- ISIN
- US24610B4041
- Issuer
- Delaware Funds
- Inception Date
- Dec 1, 1996
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
DDIIX Performance Chart
Delaware Wealth Builder Fund (DDIIX) is up 10.0% since the beginning of the year. DDIIX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DDIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,548.
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Returns By Period
Delaware Wealth Builder Fund (DDIIX) has returned 9.95% so far this year and 22.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DDIIX has returned 8.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Delaware Wealth Builder Fund
- 1D
- 0.59%
- 1M
- 1.31%
- YTD
- 9.95%
- 6M
- 9.73%
- 1Y
- 22.66%
- 3Y*
- 13.86%
- 5Y*
- 9.13%
- 10Y*
- 8.04%
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%
DDIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 29, 1996, DDIIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DDIIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 22, 1997 at -14.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.91% | 0.90% | -3.93% | 6.19% | 3.86% | -0.06% | 9.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.49% | 0.49% | -2.81% | -1.27% | 2.91% | 3.84% | 0.89% | 3.04% | 2.10% | 0.62% | 1.14% | 0.57% | 13.58% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 2.53% | 3.24% | -3.78% | 3.50% | 1.01% | 2.76% | 1.91% | 1.19% | -1.72% | 3.25% | -3.33% | 10.69% |
| 2023 | 4.59% | -2.70% | 0.53% | 1.08% | -2.09% | 4.67% | 2.42% | -1.71% | -3.64% | -2.09% | 6.63% | 4.77% | 12.44% |
| 2022 | -1.93% | -1.50% | 2.44% | -5.07% | 1.06% | -6.82% | 4.98% | -2.42% | -6.37% | 6.30% | 4.61% | -3.01% | -8.50% |
| 2021 | -0.46% | 1.64% | 3.84% | 2.93% | 1.23% | 0.75% | 1.17% | 1.43% | -2.41% | 3.15% | -0.87% | 4.56% | 18.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Delaware Wealth Builder Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.37%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 29, 1996.
- This fund participated in 63.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.37% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.53 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.37%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 62.40%
- Downside Capture
- 63.31%
Expense Ratio
DDIIX has an expense ratio of 0.84%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DDIIX ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% 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 Delaware Wealth Builder Fund (DDIIX) 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.
| DDIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.66 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.37 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.54 | 2.78 | +0.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.18 | 12.44 | +2.74 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Wealth Builder Fund provided a 6.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.11 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.11 | $1.15 | $0.94 | $0.60 | $1.06 | $1.11 | $0.36 | $0.63 | $1.21 | $0.42 | $0.30 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 6.51% | 7.38% | 6.40% | 4.23% | 8.05% | 7.15% | 2.54% | 4.46% | 9.67% | 2.88% | 2.19% | 2.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Wealth Builder 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 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.81 | $1.15 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.10 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.62 | $0.94 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.31 | $0.60 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.81 | $1.06 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.86 | $1.11 |
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 Delaware Wealth Builder 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 Delaware Wealth Builder Fund was 47.01%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 565 trading sessions.
The current Delaware Wealth Builder Fund drawdown is 0.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -47.01%Nov 2008 | 1y 5mo | 2y 3mo | 3y 8moJun 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.46%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 8mo 27d | 10mo 6dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -24.75%Oct 1998 | 1y | 4y 7mo | 5y 7moOct 1997 - May 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -15.70%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2011 correction2011 | -14.92%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 5mo | 10mo 3dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DDIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.01% | -56.78% | +9.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.46% | -9.10% | +2.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.62% | -18.90% | +7.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.70% | -25.43% | +9.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.46% | -33.92% | +4.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.53% | -1.80% | +1.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.42% | -10.71% | +4.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.50% | 2.03% | -0.53% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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