.22 | 12.01 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Black - Bonds provided a 5.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 5.02% | 4.61% | 4.68% | 3.71% | 1.45% | 0.90% | 1.06% | 1.39% | 1.07% | 0.85% | 0.46% | 0.13% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
HYUS.L iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 9.07% | 7.38% | 7.54% | 6.30% | 1.52% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GIL5.L Lyxor UK Government Bond 0-5Y (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist | 2.34% | 2.34% | 1.94% | 1.36% | 1.39% | 1.60% | 2.26% | 2.70% | 2.92% | 3.17% | 1.56% | 0.00% |
IGLS.L iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | 4.00% | 3.88% | 3.67% | 1.62% | 0.30% | 0.25% | 0.53% | 0.46% | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.88% | 0.48% |
UTWO US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | 3.48% | 3.63% | 4.22% | 4.39% | 1.22% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IGEB iShares Investment Grade Bond Factor ETF | 4.99% | 4.92% | 5.09% | 4.60% | 3.64% | 3.84% | 3.78% | 5.61% | 3.59% | 1.62% | 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 Black - Bonds. 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 Black - Bonds was 10.72%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 133 trading sessions.
The current Black - Bonds drawdown is 0.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.72% | Aug 11, 2022 | 34 | Sep 27, 2022 | 133 | Apr 4, 2023 | 167 |
| -4.67% | Sep 25, 2024 | 77 | Jan 13, 2025 | 58 | Apr 3, 2025 | 135 |
| -3.92% | Jul 14, 2023 | 58 | Oct 3, 2023 | 39 | Nov 27, 2023 | 97 |
| -2.94% | Jan 28, 2026 | 44 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -2.36% | Mar 11, 2024 | 26 | Apr 16, 2024 | 21 | May 15, 2024 | 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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.74, 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 | UTWO | HYUS.L | IGEB | GIL5.L | IGLS.L | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.39 |
| UTWO | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.70 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.56 |
| HYUS.L | 0.40 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.60 |
| IGEB | 0.34 | 0.70 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| GIL5.L | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.91 |
| IGLS.L | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| Portfolio | 0.39 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.68 | 0.91 | 0.92 | 1.00 |