- ISIN
- US3620086096
- Issuer
- GMO
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 1997
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Min. Investment
- $5,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
GUGAX Performance Chart
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund (GUGAX) is up 1.0% since the beginning of the year. GUGAX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GUGAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $982.
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Returns By Period
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund (GUGAX) has returned 0.96% so far this year and 5.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GUGAX has returned 1.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- 0.96%
- 6M
- 0.99%
- 1Y
- 5.99%
- 3Y*
- 4.32%
- 5Y*
- -0.37%
- 10Y*
- 1.52%
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%
GUGAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1998, GUGAX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.06%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 96.3 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst month was Dec 2008 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.
On a daily basis, GUGAX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2024 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 23, 2008 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.57% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.59% | 2.24% | 0.12% | 0.17% | -0.69% | 1.68% | -0.24% | 1.27% | 1.02% | 0.62% | 0.56% | -0.25% | 7.29% |
| 2024 | -0.34% | -1.21% | 1.05% | -2.59% | 1.66% | 0.93% | 1.90% | 1.41% | 1.34% | -2.64% | 1.07% | -1.47% | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 3.34% | -2.71% | 2.36% | 0.65% | -1.12% | -0.18% | 0.36% | -0.47% | -2.08% | -2.55% | 4.24% | 4.37% | 6.02% |
| 2022 | -2.04% | -1.93% | -3.08% | -3.89% | 0.34% | -2.73% | 3.56% | -2.93% | -4.70% | -1.04% | 3.82% | -0.58% | -14.52% |
| 2021 | -0.91% | -2.52% | -1.29% | 1.71% | 0.64% | 0.89% | 0.94% | -0.15% | -1.19% | -1.36% | 0.00% | 0.10% | -3.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.85%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 1998.
- This fund participated in 12.64% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 7.73% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.02 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
- 0.85%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 7.73%
- Downside Capture
- 12.64%
Expense Ratio
GUGAX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GUGAX ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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 GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund (GUGAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| GUGAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.03 | 2.39 | -0.36 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.31 | 3.25 | +0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.43 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.34 | 3.11 | +2.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.55 | 14.38 | +1.16 |
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
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund provided a 4.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.79 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.79 | $0.64 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.57 | $1.66 | $1.23 | $1.05 | $0.52 | $0.69 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 4.52% | 3.69% | 4.34% | 0.00% | 1.94% | 2.90% | 7.96% | 5.74% | 5.08% | 2.43% | 3.29% | 1.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GMO Multi-Sector Fixed 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 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.64 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 |
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 GMO Multi-Sector Fixed 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 GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund was 38.57%, occurring on Mar 10, 2009. Recovery took 2759 trading sessions.
The current GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund drawdown is 6.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -38.57%Mar 2009 | 2y 2mo | 10y 11mo | 13y 2moDec 2006 - Feb 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.06%Oct 2022 | 2y 2mo | — | 5y 10moAug 2020 - now |
2000 correction2000 | -13.96%Jan 2000 | 1y 3mo | 1y 8mo | 2y 12moOct 1998 - Oct 2001 |
2003 pullback2003 | -9.52%Jan 2003 | 3mo 10d | 1y 2mo | 1y 5moSep 2002 - Mar 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -8.85%Mar 2020 | 9d | 3mo 8d | 3mo 17dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GUGAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.57% | -56.78% | +18.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.16% | -9.10% | +7.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.12% | -18.90% | +12.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.53% | -25.43% | +4.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.06% | -33.92% | +10.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.72% | 0.00% | -6.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.27% | -10.72% | -0.55% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.43% | 1.97% | -1.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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