- ISIN
- US78464A5166
- CUSIP
- 78464A516
- Issuer
- State Street
- Inception Date
- Oct 2, 2007
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- International Government Bonds
- 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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.38% | 1.00% | -4.52% | 1.67% | -0.25% | -1.83% | -2.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.09% | 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% |
| 2023 | 3.57% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| BWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 27d | 11mo 3d | 1y 5moMar 2008 - Sep 2009 |
2015 correction2015 | -15.41%Nov 2015 | 1y 4mo | 4y 3mo | 5y 8moJul 2014 - Mar 2020 |
COVID crash2020 | -13.37%Mar 2020 | 8d | 4mo 11d | 4mo 19dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2010 correction2010 | -12.97%Jun 2010 | 6mo 7d | 3mo 26d | 10mo 3dDec 2009 - Oct 2010 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest 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 DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -24.57% | -1.80% | -22.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.08% | -10.71% | +0.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.20% | 2.03% | +1.17% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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