- ISIN
- US03875R8097
- CUSIP
- 03875R809
- Issuer
- Arbitrage Fund
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2012
- Category
- Nontraditional Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
ACFIX Performance Chart
Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund (ACFIX) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. ACFIX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ACFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,188.
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Returns By Period
Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund (ACFIX) has returned 2.14% so far this year and 4.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ACFIX has returned 3.74% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 0.42%
- YTD
- 2.14%
- 6M
- 2.51%
- 1Y
- 4.80%
- 3Y*
- 5.29%
- 5Y*
- 3.50%
- 10Y*
- 3.74%
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%
ACFIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 9, 2012, ACFIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 20.7 years.
Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 26 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ACFIX closed higher 29% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 19, 2025 with a return of +26.2%, while the worst single day was Aug 20, 2025 at -20.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.48% | 0.15% | 0.30% | 0.57% | 0.62% | 0.00% | 2.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.62% | 0.40% | 0.41% | 0.37% | 0.41% | 0.34% | 0.38% | 0.32% | 0.56% | 0.35% | 0.46% | 0.05% | 4.79% |
| 2024 | 0.31% | 0.53% | -0.04% | 0.28% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.50% | 0.78% | 0.58% | 0.15% | 0.42% | 0.51% | 5.51% |
| 2023 | 1.77% | 0.61% | 0.06% | 0.21% | -0.24% | 1.12% | -0.24% | 0.91% | 0.41% | -0.62% | 1.22% | 1.18% | 6.54% |
| 2022 | -0.52% | 0.00% | -0.25% | -1.28% | -0.88% | -2.52% | 1.88% | 0.34% | -0.46% | 0.86% | 0.87% | -0.71% | -2.70% |
| 2021 | 0.34% | 0.69% | 0.12% | 0.66% | -0.03% | 0.26% | -0.03% | 0.28% | 0.05% | 0.35% | -0.02% | 0.54% | 3.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.15%, beta of 0.05, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 09, 2012.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (12.48%) than losses (4.73%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this fund 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 fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund 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
- 3.15%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 12.48%
- Downside Capture
- 4.73%
Expense Ratio
ACFIX has a high expense ratio of 0.98%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACFIX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of mutual funds 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 Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund (ACFIX) 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.
| ACFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.89 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.23 | 2.78 | -2.56 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.27 | 12.44 | -12.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund provided a 3.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.41 | $0.46 | $0.39 | $0.34 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.23 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 3.85% | 4.17% | 4.71% | 4.00% | 3.55% | 2.59% | 2.95% | 3.52% | 2.92% | 3.01% | 2.38% | 2.91% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund. 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.41 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.46 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $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 Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund. 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 Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund was 20.82%, occurring on Aug 21, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Water Island Credit Opportunities Fund drawdown is 17.62%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 bear market2025 | -20.82%Aug 2025 | 1d | — | 10mo 7dAug 2025 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -8.40%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 2mo 11d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -5.50%Jun 2022 | 5mo 24d | 10mo | 1y 3moJan 2022 - Apr 2023 |
2016 pullback2016 | -3.36%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 6mo 4d | 1y 10moAug 2014 - Jul 2016 |
2013 pullback2013 | -1.84%Jun 2013 | 1mo 2d | 24d | 1mo 26dMay 2013 - Jul 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ACFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.82% | -56.78% | +35.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.82% | -9.10% | -11.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.82% | -18.90% | -1.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.82% | -25.43% | +4.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.82% | -33.92% | +13.10% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -17.62% | -1.80% | -15.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.74% | -10.71% | +8.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 17.51% | 2.03% | +15.48% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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