- ISIN
- US86164T1079
- CUSIP
- 86164T107
- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Dec 23, 2010
- Category
- Emerging Markets Bonds
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
EDF Performance Chart
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) is up 21.2% since the beginning of the year. EDF is currently trading at $6 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EDF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,346.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) has returned 21.21% so far this year and 30.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EDF has returned 5.46% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund
- 1D
- -0.71%
- 1M
- 7.79%
- YTD
- 21.21%
- 6M
- 25.24%
- 1Y
- 30.29%
- 3Y*
- 26.69%
- 5Y*
- 6.12%
- 10Y*
- 5.46%
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%
EDF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2010, EDF's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +27.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -32.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, EDF closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +19.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -26.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.84% | 3.20% | -5.17% | 10.08% | 5.03% | 5.20% | 21.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.30% | 3.61% | -0.59% | -1.39% | 1.64% | 3.45% | 1.58% | 3.37% | -1.37% | 1.00% | -1.20% | 2.28% | 22.24% |
| 2024 | 3.22% | 10.98% | 13.88% | -1.87% | 6.87% | -4.02% | 2.20% | 0.31% | 0.38% | -0.60% | -1.37% | -5.25% | 25.54% |
| 2023 | 27.68% | -2.17% | -8.73% | -6.45% | -3.88% | 14.37% | 8.77% | -2.10% | -4.36% | -14.81% | 19.85% | -0.23% | 21.63% |
| 2022 | -2.12% | -6.26% | 9.93% | -10.83% | -5.39% | -17.66% | 8.44% | -3.29% | -16.88% | -0.96% | 19.72% | -0.54% | -27.96% |
| 2021 | 1.49% | 7.76% | -2.00% | -1.13% | 2.57% | 2.61% | -1.78% | 0.95% | -9.81% | -1.94% | -7.38% | 1.06% | -8.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.92%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2010.
- This fund participated in 122.95% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.21 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
- -1.92%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.21
- Upside Capture
- 83.47%
- Downside Capture
- 122.95%
Expense Ratio
EDF has a high expense ratio of 1.45%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EDF ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% 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 Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) 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.
| EDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.22 | 2.78 | +0.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.35 | 12.44 | -0.09 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund provided a 12.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.72 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.86 | $1.33 | $2.16 | $2.16 | $2.16 | $2.16 | $2.16 |
Dividend yield | 12.81% | 14.49% | 15.32% | 16.71% | 17.31% | 12.91% | 16.46% | 15.67% | 19.37% | 13.58% | 14.75% | 17.93% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets 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 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.36 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2023 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2022 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.72 |
| 2021 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.86 |
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 Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets 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 Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund was 64.23%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 917 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund drawdown is 0.71%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -64.23%Oct 2022 | 2y 9mo | 3y 8mo | 6y 5moJan 2020 - Jun 2026 |
2016 bear market2016 | -45.78%Jan 2016 | 2y 11mo | 1y 22d | 3y 11moFeb 2013 - Feb 2017 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.41%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 5mo 15d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2011 correction2011 | -13.72%Dec 2011 | 3mo 22d | 29d | 4mo 21dSep 2011 - Jan 2012 |
2017 correction2017 | -12.47%Dec 2017 | 1mo 23d | 1mo 19d | 3mo 12dOct 2017 - Jan 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.23% | -56.78% | -7.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.44% | -9.10% | -0.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.32% | -18.90% | -5.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -52.47% | -25.43% | -27.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -64.23% | -33.92% | -30.31% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.71% | -1.80% | +1.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.42% | -10.71% | -10.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.46% | 2.03% | +0.43% |
Volatility
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