Columbia Dividend Income Fund (GSFTX)
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of income-producing (dividend-paying) equity securities, which will consist primarily of common stocks but also may include preferred stocks and convertible securities. It invests principally in securities of companies believed to be undervalued but also may invest in securities of companies believed to have the potential for long-term growth. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US19765N2457 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Columbia Threadneedle |
| Inception Date | Mar 4, 1998 |
| Category | Large Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
GSFTX features an expense ratio of 0.66%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Columbia Dividend Income Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Columbia Dividend Income Fund had a return of 18.61% year-to-date (YTD) and 28.01% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Columbia Dividend Income Fund had an annualized return of 11.26%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 11.39%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 18.61% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 0.74% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 10.31% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 28.01% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.04% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.26% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GSFTX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.35% | 3.44% | 3.39% | -3.44% | 2.30% | 0.71% | 3.45% | 3.30% | 1.18% | -1.20% | 18.61% | ||
| 2023 | 1.73% | -2.72% | 0.88% | 1.29% | -2.89% | 5.93% | 3.56% | -2.14% | -3.51% | -2.10% | 6.41% | 4.35% | 10.57% |
| 2022 | -3.61% | -2.36% | 3.52% | -4.50% | 1.78% | -6.85% | 5.46% | -2.61% | -7.77% | 10.10% | 6.87% | -3.32% | -4.95% |
| 2021 | -1.08% | 3.33% | 6.54% | 2.89% | 2.53% | 0.32% | 1.86% | 1.80% | -4.57% | 6.63% | -2.29% | 6.26% | 26.26% |
| 2020 | -0.74% | -8.78% | -10.98% | 9.50% | 3.31% | 0.15% | 4.08% | 4.44% | -2.23% | -2.74% | 11.05% | 2.79% | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 6.05% | 4.17% | 1.33% | 3.70% | -5.46% | 6.20% | 1.59% | -1.26% | 2.82% | 0.99% | 2.51% | 2.97% | 28.12% |
| 2018 | 4.13% | -3.83% | -2.11% | -1.12% | 1.79% | 0.02% | 4.64% | 1.86% | 0.62% | -4.39% | 3.09% | -8.34% | -4.38% |
| 2017 | 0.84% | 4.20% | -0.06% | 0.90% | 1.59% | 0.51% | 1.27% | 0.67% | 2.36% | 1.93% | 3.46% | 1.41% | 20.74% |
| 2016 | -2.50% | -0.06% | 6.02% | 0.28% | 1.82% | 1.74% | 1.87% | -0.21% | -0.67% | -1.44% | 3.62% | 2.51% | 13.44% |
| 2015 | -3.01% | 4.79% | -1.98% | 0.80% | 0.95% | -2.58% | 2.54% | -6.02% | -1.64% | 8.45% | 0.21% | -1.08% | 0.65% |
| 2014 | -3.82% | 3.97% | 2.00% | 0.81% | 1.55% | 1.74% | -1.56% | 3.90% | -0.81% | 2.06% | 2.67% | -0.25% | 12.65% |
| 2013 | 5.15% | 2.00% | 3.90% | 3.36% | 1.01% | -1.00% | 3.45% | -3.68% | 2.54% | 4.51% | 2.30% | 2.25% | 28.64% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of GSFTX is 83, placing it in the top 17% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Dividend Income Fund (GSFTX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Columbia Dividend Income Fund provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.61 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 7 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.61 | $0.59 | $0.56 | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.44 | $0.39 | $0.37 | $0.51 | $0.43 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 1.70% | 1.95% | 1.93% | 1.46% | 1.74% | 1.82% | 2.22% | 1.78% | 1.94% | 2.92% | 2.26% | 1.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Dividend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.56 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.46 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.45 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.45 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.44 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.39 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.37 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.51 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.43 |
| 2013 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.36 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Columbia Dividend 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 Columbia Dividend Income Fund was 47.69%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 724 trading sessions.
The current Columbia Dividend Income Fund drawdown is 0.45%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -47.69% | Oct 10, 2007 | 352 | Mar 5, 2009 | 724 | Jan 18, 2012 | 1076 |
| -37.61% | May 23, 2001 | 343 | Oct 9, 2002 | 539 | Dec 1, 2004 | 882 |
| -32.76% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 163 | Nov 11, 2020 | 190 |
| -17.02% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 200 | Jul 20, 2023 | 386 |
| -15.98% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 66 | Apr 1, 2019 | 130 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Columbia Dividend Income Fund volatility is 3.22%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.