Delaware Ivy Corporate Bond Fund (IBJAX)
The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in corporate bonds (also referred to as corporate “debt securities” or “fixed-income securities”). For this purpose, "corporate bonds" includes any debt security issued by a domestic or foreign company with an initial maturity greater than one year. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US46600G1013 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46600G101 |
| Issuer | Delaware Funds |
| Inception Date | Mar 30, 1964 |
| Category | Corporate Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $750 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
IBJAX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Delaware Ivy Corporate Bond 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
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | N/A | 11.29% |
| 1 month | N/A | 4.87% |
| 6 months | N/A | 17.88% |
| 1 year | N/A | 29.16% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 13.20% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.97% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IBJAX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.92% | -3.05% | 2.38% | 0.66% | -1.35% | 0.22% | 0.35% | -0.67% | -2.57% | -1.56% | -1.34% | ||
| 2022 | -3.11% | -2.00% | -2.68% | -5.65% | 0.51% | -2.88% | 3.45% | -3.10% | -5.41% | -0.97% | 4.72% | -0.69% | -16.89% |
| 2021 | -0.99% | -1.66% | -1.69% | 1.10% | 0.62% | 1.70% | 1.36% | -0.31% | -1.07% | 0.14% | 0.14% | -0.16% | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 2.56% | 1.07% | -6.24% | 4.79% | 1.84% | 2.26% | 3.09% | -1.55% | 0.01% | -0.28% | 2.49% | 5.78% | 16.38% |
| 2019 | 1.78% | 0.02% | 2.49% | 0.18% | 1.47% | 1.93% | 0.64% | 2.82% | -0.59% | 0.32% | 0.17% | -0.11% | 11.63% |
| 2018 | -1.04% | -1.12% | 0.02% | -0.81% | 0.52% | -0.31% | 0.52% | 0.51% | -0.31% | -1.31% | 0.02% | 1.56% | -1.79% |
| 2017 | -0.16% | -0.46% | 0.44% | -0.18% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Ivy Corporate Bond Fund (IBJAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Ivy Corporate Bond Fund granted a 1.48% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.22 | $0.37 | $0.92 | $2.37 | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 1.48% | 2.47% | 5.03% | 12.23% | 2.45% | 2.63% | 0.62% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Ivy Corporate Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.35 | |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.37 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.63 | $0.92 |
| 2020 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $2.03 | $2.37 |
| 2019 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.13 | $0.46 |
| 2018 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.12 | $0.45 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.11 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Delaware Ivy Corporate Bond 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 Delaware Ivy Corporate Bond Fund was 22.61%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -22.61% | Aug 5, 2021 | 307 | Oct 21, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -14.06% | Mar 9, 2020 | 10 | Mar 20, 2020 | 56 | Jun 10, 2020 | 66 |
| -5.03% | Jan 4, 2021 | 52 | Mar 18, 2021 | 84 | Jul 19, 2021 | 136 |
| -3.83% | Dec 14, 2017 | 224 | Nov 2, 2018 | 65 | Feb 8, 2019 | 289 |
| -2.71% | Sep 5, 2019 | 7 | Sep 13, 2019 | 77 | Jan 3, 2020 | 84 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Delaware Ivy Corporate Bond Fund volatility is 0.54%, 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.