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Black - Bonds
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.89%0.08%-2.16%2.04%0.80%
20250.30%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%
20232.77%-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
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.


Black - Bonds Risk / Return Rank: 1717
Overall Rank
Black - Bonds Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1515
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Black - Bonds Sortino Ratio Rank: 1818
Sortino Ratio Rank
Black - Bonds Omega Ratio Rank: 1616
Omega Ratio Rank
Black - Bonds Calmar Ratio Rank: 1717
Calmar Ratio Rank
Black - Bonds Martin Ratio Rank: 1818
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.69

2.30

-0.60

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.58

3.18

-0.60

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.43

-0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.14

3.40

-1.26

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.32

15.35

-8.04


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
HYUS.L
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
832.664.431.564.6519.74
GIL5.L
Lyxor UK Government Bond 0-5Y (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist
170.781.191.141.173.08
IGLS.L
iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF GBP (Dist)
180.791.191.141.213.17
UTWO
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF
722.473.931.514.0613.97
IGEB
iShares Investment Grade Bond Factor ETF
471.872.741.343.2212.01

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.

Black - Bonds Sharpe ratios as of Apr 16, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.69
  • All Time: 0.97

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 2.20 to 3.00, 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 Black - Bonds 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

Black - Bonds provided a 5.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio5.02%4.61%4.68%3.71%1.45%0.90%1.06%1.39%1.07%0.85%0.46%0.13%
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, 202234Sep 27, 2022133Apr 4, 2023167
-4.67%Sep 25, 202477Jan 13, 202558Apr 3, 2025135
-3.92%Jul 14, 202358Oct 3, 202339Nov 27, 202397
-2.94%Jan 28, 202644Mar 30, 2026
-2.36%Mar 11, 202426Apr 16, 202421May 15, 202447

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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkUTWOHYUS.LIGEBGIL5.LIGLS.LPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.040.400.340.320.320.39
UTWO0.041.000.270.700.390.400.56
HYUS.L0.400.271.000.440.360.360.60
IGEB0.340.700.441.000.450.460.68
GIL5.L0.320.390.360.451.000.990.91
IGLS.L0.320.400.360.460.991.000.92
Portfolio0.390.560.600.680.910.921.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 10, 2022