- ISIN
- US31420B5084
- CUSIP
- 31420B508
- Issuer
- Federated
- Inception Date
- Sep 2, 2005
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FGCSX Performance Chart
Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd (FGCSX) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. FGCSX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FGCSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,071.
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Returns By Period
Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd (FGCSX) has returned 0.32% so far this year and 3.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FGCSX has returned 1.86% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- 0.04%
- YTD
- 0.32%
- 6M
- 0.74%
- 1Y
- 3.67%
- 3Y*
- 4.13%
- 5Y*
- 1.39%
- 10Y*
- 1.86%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
FGCSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 6, 2005, FGCSX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.24%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 24.1 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -3.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FGCSX closed higher 35% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 18, 2009 with a return of +1.9%, 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 | 0.12% | 0.60% | -0.66% | 0.22% | 0.14% | -0.10% | 0.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.58% | 0.72% | 0.52% | 0.72% | -0.27% | 0.91% | -0.08% | 1.00% | 0.31% | 0.32% | 0.51% | 0.32% | 5.72% |
| 2024 | 0.35% | -0.65% | 0.30% | -0.83% | 0.90% | 0.40% | 1.42% | 1.01% | 0.90% | -0.96% | 0.53% | -0.11% | 3.28% |
| 2023 | 1.40% | -1.24% | 1.61% | 0.39% | -0.51% | -0.40% | 0.50% | 0.09% | -0.49% | -0.31% | 1.81% | 1.68% | 4.56% |
| 2022 | -1.02% | -0.67% | -1.64% | -1.18% | 0.19% | -1.00% | 1.01% | -0.97% | -2.11% | -0.15% | 1.43% | 0.10% | -5.92% |
| 2021 | -0.09% | -0.37% | -0.29% | 0.38% | 0.20% | -0.07% | 0.29% | 0.01% | -0.28% | -0.38% | -0.18% | 0.04% | -0.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd has an annualized alpha of 3.28%, beta of -0.03, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 07, 2005.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (9.69%) than losses (0.01%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 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 0.04 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
- 3.28%
- Beta
- -0.03
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 9.69%
- Downside Capture
- 0.01%
Expense Ratio
FGCSX has an expense ratio of 0.63%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FGCSX ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd (FGCSX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FGCSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.75 | 2.39 | -0.63 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.09 | 3.25 | -0.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.43 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.90 | 3.11 | -0.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.78 | 14.38 | -4.61 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd provided a 3.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 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 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.30 | $0.22 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.14 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.18 | $0.21 | $0.24 |
Dividend yield | 3.82% | 3.85% | 3.03% | 2.21% | 1.19% | 1.03% | 1.28% | 2.07% | 2.05% | 1.74% | 2.04% | 2.36% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd. 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.39 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.30 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.22 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.11 |
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 Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd. 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 Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd was 8.80%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 448 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes Short-Interm Total Ret Bd Fd drawdown is 0.40%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -8.80%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 9mo | 2y 10moSep 2021 - Aug 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -6.58%Oct 2008 | 1mo 14d | 6mo 13d | 7mo 27dSep 2008 - May 2009 |
2013 pullback2013 | -3.78%Jun 2013 | 1mo 22d | 8mo 6d | 9mo 28dMay 2013 - Feb 2014 |
2010 pullback2010 | -2.95%Dec 2010 | 1mo 10d | 5mo 2d | 6mo 12dNov 2010 - May 2011 |
2006 pullback2006 | -2.83%Jun 2006 | 9mo 22d | 2mo 6d | 11mo 28dSep 2005 - Aug 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FGCSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.80% | -56.78% | +47.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.27% | -9.10% | +7.83% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.54% | -18.90% | +17.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.80% | -25.43% | +16.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -8.80% | -33.92% | +25.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.40% | 0.00% | -0.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.14% | -10.72% | +9.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.38% | 1.97% | -1.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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