- ISIN
- IE00BJSBCS90
- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Inception Date
- Oct 22, 2019
- Region
- Asia (China)
- Category
- Government Bonds, Emerging Markets Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Goldman Sachs China Government Bond Index
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
CBND.L Performance Chart
Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (CBND.L) is up 4.9% since the beginning of the year. CBND.L is currently trading at $57 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CBND.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,151.
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Returns By Period
Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (CBND.L) has returned 4.87% so far this year and 7.44% over the past 12 months.
Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 0.02%
- 6M
- 4.64%
- YTD
- 4.87%
- 1Y
- 7.44%
- 3Y*
- 5.57%
- 5Y*
- 2.85%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
CBND.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 22, 2019, CBND.L's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Dec 2022 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, CBND.L closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 4, 2022 with a return of +1.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2022 at -1.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.80% | 1.44% | -0.29% | 1.37% | 1.69% | -0.68% | 0.47% | 4.87% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.69% | -0.77% | 0.11% | 0.94% | 0.78% | 0.93% | -0.64% | 0.74% | -0.07% | 0.58% | 0.44% | 1.23% | 5.04% |
| 2024 | 0.15% | 0.50% | -0.48% | 0.15% | 0.38% | 0.61% | 1.39% | 1.87% | 1.36% | -1.21% | -0.84% | 0.73% | 4.67% |
| 2023 | 2.33% | -2.72% | 1.78% | -0.19% | -2.24% | -1.44% | 1.93% | -1.17% | -0.77% | -0.26% | 2.96% | 1.25% | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 0.61% | 0.60% | -0.75% | -3.68% | 0.07% | -0.51% | -0.11% | -1.09% | -3.71% | -1.77% | 1.78% | 3.48% | -5.17% |
| 2021 | 1.49% | -0.59% | -0.52% | 1.75% | 2.18% | -1.38% | 1.42% | 0.21% | 0.47% | 0.18% | 1.40% | 0.81% | 7.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) has an annualized alpha of 3.99%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 22, 2019.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (11.76%) than losses (1.47%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.04 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
- 3.99%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 11.76%
- Downside Capture
- 1.47%
Expense Ratio
CBND.L has an expense ratio of 0.24%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CBND.L ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (CBND.L) 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.
| CBND.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.31 | +0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 7.45 | 2.35 | +5.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.48 | 10.19 | +8.29 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) provided a 2.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.16 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.16 | $1.21 | $1.32 | $1.33 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.03 |
Dividend yield | 2.04% | 2.20% | 2.45% | 2.54% | 2.72% | 2.52% | 1.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist). 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 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 |
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 Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist). 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 Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) was 11.48%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 471 trading sessions.
The current Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) drawdown is 0.21%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-11.48%Nov 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 10mo | 2y 7moJan 2022 - Sep 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-3.66%Nov 2024 | 1mo 25d | 6mo 23d | 8mo 18dSep 2024 - Jun 2025 | — |
-3.58%May 2020 | 2mo 18d | 3mo 22d | 6mo 10dMar 2020 - Sep 2020 | — |
-1.91%Jun 2021 | 21d | 1mo 8d | 1mo 29dJun 2021 - Jul 2021 | — |
-1.90%Mar 2021 | 1mo 11d | 1mo 1d | 2mo 12dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| CBND.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.48% | -56.78% | +45.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.99% | -9.10% | +8.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.66% | -18.90% | +15.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.48% | -25.43% | +13.95% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.21% | -0.49% | +0.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.80% | -10.70% | +7.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.40% | 2.09% | -1.69% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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