- Issuer
- DoubleLine
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2011
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
DLSNX Performance Chart
DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N (DLSNX) is up 1.1% since the beginning of the year. DLSNX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DLSNX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,155.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N (DLSNX) has returned 1.07% so far this year and 3.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DLSNX has returned 2.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 0.33%
- YTD
- 1.07%
- 6M
- 1.14%
- 1Y
- 3.93%
- 3Y*
- 5.22%
- 5Y*
- 2.93%
- 10Y*
- 2.59%
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%
DLSNX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 6, 2011, DLSNX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 28.9 years.
Historically, 80% of months were positive and 20% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +1.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 22 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DLSNX closed higher 23% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 27, 2020 with a return of +0.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -2.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.31% | 0.52% | -0.45% | 0.46% | 0.12% | 0.10% | 1.07% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.48% | 0.77% | 0.26% | 0.46% | 0.27% | 0.70% | 0.17% | 0.79% | 0.37% | 0.35% | 0.45% | 0.28% | 5.49% |
| 2024 | 0.60% | 0.08% | 0.58% | -0.05% | 0.73% | 0.54% | 0.84% | 0.76% | 0.61% | -0.43% | 0.59% | 0.10% | 5.06% |
| 2023 | 1.37% | -0.21% | 0.67% | 0.52% | -0.07% | 0.16% | 0.68% | 0.59% | 0.07% | 0.17% | 1.14% | 1.23% | 6.50% |
| 2022 | -0.41% | -0.52% | -0.92% | -0.60% | -0.17% | -0.68% | 0.49% | 0.00% | -1.24% | -0.39% | 0.95% | 0.42% | -3.04% |
| 2021 | 0.33% | 0.11% | -0.16% | 0.22% | 0.14% | 0.03% | 0.12% | 0.02% | 0.02% | -0.19% | -0.08% | 0.01% | 0.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N has an annualized alpha of 2.32%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 06, 2011.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (8.40%) than losses (2.32%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 2.32%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 8.40%
- Downside Capture
- 2.32%
Expense Ratio
DLSNX has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DLSNX 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 DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N (DLSNX) 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.
| DLSNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.41 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.82 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.95 | 1.37 | +0.59 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.61 | 2.78 | +2.82 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 26.49 | 12.44 | +14.05 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N provided a 4.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.41 | $0.42 | $0.46 | $0.41 | $0.21 | $0.15 | $0.21 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 4.30% | 4.40% | 4.85% | 4.25% | 2.24% | 1.47% | 2.12% | 2.96% | 2.67% | 2.18% | 2.27% | 2.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N. 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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.42 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.46 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.15 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N. 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 DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N was 7.46%, occurring on Mar 25, 2020. Recovery took 118 trading sessions.
The current DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N drawdown is 0.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -7.46%Mar 2020 | 20d | 5mo 20d | 6mo 10dMar 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -4.91%Nov 2022 | 1y 1mo | 9mo 29d | 1y 10moOct 2021 - Aug 2023 |
2013 pullback2013 | -0.84%Jun 2013 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dMay 2013 - Oct 2013 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.72%Mar 2026 | 24d | 22d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2016 pullback2016 | -0.66%Feb 2016 | 3mo 17d | 1mo 10d | 4mo 27dOct 2015 - Mar 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DLSNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.46% | -56.78% | +49.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.72% | -9.10% | +8.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -0.72% | -18.90% | +18.18% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -4.91% | -25.43% | +20.52% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -7.46% | -33.92% | +26.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.10% | -1.80% | +1.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.41% | -10.71% | +10.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.15% | 2.03% | -1.88% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with DLSNX
Add DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund Class N to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with DLSNX