- ISIN
- US05528X8517
- CUSIP
- 05528X851
- Issuer
- BBH
- Inception Date
- Jul 20, 2000
- Category
- Ultrashort Bond
- Min. Investment
- $50,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
BBBIX Performance Chart
BBH Limited Duration Fund (BBBIX) is up 1.4% since the beginning of the year. BBBIX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BBBIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,215.
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Returns By Period
BBH Limited Duration Fund (BBBIX) has returned 1.35% so far this year and 4.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BBBIX has returned 3.44% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BBH Limited Duration Fund
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 0.35%
- YTD
- 1.35%
- 6M
- 1.77%
- 1Y
- 4.70%
- 3Y*
- 6.24%
- 5Y*
- 3.98%
- 10Y*
- 3.44%
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%
BBBIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 2000, BBBIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.7 years.
Historically, 78% of months were positive and 22% were negative. The best month was Nov 2008 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -4.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 41 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BBBIX closed higher 25% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 30, 2002 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 31, 2002 at -2.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.37% | 0.34% | -0.09% | 0.46% | 0.35% | -0.10% | 1.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.49% | 0.55% | 0.31% | 0.39% | 0.48% | 0.70% | 0.32% | 0.67% | 0.42% | 0.40% | 0.35% | 0.41% | 5.62% |
| 2024 | 0.63% | 0.38% | 0.67% | 0.28% | 0.71% | 0.47% | 0.85% | 0.79% | 0.70% | 0.22% | 0.47% | 0.41% | 6.79% |
| 2023 | 1.32% | 0.11% | 0.25% | 0.52% | 0.29% | 0.46% | 0.75% | 0.58% | 0.36% | 0.41% | 1.08% | 1.26% | 7.63% |
| 2022 | -0.28% | -0.37% | -0.55% | -0.25% | -0.40% | -0.90% | 0.50% | 0.12% | -0.64% | 0.14% | 0.78% | 0.42% | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 0.23% | 0.22% | 0.02% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.12% | 0.11% | -0.19% | -0.18% | 0.14% | 1.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
BBH Limited Duration Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.94%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 20, 2000.
- This fund captured 9.44% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -7.87%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 3.94%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 9.44%
- Downside Capture
- -7.87%
Expense Ratio
BBBIX has an expense ratio of 0.27%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BBBIX ranks 97 for risk / return — in the top 97% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BBH Limited Duration Fund (BBBIX) 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.
| BBBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.95 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +4.89 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.27 | 1.37 | +0.90 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.24 | 2.78 | +5.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 34.42 | 12.44 | +21.98 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BBH Limited Duration Fund provided a 4.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.51 | $0.44 | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.22 | $0.31 | $0.27 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 4.60% | 4.68% | 4.88% | 4.31% | 1.84% | 1.35% | 2.09% | 3.01% | 2.66% | 2.09% | 2.23% | 2.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BBH Limited Duration 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.49 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.51 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.44 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.14 |
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 BBH Limited Duration 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 BBH Limited Duration Fund was 6.60%, occurring on Mar 25, 2020. Recovery took 88 trading sessions.
The current BBH Limited Duration Fund drawdown is 0.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -6.60%Mar 2020 | 20d | 4mo 7d | 4mo 27dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -5.49%Oct 2008 | 1mo 20d | 1mo 13d | 3mo 3dSep 2008 - Dec 2008 |
2004 pullback2004 | -4.54%May 2004 | 1mo 26d | 4mo 3d | 5mo 29dMar 2004 - Sep 2004 |
2003 pullback2003 | -4.41%Aug 2003 | 1mo 29d | 4mo 5d | 6mo 4dJun 2003 - Dec 2003 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -3.58%Jun 2008 | 4mo 21d | 2mo 27d | 7mo 18dJan 2008 - Sep 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BBBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.60% | -56.78% | +50.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.57% | -9.10% | +8.53% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -0.57% | -18.90% | +18.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -3.16% | -25.43% | +22.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -6.60% | -33.92% | +27.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.10% | -1.80% | +1.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.46% | -10.71% | +10.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.14% | 2.03% | -1.89% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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