- ISIN
- US0570718546
- CUSIP
- 057071854
- Issuer
- Baird
- Inception Date
- Sep 29, 2000
- Category
- Total Bond Market
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
BAGIX Performance Chart
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I (BAGIX) is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year. BAGIX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BAGIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,014.
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Returns By Period
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I (BAGIX) has returned 0.63% so far this year and 4.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BAGIX has returned 1.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I
- 1D
- 0.31%
- 1M
- 0.98%
- YTD
- 0.63%
- 6M
- 0.88%
- 1Y
- 4.93%
- 3Y*
- 4.56%
- 5Y*
- 0.28%
- 10Y*
- 1.97%
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%
BAGIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2000, BAGIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BAGIX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -2.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.20% | 1.61% | -1.84% | 0.22% | 0.26% | 0.20% | 0.63% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.61% | 2.28% | -0.07% | 0.32% | -0.69% | 1.58% | -0.15% | 1.15% | 1.13% | 0.63% | 0.64% | -0.25% | 7.37% |
| 2024 | -0.15% | -1.24% | 0.95% | -2.47% | 1.81% | 0.95% | 2.30% | 1.43% | 1.42% | -2.46% | 1.16% | -1.71% | 1.85% |
| 2023 | 3.34% | -2.47% | 2.26% | 0.68% | -1.04% | -0.25% | -0.01% | -0.54% | -2.53% | -1.61% | 4.62% | 4.15% | 6.42% |
| 2022 | -2.25% | -1.27% | -2.94% | -3.79% | 0.50% | -1.75% | 2.31% | -2.63% | -4.30% | -1.42% | 3.90% | -0.27% | -13.35% |
| 2021 | -0.63% | -1.38% | -1.42% | 0.87% | 0.25% | 0.86% | 1.21% | -0.20% | -0.89% | -0.11% | 0.24% | -0.23% | -1.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 4.58%, beta of -0.03, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2000.
- This fund captured 13.00% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -3.39%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 4.58%
- Beta
- -0.03
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 13.00%
- Downside Capture
- -3.39%
Expense Ratio
BAGIX has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BAGIX ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I (BAGIX) 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.
| BAGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.70 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.75 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.82 | 2.78 | -0.97 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.12 | 12.44 | -7.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I provided a 4.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.42 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 | $0.42 | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.34 | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.40 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 4.23% | 4.12% | 4.03% | 3.47% | 2.70% | 2.00% | 3.39% | 2.75% | 2.87% | 2.54% | 2.25% | 2.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I. 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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.41 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.23 |
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 Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I. 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 Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I was 18.62%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 826 trading sessions.
The current Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I drawdown is 1.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -18.62%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 3y 3mo | 5y 1moJan 2021 - Feb 2026 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -8.41%Oct 2008 | 9mo 11d | 8mo 10d | 1y 5moJan 2008 - Jul 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -7.39%Mar 2020 | 10d | 2mo 22d | 3mo 2dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2013 pullback2013 | -5.11%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 7mo 8d | 11mo 13dMay 2013 - Apr 2014 |
2004 pullback2004 | -4.46%May 2004 | 1mo 26d | 3mo 20d | 5mo 16dMar 2004 - Aug 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BAGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.62% | -56.78% | +38.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.72% | -9.10% | +6.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.05% | -18.90% | +12.85% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.60% | -25.43% | +6.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.62% | -33.92% | +15.30% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.16% | -1.80% | +0.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.35% | -10.71% | +8.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.96% | 2.03% | -1.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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