SPDR Barclays Information Ratio

SPIB ETF  USD 33.45  -0.08  -0.24%   
The Information Ratio measures excess return (alpha) per unit of tracking error relative to a benchmark. Unlike the Sharpe Ratio, which uses total volatility, the Information Ratio isolates only the variability of the alpha component — the return attributable to active decisions rather than passive market exposure. Below is SPDR Barclays's current Information Ratio with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.

Current Information Ratio Value

The Information Ratio of -0.02 for SPDR Barclays indicates slight underperformance relative to the benchmark on a risk-adjusted basis. The negative value indicates SPDR Barclays has not kept pace with its benchmark after accounting for tracking error.

INFOR

 = 

ER[a] - ER[b]

STD[a]

 = 
-0.02
ER[a] = Expected return on investing in SPDR Barclays
ER[b] = Expected return on market index or selected benchmark
STD[a] =   Standard Deviation of returns on SPDR Barclays

Information Ratio Peers Comparison

The peer group averages 0.01 for Information Ratio, with SPDR Barclays at -0.0222 falling below that level. Readings span -0.0114 (SPDR Portfolio Intermediate) to 0.0442 (iShares MSCI EAFE). SPDR Barclays's risk-adjusted return trails the peer average, indicating less efficient compensation for the risk incurred.

Information Ratio Relative To Other Indicators

The chart below plots Information Ratio against Maximum Drawdown for SPDR Barclays and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Information Ratio while the vertical axis shows Maximum Drawdown. Equities that cluster in different quadrants carry distinct risk-return profiles. Use the dropdowns to swap in other indicators for either axis.
Compare SPDR Barclays to Peers

Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources

SPDR Barclays' Information Ratio currently stands at -0.02. This Information Ratio reading for SPDR Barclays results from applying the indicator's calculation rules to price and volume data over the selected window. All inputs are based on exchange-reported closing prices, with adjustments for stock splits, dividends, and other corporate actions. The output reflects the selected calculation window — changing the horizon will produce different readings. This ETF metric is provided for analytical reference.

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