Delaware Strategic Income Fund (DEGGX)
Under normal circumstances, the Manager will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. and foreign debt securities, including those in emerging markets (80% policy). It may invest up to 100% of its net assets in high yield, lower-quality debt securities. The fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in foreign securities, including emerging markets securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2460942053 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 246094205 |
| Issuer | Delaware Funds by Macquarie |
| Inception Date | Aug 15, 1985 |
| Category | Multisector Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
DEGGX has a high expense ratio of 0.90%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Delaware Strategic Income 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 Strategic Income Fund had a return of 0.74% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.54% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Delaware Strategic Income Fund had an annualized return of 2.71%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.67%, indicating that Delaware Strategic Income Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 0.74% | 9.49% |
| 1 month | 0.85% | 1.20% |
| 6 months | 6.93% | 18.29% |
| 1 year | 6.54% | 26.44% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.12% | 12.64% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.71% | 10.67% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DEGGX, 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 | 0.73% | -0.63% | 1.15% | -1.71% | 0.74% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 3.19% | -1.38% | 0.85% | 0.55% | -0.54% | 0.70% | 1.10% | -0.27% | -1.66% | -1.22% | 4.18% | 3.64% | 9.29% |
| 2022 | -1.59% | -2.12% | -0.65% | -3.05% | -1.08% | -4.66% | 2.75% | -0.16% | -4.52% | 0.43% | 3.43% | 0.55% | -10.50% |
| 2021 | 0.09% | -0.30% | -0.62% | 1.07% | 0.78% | 0.30% | 0.22% | 0.30% | -0.51% | -0.16% | -0.89% | 0.90% | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.19% | -0.03% | -10.65% | 4.45% | 3.90% | 1.94% | 2.95% | 1.41% | -0.41% | 0.84% | 3.46% | 1.38% | 9.96% |
| 2019 | 2.89% | 0.65% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.61% | 1.61% | 0.56% | 0.96% | 0.09% | 0.74% | 0.25% | 1.16% | 12.05% |
| 2018 | -0.05% | -0.75% | -0.41% | -0.23% | -0.48% | -0.22% | 0.70% | -0.28% | 0.14% | -1.41% | -1.02% | -0.52% | -4.46% |
| 2017 | 0.39% | 0.90% | -0.14% | 1.23% | 0.87% | 0.63% | 1.09% | 0.37% | 0.13% | 0.20% | 0.47% | 0.68% | 7.03% |
| 2016 | 1.16% | 0.43% | 0.65% | 0.43% | 0.07% | 1.65% | 0.79% | -0.02% | -0.12% | -0.70% | -2.13% | 0.12% | 2.30% |
| 2015 | 2.22% | -0.69% | 0.36% | -0.12% | -0.24% | -1.40% | 0.47% | -0.37% | 0.33% | 0.08% | -0.37% | -0.74% | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 1.37% | 0.98% | 0.04% | 0.87% | 1.21% | 0.27% | -0.31% | 1.08% | -1.02% | 1.08% | 0.46% | -0.24% | 5.89% |
| 2013 | -0.34% | 0.33% | 0.27% | 1.28% | -2.01% | -2.43% | 0.37% | -0.80% | 0.86% | 1.33% | -0.33% | 0.02% | -1.52% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DEGGX is 47, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
DEGGX (Delaware Strategic Income Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Strategic Income Fund (DEGGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Strategic Income Fund granted a 5.17% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.35 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.44 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.29 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 5.17% | 4.90% | 4.59% | 3.78% | 4.00% | 4.05% | 4.94% | 5.20% | 2.56% | 2.78% | 3.35% | 3.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Strategic Income 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.13 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2019 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.33 |
| 2018 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2017 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.44 |
| 2016 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.21 |
| 2015 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.23 |
| 2014 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.29 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Delaware Strategic Income 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 Strategic Income Fund was 20.42%, occurring on Jan 24, 1995. Recovery took 956 trading sessions.
The current Delaware Strategic Income Fund drawdown is 2.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.42% | Jul 15, 1986 | 2226 | Jan 24, 1995 | 956 | Sep 22, 1998 | 3182 |
| -16.8% | Feb 24, 2020 | 22 | Mar 24, 2020 | 83 | Jul 22, 2020 | 105 |
| -16.07% | Sep 16, 2021 | 278 | Oct 21, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -7.19% | Sep 10, 2008 | 35 | Oct 28, 2008 | 51 | Jan 12, 2009 | 86 |
| -6.41% | Oct 6, 1998 | 221 | Aug 10, 1999 | 252 | Aug 4, 2000 | 473 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Delaware Strategic Income Fund volatility is 1.38%, 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.