- ISIN
- US4658986256
- CUSIP
- 465898625
- Inception Date
- Nov 15, 1987
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $750
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
IBNAX Performance Chart
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund (IBNAX) is up 7.0% since the beginning of the year. IBNAX is currently trading at $27 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IBNAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,447.
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Returns By Period
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund (IBNAX) has returned 7.02% so far this year and 16.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IBNAX has returned 9.22% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund
- 1D
- 0.89%
- 1M
- 1.49%
- YTD
- 7.02%
- 6M
- 6.98%
- 1Y
- 16.80%
- 3Y*
- 14.24%
- 5Y*
- 7.67%
- 10Y*
- 9.22%
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%
IBNAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 1985, IBNAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2001 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, IBNAX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 15, 2022 with a return of +25.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 16, 2022 at -22.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.17% | -0.23% | -4.22% | 7.90% | 2.07% | 0.52% | 7.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.89% | -0.54% | -3.39% | -0.43% | 3.63% | 4.56% | 0.81% | 1.08% | 2.67% | 1.04% | -0.04% | -0.48% | 12.17% |
| 2024 | 1.30% | 3.23% | 2.71% | -3.68% | 3.87% | 1.63% | 2.69% | 1.53% | 1.86% | -1.06% | 3.98% | -3.05% | 15.68% |
| 2023 | 5.42% | -2.52% | 1.74% | 0.95% | -0.89% | 4.58% | 1.58% | -1.35% | -4.08% | -2.02% | 7.96% | 4.46% | 16.19% |
| 2022 | -4.75% | -2.36% | 1.10% | -7.48% | 0.34% | -5.21% | 6.77% | -3.59% | -6.32% | 4.21% | 4.80% | -4.08% | -16.41% |
| 2021 | -1.34% | 3.45% | 2.44% | 3.92% | 0.95% | 0.93% | 0.97% | 1.13% | -3.21% | 5.01% | -1.67% | 2.86% | 16.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.30%, beta of 0.57, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 1985.
- This fund participated in 69.75% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.13% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.57 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
- -0.30%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 56.13%
- Downside Capture
- 69.75%
Expense Ratio
IBNAX has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IBNAX ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund (IBNAX) 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.
| IBNAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.26 | 2.78 | -0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.53 | 12.44 | -2.91 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund provided a 2.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.69 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.69 | $0.79 | $0.44 | $0.23 | $4.79 | $3.15 | $1.76 | $1.88 | $2.56 | $1.15 | $0.54 | $1.46 |
Dividend yield | 2.54% | 3.10% | 1.86% | 1.11% | 26.49% | 11.58% | 6.76% | 7.70% | 11.85% | 4.62% | 2.31% | 6.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Ivy Balanced 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 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.23 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.69 | $4.79 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.09 | $3.15 |
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 Delaware Ivy Balanced 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 Balanced Fund was 52.04%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 2104 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -52.04%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 8y 4mo | 10y 10moMar 2000 - Feb 2011 |
Bear market2022 | -28.04%Oct 2022 | 10mo 1d | 1y 11mo | 2y 9moDec 2021 - Sep 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -25.60%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
1998 correction1998 | -17.58%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 1mo 20d | 4mo 9dJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
2011 correction2011 | -14.42%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 4mo 22d | 7mo 19dJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IBNAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.04% | -56.78% | +4.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.42% | -9.10% | +1.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.91% | -18.90% | +7.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.04% | -25.43% | -2.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.04% | -33.92% | +5.88% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.46% | -10.71% | +0.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.76% | 2.03% | -0.27% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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