- ISIN
- US19763T4590
- CUSIP
- 19763T459
- Issuer
- Columbia
- Inception Date
- Jun 19, 2003
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
ALDAX Performance Chart
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund (ALDAX) is up 0.4% since the beginning of the year. ALDAX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ALDAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,098.
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Returns By Period
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund (ALDAX) has returned 0.38% so far this year and 4.05% over the past 12 months.
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -0.08%
- YTD
- 0.38%
- 6M
- 0.80%
- 1Y
- 4.05%
- 3Y*
- 5.00%
- 5Y*
- 1.89%
- 10Y*
- 2.55%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
ALDAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2004, ALDAX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.24%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 24.1 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ALDAX closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 25, 2008 with a return of +1.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -1.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.32% | 0.51% | -0.87% | 0.31% | 0.22% | -0.10% | 0.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.52% | 0.82% | 0.41% | 0.52% | 0.12% | 0.94% | 0.13% | 0.94% | 0.53% | 0.32% | 0.42% | 0.32% | 6.16% |
| 2024 | 0.50% | -0.64% | 0.71% | -0.63% | 0.92% | 0.61% | 1.44% | 1.11% | 1.01% | -0.90% | 0.51% | -0.10% | 4.60% |
| 2023 | 1.81% | -1.26% | 1.91% | 0.43% | -0.50% | -0.19% | 0.56% | 0.15% | -0.57% | -0.32% | 2.32% | 1.78% | 6.22% |
| 2022 | -1.40% | -0.92% | -1.70% | -1.96% | 0.95% | -1.93% | 1.85% | -1.38% | -2.23% | 0.10% | 2.08% | 0.04% | -6.43% |
| 2021 | -0.02% | -0.31% | -0.32% | 0.36% | 0.35% | -0.13% | 0.25% | -0.04% | -0.23% | -0.52% | -0.33% | 0.05% | -0.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.35%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2004.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (12.17%) than losses (0.78%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 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 0.05 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
- 3.35%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 12.17%
- Downside Capture
- 0.78%
Expense Ratio
ALDAX has an expense ratio of 0.76%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ALDAX ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund (ALDAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ALDAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.99 | — | — |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund provided a 3.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.35 | $0.26 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.23 | $0.20 | $0.15 | $0.19 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.89% | 3.82% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 1.73% | 1.44% | 1.46% | 2.26% | 2.05% | 1.53% | 1.92% | 2.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Limited Duration Credit 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.26 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.16 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.07 | $0.15 |
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 Columbia Limited Duration Credit 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 Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund was 10.31%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 427 trading sessions.
The current Columbia Limited Duration Credit Fund drawdown is 0.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -10.31%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 1y 8mo | 2y 11moAug 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -10.13%Nov 2008 | 10mo 2d | 7mo 18d | 1y 5moJan 2008 - Jul 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -8.01%Mar 2020 | 18d | 2mo 10d | 2mo 28dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2016 pullback2016 | -5.84%Feb 2016 | 1y 5mo | 2mo 9d | 1y 7moSep 2014 - Apr 2016 |
2004 pullback2004 | -3.45%May 2004 | 1mo 26d | 4mo 6d | 6mo 2dMar 2004 - Sep 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ALDAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.31% | -9.10% | -1.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.59% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.59% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.31% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -10.31% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.45% | -2.97% | +2.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.28% | -1.13% | -0.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.43% | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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