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BWZ vs. FEMB
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Performance

BWZ vs. FEMB - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF (BWZ) and First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-4.00%-2.00%0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.23%
-1.38%
BWZ
FEMB

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BWZ achieves a -4.36% return, which is significantly lower than FEMB's -3.26% return. Over the past 10 years, BWZ has underperformed FEMB with an annualized return of -1.81%, while FEMB has yielded a comparatively higher -0.89% annualized return.


BWZ

YTD

-4.36%

1M

-1.93%

6M

-0.24%

1Y

-0.58%

5Y (annualized)

-2.36%

10Y (annualized)

-1.81%

FEMB

YTD

-3.26%

1M

-2.04%

6M

-1.38%

1Y

0.94%

5Y (annualized)

-1.42%

10Y (annualized)

-0.89%

Key characteristics


BWZFEMB
Sharpe Ratio-0.080.10
Sortino Ratio-0.060.22
Omega Ratio0.991.02
Calmar Ratio-0.020.06
Martin Ratio-0.160.26
Ulcer Index3.56%3.60%
Daily Std Dev7.14%9.51%
Max Drawdown-34.22%-30.44%
Current Drawdown-28.60%-13.01%

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BWZ vs. FEMB - Expense Ratio Comparison

BWZ has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is lower than FEMB's 0.85% expense ratio.


FEMB
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF
Expense ratio chart for FEMB: current value at 0.85% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.85%
Expense ratio chart for BWZ: current value at 0.35% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.35%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.00.4

The correlation between BWZ and FEMB is 0.43, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

BWZ vs. FEMB - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF (BWZ) and First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for BWZ, currently valued at -0.08, compared to the broader market0.002.004.00-0.080.10
The chart of Sortino ratio for BWZ, currently valued at -0.06, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.00-0.060.22
The chart of Omega ratio for BWZ, currently valued at 0.99, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.000.991.02
The chart of Calmar ratio for BWZ, currently valued at -0.03, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.00-0.030.06
The chart of Martin ratio for BWZ, currently valued at -0.16, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.00-0.160.26
BWZ
FEMB

The current BWZ Sharpe Ratio is -0.08, which is lower than the FEMB Sharpe Ratio of 0.10. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BWZ and FEMB, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-0.500.000.501.001.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.08
0.10
BWZ
FEMB

Dividends

BWZ vs. FEMB - Dividend Comparison

BWZ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.40%, less than FEMB's 5.38% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
BWZ
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF
2.40%1.62%0.44%0.60%0.13%0.44%1.10%0.40%0.13%0.06%0.20%0.09%
FEMB
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF
5.38%5.15%6.36%6.12%5.29%5.40%5.86%6.38%5.83%4.89%0.62%0.00%

Drawdowns

BWZ vs. FEMB - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BWZ drawdown since its inception was -34.22%, which is greater than FEMB's maximum drawdown of -30.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BWZ and FEMB. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-18.48%
-13.01%
BWZ
FEMB

Volatility

BWZ vs. FEMB - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF (BWZ) is 2.90%, while First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) has a volatility of 3.06%. This indicates that BWZ experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FEMB based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.90%
3.06%
BWZ
FEMB