- ISIN
- US0570717225
- CUSIP
- 057071722
- Issuer
- Baird
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2013
- Category
- Ultrashort Bond
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
BUBIX Performance Chart
Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class (BUBIX) is up 1.4% since the beginning of the year. BUBIX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BUBIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,195.
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Returns By Period
Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class (BUBIX) has returned 1.37% so far this year and 3.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BUBIX has returned 2.68% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 1.37%
- 6M
- 1.43%
- 1Y
- 3.93%
- 3Y*
- 4.96%
- 5Y*
- 3.62%
- 10Y*
- 2.68%
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%
BUBIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2014, BUBIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 30.4 years.
Historically, 85% of months were positive and 15% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +0.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -0.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 41 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BUBIX closed higher 14% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 24, 2023 with a return of +0.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 27, 2023 at -0.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.30% | 0.31% | -0.10% | 0.30% | 0.35% | 0.20% | 1.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.10% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.35% | 0.36% | 0.47% | 0.28% | 0.55% | 0.43% | 0.34% | 0.35% | 0.36% | 4.44% |
| 2024 | 0.46% | 0.42% | 0.45% | 0.32% | 0.53% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.63% | 0.52% | 0.32% | 0.44% | 0.37% | 5.65% |
| 2023 | 0.52% | 0.20% | 0.42% | 0.44% | 0.35% | 0.47% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.42% | 0.43% | 0.64% | 0.67% | 5.71% |
| 2022 | -0.17% | -0.05% | -0.24% | -0.04% | 0.17% | -0.11% | 0.22% | 0.14% | -0.03% | 0.11% | 0.52% | 0.45% | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 0.05% | 0.06% | -0.07% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.03% | -0.07% | 0.03% | -0.06% | 0.04% | 0.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class has an annualized alpha of 2.31%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2014.
- This fund captured 5.90% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -3.90%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.00 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
- 2.31%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 5.90%
- Downside Capture
- -3.90%
Expense Ratio
BUBIX has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUBIX ranks 100 for risk / return — in the top 100% 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 Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class (BUBIX) 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.
| BUBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +3.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +7.95 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 5.89 | 1.37 | +4.53 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 13.32 | 2.78 | +10.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 94.42 | 12.44 | +81.98 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class provided a 3.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.42 | $0.54 | $0.47 | $0.16 | $0.05 | $0.15 | $0.26 | $0.21 | $0.13 | $0.10 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 3.95% | 4.16% | 5.31% | 4.65% | 1.56% | 0.50% | 1.44% | 2.57% | 2.13% | 1.29% | 1.04% | 0.80% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class. 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 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.42 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.54 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.47 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.16 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 |
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 Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class. 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 Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class was 1.88%, occurring on Mar 24, 2020. Recovery took 33 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -1.88%Mar 2020 | 14d | 1mo 18d | 2mo 2dMar 2020 - May 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -0.68%Jun 2022 | 8mo 23d | 4mo 27d | 1y 1moSep 2021 - Nov 2022 |
2023 pullback2023 | -0.50%Feb 2023 | 0s | 1mo 5d | 1mo 5dFeb 2023 - Apr 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.30%Mar 2026 | 0s | 18d | 18dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.30%Jan 2025 | 0s | 24d | 24dJan 2025 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -1.88% | -56.78% | +54.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.30% | -9.10% | +8.80% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -0.30% | -18.90% | +18.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -0.68% | -25.43% | +24.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -1.88% | -33.92% | +32.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.05% | -10.71% | +10.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.04% | 2.03% | -1.99% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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