WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund (WTBN) Performance
WTBN total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −2.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −2.3% total return
- Since first price
- +7.0% since 2023
WTBN trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | WTBN total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.7% | +0.4% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.8% | −1.8% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −2.3% | −4.2% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −2.2% | −4.5% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −2.3% | −6.1% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionDec 20, 2023 | +7.0% | −3.2% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: WTBN vs AGG
From Dec 20, 2023: WTBN grew to $10,699, AGG to $10,785.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
WTBN returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+6.9%), worst 2024 (+2.3%). 2026 is year to date.
WTBN annual returns table
| Year | WTBN | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −2.2% | −5.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +6.9% | −2.4% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +2.3% | −3.5% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
WTBN largest drawdowns
Now 3.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | −5.1% | Oct 5, 2026 | not yet | 7 months | 8 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
WTBN risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.53 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.62 |
| Best month | +2.2% |
| Worst month | −2.6% |
| Best 12 months | +8.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.9% |
| Positive months | 61% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
WTBN rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 23 | −2.9% | +4.1% | +8.3% | 91% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
WTBN performance overview
WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund (WTBN) returned −2.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 20, 2023 it has returned +7.0%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −5.1%, from Feb 27, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 4.4% a year.
Related: WTBN chart, WTBN holdings, WTBN dividends, WTBN bond profile. See the WTBN overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
WTBN performance FAQ
What is the WTBN return over the past year?
WTBN returned −2.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 6.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in WTBN be worth?
$10,000 invested in WTBN at its first recorded close on December 20, 2023 would be worth about $10,699 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for WTBN?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +2.3%. The best was 2025 at +6.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of WTBN?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −5.1% between February 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 3.6% below its peak.
How volatile is WTBN?
Over the past history WTBN had an annualized volatility of 4.4% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.53 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).