- ISIN
- US2459123087
- CUSIP
- 245912308
- Issuer
- Delaware Funds
- Inception Date
- Nov 25, 1985
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
DTRIX Performance Chart
Delaware Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund (DTRIX) is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year. DTRIX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DTRIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,104.
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Returns By Period
Delaware Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund (DTRIX) has returned 0.60% so far this year and 3.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DTRIX has returned 2.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Delaware Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 0.35%
- YTD
- 0.60%
- 6M
- 0.92%
- 1Y
- 3.51%
- 3Y*
- 4.50%
- 5Y*
- 2.00%
- 10Y*
- 2.12%
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%
DTRIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 22, 1985, DTRIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -2.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, DTRIX closed higher 29% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 1, 1991 with a return of +1.1%, while the worst single day was Sep 19, 2008 at -1.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.18% | 0.42% | -0.42% | 0.33% | 0.35% | -0.25% | 0.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.47% | 0.70% | 0.34% | 0.57% | -0.04% | 0.71% | 0.08% | 0.85% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 5.13% |
| 2024 | 0.31% | -0.22% | 0.45% | -0.44% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 1.12% | 0.83% | 0.69% | -0.43% | 0.59% | -0.04% | 4.38% |
| 2023 | 1.18% | -0.64% | 0.94% | 0.40% | -0.23% | -0.23% | 0.55% | 0.29% | -0.24% | -0.26% | 1.48% | 1.49% | 4.79% |
| 2022 | -0.81% | -0.59% | -1.32% | -0.70% | 0.18% | -1.07% | 0.98% | -0.80% | -1.58% | -0.15% | 1.31% | 0.26% | -4.25% |
| 2021 | 0.05% | -0.20% | -0.19% | 0.30% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.26% | -0.10% | 0.02% | -0.33% | -0.22% | -0.09% | -0.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Delaware Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.60%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 22, 1985.
- This fund captured 8.45% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -6.69%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.01 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
- 3.60%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 8.45%
- Downside Capture
- -6.69%
Expense Ratio
DTRIX has an expense ratio of 0.64%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DTRIX ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund (DTRIX) 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.
| DTRIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.66 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.37 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.64 | 2.78 | +0.86 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.20 | 12.44 | +1.76 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund provided a 3.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.24 | $0.19 | $0.15 | $0.19 | $0.31 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 3.98% | 3.97% | 3.88% | 3.09% | 2.46% | 1.84% | 2.27% | 3.76% | 2.79% | 2.68% | 1.65% | 1.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Limited-Term Diversified 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Delaware Limited-Term Diversified 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 Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund was 7.03%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 321 trading sessions.
The current Delaware Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund drawdown is 0.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -7.03%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 4moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -5.16%Mar 2020 | 15d | 2mo 9d | 2mo 24dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
1989 pullback1989 | -5.13%Sep 1989 | 3y 5mo | 9mo 10d | 4y 2moApr 1986 - Jul 1990 |
2013 pullback2013 | -4.12%Sep 2013 | 1y 1mo | 2y 6mo | 3y 8moJul 2012 - Mar 2016 |
1994 pullback1994 | -3.80%May 1994 | 3mo 7d | 9mo 24d | 1y 26dFeb 1994 - Mar 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DTRIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.03% | -56.78% | +49.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.01% | -9.10% | +8.09% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.01% | -18.90% | +17.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.03% | -25.43% | +18.40% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -7.03% | -33.92% | +26.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.25% | -1.80% | +1.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.99% | -10.71% | +9.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.26% | 2.03% | -1.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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