- ISIN
- US5018854043
- CUSIP
- 501885404
- Issuer
- LKCM
- Inception Date
- Dec 30, 1997
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
LKFIX Performance Chart
LKCM Fixed Income Fund (LKFIX) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. LKFIX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LKFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,085.
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Returns By Period
LKCM Fixed Income Fund (LKFIX) has returned 0.28% so far this year and 3.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LKFIX has returned 2.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
LKCM Fixed Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- 0.57%
- YTD
- 0.28%
- 6M
- 0.56%
- 1Y
- 3.75%
- 3Y*
- 4.54%
- 5Y*
- 1.65%
- 10Y*
- 2.06%
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%
LKFIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 30, 1997, LKFIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.3 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2008 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -3.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, LKFIX closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 27, 1999 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 28, 1999 at -1.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.09% | 0.94% | -1.21% | 0.28% | 0.19% | 0.00% | 0.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.48% | 1.15% | 0.29% | 0.57% | 0.10% | 1.17% | -0.00% | 0.95% | 0.65% | 0.28% | 0.66% | 0.18% | 6.66% |
| 2024 | 0.10% | -0.68% | 0.67% | -1.07% | 0.98% | 0.84% | 1.26% | 1.25% | 0.95% | -1.32% | 0.67% | -0.59% | 3.06% |
| 2023 | 1.09% | -1.27% | 1.71% | 0.49% | -0.49% | -0.17% | 0.20% | 0.10% | -0.72% | -0.20% | 2.20% | 2.01% | 4.98% |
| 2022 | -1.10% | -0.56% | -1.64% | -1.24% | 0.58% | -0.79% | 0.87% | -1.35% | -1.75% | -0.30% | 1.40% | 0.16% | -5.63% |
| 2021 | -0.27% | -0.72% | -0.37% | 0.36% | 0.36% | -0.12% | 0.27% | -0.09% | -0.31% | -0.46% | -0.18% | -0.03% | -1.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
LKCM Fixed Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.91%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 30, 1997.
- This fund captured 9.94% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -4.82%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 3.91%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 9.94%
- Downside Capture
- -4.82%
Expense Ratio
LKFIX has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LKFIX ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for LKCM Fixed Income Fund (LKFIX) 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.
| LKFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.19 | 2.78 | -0.60 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.64 | 12.44 | -5.80 |
Dividends
Dividend History
LKCM Fixed Income Fund provided a 3.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.31 | $0.24 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.19 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.29 |
Dividend yield | 3.69% | 3.57% | 3.03% | 2.28% | 1.57% | 1.36% | 1.74% | 2.27% | 2.26% | 2.04% | 2.18% | 2.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for LKCM 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 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.16 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.15 |
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 LKCM 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 LKCM Fixed Income Fund was 8.97%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 446 trading sessions.
The current LKCM Fixed Income Fund drawdown is 0.74%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -8.97%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 6moJan 2021 - Aug 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -7.40%Mar 2020 | 11d | 2mo 22d | 3mo 3dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -6.30%Oct 2008 | 7mo 29d | 1mo 20d | 9mo 19dMar 2008 - Dec 2008 |
1999 pullback1999 | -4.53%Aug 1999 | 3mo 14d | 10mo 11d | 1y 1moApr 1999 - Jun 2000 |
2004 pullback2004 | -3.51%Jun 2004 | 2mo 20d | 3mo 10d | 6moMar 2004 - Sep 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LKFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.97% | -56.78% | +47.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.76% | -9.10% | +7.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.19% | -18.90% | +16.71% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.60% | -25.43% | +16.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -8.97% | -33.92% | +24.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.74% | -1.80% | +1.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.12% | -10.71% | +9.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.58% | 2.03% | -1.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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