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ISIN
US78464A5166
CUSIP
78464A516
Inception Date
Oct 2, 2007
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Bloomberg Global Treasury x US Capped (Inception 8/31/2007)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond
Assets Under Management
$1B

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Performance

BWX Performance Chart

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX) is down 2.7% since the beginning of the year. BWX is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BWX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $803.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX) has returned -2.67% so far this year and -3.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BWX has returned -1.37% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF

1D
-0.46%
1M
-0.76%
YTD
-2.67%
6M
-2.20%
1Y
-3.41%
3Y*
0.76%
5Y*
-4.30%
10Y*
-1.37%

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

BWX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 11, 2007, BWX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 82.5 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -7.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, BWX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -10.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.38%1.00%-4.52%1.67%-0.25%-1.83%-2.67%
20250.09%1.40%1.04%5.77%-0.46%2.58%-3.71%2.04%0.21%-0.99%-0.56%0.28%7.67%
2024-3.06%-1.08%0.39%-3.62%1.42%-0.95%3.85%3.05%2.35%-4.85%0.22%-3.37%-5.93%
20233.57%-4.69%4.71%-0.25%-2.60%0.82%0.98%-2.41%-4.01%-1.41%6.09%4.92%5.10%
2022-2.62%-1.12%-4.23%-6.97%0.55%-4.64%2.05%-5.63%-6.33%0.20%8.13%-0.15%-19.72%
2021-1.25%-2.69%-2.77%1.73%0.98%-1.73%1.40%-0.90%-2.37%-0.45%-0.69%-0.16%-8.67%

Benchmark Metrics

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.02%, beta of 0.09, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 11, 2007.

  • This ETF participated in 30.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 16.44% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.09 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 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 0.03 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
0.02%
Beta
0.09
0.03
Upside Capture
16.44%
Downside Capture
30.96%

Expense Ratio

BWX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BWX ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of ETFs 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.


BWX Risk / Return Rank: 44
Overall Rank
BWX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BWX Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
Sortino Ratio Rank
BWX Omega Ratio Rank: 55
Omega Ratio Rank
BWX Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
Calmar Ratio Rank
BWX Martin Ratio Rank: 44
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

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX) 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.


BWXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-2.48

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-3.34

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

0.93

1.37

-0.43

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.56

2.78

-3.34

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-1.07

12.44

-13.51

Dividends

Dividend History

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF provided a 2.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividend$0.52$0.49$0.43$0.38$0.28$0.26$0.30$0.33$0.29$0.13

Dividend yield

2.39%2.19%1.99%1.63%1.23%0.93%0.95%1.16%1.07%0.46%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.04$0.04$0.05$0.04$0.05$0.21
2025$0.00$0.04$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.04$0.04$0.05$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.09$0.49
2024$0.00$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.06$0.43
2023$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.06$0.38
2022$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.06$0.28
2021$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.04$0.26

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 SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury 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 SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF was 34.05%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF drawdown is 24.57%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-34.05%Oct 2022
1y 9mo
5y 5moJan 2021 - now
Financial crisis2007–2009
-23.02%Oct 2008
6mo 27d11mo 3d
1y 5moMar 2008 - Sep 2009
2015 correction2015
-15.41%Nov 2015
1y 4mo4y 3mo
5y 8moJul 2014 - Mar 2020
COVID crash2020
-13.37%Mar 2020
8d4mo 11d
4mo 19dMar 2020 - Jul 2020
2010 correction2010
-12.97%Jun 2010
6mo 7d3mo 26d
10mo 3dDec 2009 - Oct 2010

Drawdown Indicators


BWXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-34.05%

-56.78%

+22.73%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-6.16%

-9.10%

+2.94%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-10.22%

-18.90%

+8.68%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-30.78%

-25.43%

-5.35%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-34.05%

-33.92%

-0.13%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-24.57%

-1.80%

-22.77%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-10.08%

-10.71%

+0.63%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

3.20%

2.03%

+1.17%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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