Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund (DEEIX)
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in corporate bonds (80% policy). It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in high yield corporate bonds ("junk bonds"). In addition, the fund may invest up to 40% of its total assets in foreign securities, but the fund's total non-U.S.-dollar currency exposure will be limited, in the aggregate, to no more than 25% of net assets.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2459087936 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Delaware Funds by Macquarie |
| Inception Date | Sep 14, 1998 |
| Category | Long-Term Bond |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
DEEIX features an expense ratio of 0.57%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund had a return of 5.17% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.83% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund had an annualized return of 2.96%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.92%, indicating that Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.17% | 17.95% |
| 1 month | 2.78% | 3.13% |
| 6 months | 8.27% | 9.95% |
| 1 year | 14.83% | 24.88% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.32% | 13.37% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.96% | 10.92% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DEEIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.44% | -2.51% | 1.74% | -4.74% | 2.83% | 0.54% | 2.91% | 2.20% | 5.17% | ||||
| 2023 | 6.91% | -5.07% | 3.70% | 0.63% | -2.67% | 1.50% | -0.04% | -1.99% | -4.97% | -4.33% | 10.29% | 6.72% | 9.67% |
| 2022 | -5.30% | -3.73% | -2.36% | -9.43% | 0.33% | -4.58% | 4.72% | -4.05% | -8.73% | -2.09% | 8.08% | -1.85% | -26.47% |
| 2021 | -2.37% | -3.16% | -2.65% | 1.79% | 0.73% | 3.84% | 2.27% | -0.16% | -1.86% | 1.43% | 0.02% | -0.33% | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 4.48% | 1.82% | -11.27% | 8.48% | 0.88% | 2.53% | 6.92% | -3.23% | -0.68% | -0.27% | 5.81% | 0.40% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 3.22% | 0.23% | 4.22% | 0.49% | 2.66% | 3.38% | 1.49% | 6.31% | -1.50% | 0.46% | 0.40% | 0.09% | 23.37% |
| 2018 | -1.34% | -3.29% | 0.63% | -1.99% | 0.18% | -0.75% | 1.45% | -0.14% | -0.61% | -3.38% | -0.47% | 1.90% | -7.68% |
| 2017 | 0.50% | 2.10% | -0.62% | 1.60% | 1.86% | 1.55% | 1.07% | 1.22% | -0.12% | 0.58% | 0.62% | 2.46% | 13.52% |
| 2016 | 1.47% | 0.82% | 3.07% | 1.89% | -0.17% | 3.46% | 3.18% | 0.30% | -1.03% | -2.10% | -4.75% | 1.46% | 7.52% |
| 2015 | 5.35% | -2.11% | 0.03% | -1.90% | -1.62% | -3.49% | 1.32% | -1.23% | 0.54% | 0.66% | -0.97% | -1.29% | -4.88% |
| 2014 | 3.31% | 2.25% | 0.86% | 2.39% | 2.47% | 0.63% | -0.22% | 2.88% | -2.51% | 1.92% | 0.45% | 0.82% | 16.21% |
| 2013 | -1.55% | 1.10% | 0.37% | 3.37% | -3.83% | -4.91% | 0.59% | -1.46% | 0.41% | 2.70% | -0.70% | 0.42% | -3.74% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DEEIX is 20, indicating that it is in the bottom 20% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund (DEEIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund granted a 4.41% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.66 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.66 | $0.64 | $0.61 | $1.57 | $2.26 | $1.24 | $0.82 | $0.92 | $0.70 | $0.77 | $1.79 | $0.92 |
Dividend yield | 4.41% | 4.32% | 4.34% | 7.86% | 10.40% | 5.96% | 4.56% | 4.54% | 3.74% | 4.25% | 9.00% | 4.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Extended Duration Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.45 | |||
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.64 |
| 2022 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.61 |
| 2021 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.96 | $0.05 | $1.57 |
| 2020 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.15 | $1.50 | $0.06 | $2.26 |
| 2019 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.50 | $0.11 | $1.24 |
| 2018 | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.82 |
| 2017 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.92 |
| 2016 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.70 |
| 2015 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.77 |
| 2014 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.15 | $0.89 | $0.07 | $1.79 |
| 2013 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.92 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Delaware Extended Duration Bond 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 Extended Duration Bond Fund was 67.86%, occurring on Jul 3, 2003. Recovery took 118 trading sessions.
The current Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund drawdown is 16.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -67.86% | Jun 16, 2003 | 14 | Jul 3, 2003 | 118 | Dec 19, 2003 | 132 |
| -34.48% | Sep 23, 2021 | 274 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -23.15% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 84 | Jul 20, 2020 | 93 |
| -21.54% | Nov 27, 2007 | 225 | Oct 17, 2008 | 164 | Jun 15, 2009 | 389 |
| -12.29% | May 3, 2013 | 75 | Aug 19, 2013 | 165 | Apr 15, 2014 | 240 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund volatility is 1.71%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.