- ISIN
- US90262H5853
- CUSIP
- 90262H585
- Issuer
- UBS
- Inception Date
- Aug 30, 1992
- Category
- Global Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BPGLX Performance Chart
UBS Global Allocation Fund (BPGLX) is up 8.4% since the beginning of the year. BPGLX is currently trading at $15 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BPGLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,326.
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Returns By Period
UBS Global Allocation Fund (BPGLX) has returned 8.35% so far this year and 24.39% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BPGLX has returned 7.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
UBS Global Allocation Fund
- 1D
- 0.75%
- 1M
- 1.44%
- YTD
- 8.35%
- 6M
- 8.59%
- 1Y
- 24.39%
- 3Y*
- 13.62%
- 5Y*
- 5.81%
- 10Y*
- 7.64%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BPGLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 1996, BPGLX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BPGLX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.86% | 2.14% | -6.62% | 6.87% | 3.49% | -0.14% | 8.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.90% | -1.83% | -1.27% | 0.43% | 2.64% | 4.24% | 0.40% | 3.17% | 3.77% | 1.48% | 0.88% | 0.92% | 19.02% |
| 2024 | -0.64% | 2.38% | 2.59% | -3.14% | 3.42% | 0.17% | 1.56% | 1.88% | 1.76% | -2.31% | 3.29% | -2.44% | 8.56% |
| 2023 | 5.26% | -3.05% | -0.48% | 0.38% | -1.15% | 3.86% | 2.60% | -2.18% | -3.71% | -2.79% | 6.53% | 4.69% | 9.69% |
| 2022 | -3.25% | -2.40% | -0.08% | -5.99% | 0.79% | -6.32% | 3.33% | -3.04% | -5.81% | 3.33% | 4.36% | -2.39% | -16.82% |
| 2021 | -0.70% | 1.20% | 1.39% | 2.27% | 1.08% | -0.20% | -0.07% | 1.60% | -2.10% | 2.88% | -2.54% | 3.17% | 8.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
UBS Global Allocation Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.36%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 1996.
- This fund participated in 67.68% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.97% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.56 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.36%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 61.97%
- Downside Capture
- 67.68%
Expense Ratio
BPGLX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BPGLX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for UBS Global Allocation Fund (BPGLX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BPGLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.34 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.52 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.37 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.89 | 2.78 | +0.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.90 | 12.44 | -0.54 |
Dividends
Dividend History
UBS Global Allocation Fund provided a 1.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.26 | $0.48 | $2.45 | $0.25 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.26 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 1.92% | 2.08% | 2.02% | 2.37% | 4.65% | 18.98% | 1.78% | 7.15% | 0.00% | 1.64% | 2.42% | 2.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for UBS Global Allocation Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.45 | $2.45 |
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 UBS Global Allocation Fund. 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 UBS Global Allocation Fund was 53.03%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 978 trading sessions.
The current UBS Global Allocation Fund drawdown is 0.67%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -53.03%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -23.37%Mar 2020 | 29d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 12dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.24%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 2y 1mo | 3y 20dNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -18.39%Oct 2002 | 4mo 22d | 7mo 21d | 1y 8dMay 2002 - May 2003 |
2016 correction2016 | -15.21%Feb 2016 | 10mo 1d | 1y 1mo | 1y 11moApr 2015 - Mar 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BPGLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.03% | -56.78% | +3.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.99% | -9.10% | +0.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.25% | -18.90% | +7.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.24% | -25.43% | +3.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.37% | -33.92% | +10.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.67% | -1.80% | +1.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.78% | -10.71% | +4.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.10% | 2.03% | +0.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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