- Issuer
- Alpha Architect
- Inception Date
- Dec 17, 2024
- Category
- Intermediate Core Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
BOXA Performance Chart
Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF (BOXA) is down 0.2% since the beginning of the year. BOXA is currently trading at $105 per share.
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Returns By Period
Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF (BOXA) has returned -0.22% so far this year and 3.52% over the past 12 months.
Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF
- 1D
- 0.15%
- 1M
- -0.51%
- YTD
- -0.22%
- 6M
- 0.03%
- 1Y
- 3.52%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.26%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 7.91%
- 6M
- 7.98%
- 1Y
- 22.99%
- 3Y*
- 19.77%
- 5Y*
- 11.75%
- 10Y*
- 13.42%
BOXA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 18, 2024, BOXA's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Feb 2025 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -2.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, BOXA closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 1, 2025 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -1.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.32% | 1.56% | -1.98% | -0.21% | 0.32% | -0.20% | -0.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.26% | 1.97% | -0.12% | 0.52% | -0.73% | 1.23% | -0.40% | 1.12% | 0.66% | 0.56% | 0.64% | -0.38% | 5.41% |
| 2024 | 0.02% | 0.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.11%, beta of 0.03, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 18, 2024.
- This ETF captured 7.68% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -7.92%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this ETF 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 ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.02 means this ETF 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
- 3.11%
- Beta
- 0.03
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 7.68%
- Downside Capture
- -7.92%
Expense Ratio
BOXA has an expense ratio of 0.23%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BOXA ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF (BOXA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BOXA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.94 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.35 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.10 | 2.54 | -1.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.26 | 11.58 | -8.31 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF provided a 0.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.14 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 0.13% | 0.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
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 Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF. 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 Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF was 3.22%, occurring on May 19, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF drawdown is 2.07%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -3.22%May 2026 | 2mo 18d | — | 3mo 10dMar 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.26%Apr 2025 | 4d | 2mo 16d | 2mo 20dApr 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.23%Jul 2025 | 14d | 17d | 1mo 1dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.16%Jan 2025 | 21d | 8d | 29dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.04%Nov 2025 | 13d | 21d | 1mo 4dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BOXA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -3.22% | -56.78% | +53.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.22% | -9.10% | +5.88% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.07% | -2.93% | +0.86% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.76% | -10.72% | +9.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.08% | 1.99% | -0.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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