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Elfun Diversified Fund (ELDFX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US28627D1054
Inception Date
Jan 3, 1988
Min. Investment
$500
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Elfun Diversified Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Elfun Diversified Fund (ELDFX) has returned -3.14% so far this year and 12.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ELDFX has returned 7.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Elfun Diversified Fund

1D
0.14%
1M
-6.58%
YTD
-3.14%
6M
-0.68%
1Y
12.31%
3Y*
11.63%
5Y*
6.36%
10Y*
7.91%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1987, ELDFX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 19 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ELDFX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 29, 2000 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 26, 1989 at -10.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.23%1.42%-6.58%-3.14%
20252.18%0.77%-1.97%0.83%2.92%3.26%0.55%2.23%2.67%1.60%0.30%0.62%17.04%
20240.31%2.43%2.42%-3.25%3.57%1.72%1.89%2.09%1.95%-2.46%2.67%-2.07%11.55%
20235.76%-2.94%2.86%1.28%-1.15%3.78%2.30%-1.99%-3.79%-2.39%7.51%4.58%16.13%
2022-3.55%-2.15%0.34%-6.23%0.68%-5.93%4.99%-3.45%-7.14%3.21%6.49%-2.66%-15.33%
2021-0.62%1.06%1.52%3.13%1.13%1.03%0.93%1.58%-2.99%3.21%-1.43%2.66%11.62%

Benchmark Metrics

Elfun Diversified Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.25%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1988.

  • This fund participated in 61.43% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.36% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.25% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.52 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
2.25%
Beta
0.52
0.67
Upside Capture
60.36%
Downside Capture
61.43%

Expense Ratio

ELDFX has an expense ratio of 0.33%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ELDFX ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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.


ELDFX Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
ELDFX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ELDFX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6868
Sortino Ratio Rank
ELDFX Omega Ratio Rank: 6666
Omega Ratio Rank
ELDFX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6666
Calmar Ratio Rank
ELDFX Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Elfun Diversified Fund (ELDFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ELDFXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.21

0.90

+0.31

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.74

1.39

+0.36

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.54

1.40

+0.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.72

6.61

+0.11

Explore ELDFX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Elfun Diversified Fund provided a 8.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.71 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.71$1.71$1.29$0.49$1.34$1.72$0.95$0.82$0.55$2.06$0.55$1.05

Dividend yield

8.02%7.77%6.38%2.56%7.89%7.91%4.54%4.17%3.24%11.08%3.06%6.01%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Elfun Diversified Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.71$1.71
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.29$1.29
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.49
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.34$1.34
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.72$1.72

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 Elfun Diversified 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 Elfun Diversified Fund was 40.54%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 962 trading sessions.

The current Elfun Diversified Fund drawdown is 6.79%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-40.54%Nov 1, 2007339Mar 9, 2009962Jan 2, 20131301
-22.95%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 202093Aug 4, 2020120
-21.52%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022339Feb 22, 2024574
-19.72%Feb 2, 2001421Oct 9, 2002254Oct 13, 2003675
-14.16%Jul 21, 199857Oct 8, 199853Dec 23, 1998110

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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