- Issuer
- Columbia
- Inception Date
- Oct 2, 2024
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
GFSDX Performance Chart
Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S (GFSDX) is up 8.8% since the beginning of the year. GFSDX is currently trading at $39 per share.
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Returns By Period
Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S (GFSDX) has returned 8.83% so far this year and 21.39% over the past 12 months.
Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S
- 1D
- -0.14%
- 1M
- 0.37%
- YTD
- 8.83%
- 6M
- 8.32%
- 1Y
- 21.39%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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%
GFSDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2024, GFSDX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, GFSDX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.11% | 3.26% | -3.96% | 4.40% | -0.08% | 1.04% | 8.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.06% | 1.19% | -2.58% | -3.08% | 3.95% | 3.08% | 0.77% | 2.88% | 2.34% | -0.43% | 2.62% | 0.30% | 15.83% |
| 2024 | -2.40% | -2.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S has an annualized alpha of 4.73%, beta of 0.62, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 11, 2024.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (63.87%) than losses (39.31%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.73% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.62 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
- 4.73%
- Beta
- 0.62
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 63.87%
- Downside Capture
- 39.31%
Expense Ratio
GFSDX has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GFSDX ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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 Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S (GFSDX) 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.
| GFSDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.37 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.91 | 2.78 | +1.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.74 | 12.44 | +2.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S provided a 4.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.94 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.94 | $1.94 | $1.54 |
Dividend yield | 4.96% | 5.34% | 4.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.30 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $1.94 |
| 2024 | $1.54 | $1.54 |
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 Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S. 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 Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S was 13.02%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 56 trading sessions.
The current Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class S drawdown is 1.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -13.02%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 23d | 4mo 10dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.51%Mar 2026 | 18d | 1mo 11d | 1mo 29dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.22%Dec 2024 | 3d | 29d | 1mo 2dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.11%Nov 2025 | 7d | 6d | 13dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.47%Oct 2025 | 3d | 14d | 17dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GFSDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.02% | -56.78% | +43.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.51% | -9.10% | +3.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.04% | -1.80% | +0.76% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.67% | -10.71% | +9.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.46% | 2.03% | -0.57% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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