- ISIN
- US3025441011
- CUSIP
- 302544101
- Issuer
- FPA
- Inception Date
- Jul 11, 1984
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $1,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FPNIX Performance Chart
FPA New Income Fund (FPNIX) is down 0.1% since the beginning of the year. FPNIX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FPNIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,155.
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Returns By Period
FPA New Income Fund (FPNIX) has returned -0.12% so far this year and 3.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FPNIX has returned 2.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% annually.
FPA New Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.28%
- YTD
- -0.12%
- 6M
- 0.24%
- 1Y
- 3.95%
- 3Y*
- 5.27%
- 5Y*
- 2.92%
- 10Y*
- 2.81%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 24.32%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
FPNIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, FPNIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Nov 1981 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Feb 1980 at -6.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 33 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, FPNIX closed higher 32% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 30, 1981 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 1, 1980 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.22% | 1.11% | -1.48% | 0.21% | 0.02% | -0.20% | -0.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.31% | 1.55% | 0.10% | 0.84% | -0.19% | 1.02% | -0.02% | 1.29% | 0.48% | 0.44% | 0.54% | 0.17% | 6.71% |
| 2024 | 0.58% | -0.38% | 0.66% | -0.88% | 1.09% | 0.77% | 1.69% | 1.05% | 1.04% | -1.36% | 0.75% | -0.47% | 4.58% |
| 2023 | 1.45% | -0.56% | 1.13% | 0.10% | -0.10% | -0.10% | 0.56% | 0.58% | 0.18% | -0.32% | 1.76% | 1.94% | 6.78% |
| 2022 | -0.29% | -0.43% | -1.02% | -0.50% | 0.03% | -0.56% | 0.69% | -0.62% | -1.03% | -0.38% | 0.91% | 0.08% | -3.10% |
| 2021 | 0.34% | 0.04% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.20% | -0.01% | 0.20% | -0.02% | 0.17% | -0.03% | -0.03% | -0.14% | 0.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
FPA New Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.42%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1980.
- This fund captured 13.99% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.38%) - 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
- 4.42%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 13.99%
- Downside Capture
- -1.38%
Expense Ratio
FPNIX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FPNIX ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FPA New Income Fund (FPNIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FPNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.36 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.91 | 2.69 | -0.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.51 | 12.34 | -6.83 |
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
FPA New Income Fund provided a 3.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.34 | $0.43 | $0.33 | $0.20 | $0.12 | $0.22 | $0.26 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.23 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 3.83% | 3.36% | 4.39% | 3.37% | 2.13% | 1.24% | 2.17% | 2.63% | 3.10% | 2.84% | 2.31% | 1.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FPA New 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 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.34 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.43 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.12 |
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 FPA New 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 FPA New Income Fund was 22.95%, occurring on Oct 30, 1981. Recovery took 1041 trading sessions.
The current FPA New Income Fund drawdown is 1.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1981 bear market1981 | -22.95%Oct 1981 | 1y 3mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 4moJul 1980 - Dec 1985 |
Black Monday1987 | -8.07%Oct 1987 | 1y 5mo | 3mo 13d | 1y 9moApr 1986 - Jan 1988 |
1980 pullback1980 | -7.86%Mar 1980 | 2mo | 1mo 1d | 3mo 1dJan 1980 - May 1980 |
1988 pullback1988 | -4.71%May 1988 | 2mo 20d | 4mo 20d | 7mo 10dMar 1988 - Oct 1988 |
Bear market2022 | -4.67%Oct 2022 | 12mo 4d | 1y 14d | 2y 13dOct 2021 - Nov 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FPNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.95% | -56.78% | +33.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.97% | -9.10% | +7.13% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.97% | -18.90% | +16.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -4.67% | -25.43% | +20.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -4.67% | -33.92% | +29.25% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.44% | -2.97% | +1.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.86% | -10.72% | +8.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.68% | 1.97% | -1.29% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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