- ISIN
- US5574926185
- CUSIP
- 557492618
- Issuer
- Madison Funds
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2006
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MMDAX Performance Chart
Madison Moderate Allocation Fund (MMDAX) is up 8.6% since the beginning of the year. MMDAX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MMDAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,261.
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Returns By Period
Madison Moderate Allocation Fund (MMDAX) has returned 8.63% so far this year and 17.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MMDAX has returned 6.39% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Madison Moderate Allocation Fund
- 1D
- 0.74%
- 1M
- 2.01%
- YTD
- 8.63%
- 6M
- 8.30%
- 1Y
- 17.54%
- 3Y*
- 10.56%
- 5Y*
- 4.74%
- 10Y*
- 6.39%
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%
MMDAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 3, 2006, MMDAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MMDAX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 28, 2018 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 31, 2018 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.31% | 2.09% | -5.03% | 5.83% | 2.88% | 0.58% | 8.63% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.14% | 0.36% | -2.18% | -0.46% | 2.43% | 2.92% | -0.35% | 2.31% | 1.48% | 0.60% | 0.68% | 0.79% | 11.13% |
| 2024 | 0.19% | 1.73% | 2.26% | -2.86% | 2.37% | 0.93% | 1.84% | 1.71% | 1.24% | -2.28% | 2.87% | -3.01% | 6.97% |
| 2023 | 4.15% | -2.59% | 2.35% | 0.70% | -1.69% | 2.42% | 2.17% | -1.35% | -2.94% | -2.22% | 5.67% | 3.64% | 10.32% |
| 2022 | -3.24% | -1.36% | 0.37% | -5.67% | 0.58% | -5.49% | 4.59% | -3.51% | -6.36% | 3.45% | 4.48% | -2.55% | -14.49% |
| 2021 | -0.34% | 0.26% | 0.69% | 2.40% | 1.51% | -0.08% | 0.66% | 0.41% | -2.86% | 2.69% | -1.15% | 2.54% | 6.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
Madison Moderate Allocation Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.20%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 03, 2006.
- This fund participated in 65.08% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.86% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.53 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
- -0.20%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 52.86%
- Downside Capture
- 65.08%
Expense Ratio
MMDAX has an expense ratio of 0.71%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MMDAX ranks 51 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 Madison Moderate Allocation Fund (MMDAX) 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.
| MMDAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.47 | 2.78 | -0.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.37 | 12.44 | -2.07 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Madison Moderate Allocation Fund provided a 5.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.69 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.69 | $0.69 | $0.40 | $0.22 | $0.13 | $0.97 | $1.07 | $0.46 | $0.94 | $0.61 | $0.48 | $0.75 |
Dividend yield | 5.64% | 6.12% | 3.70% | 2.15% | 1.39% | 8.46% | 9.24% | 3.95% | 9.05% | 5.13% | 4.36% | 7.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Madison Moderate Allocation 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.69 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.97 |
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 Madison Moderate Allocation 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 Madison Moderate Allocation Fund was 43.12%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 977 trading sessions.
The current Madison Moderate Allocation Fund drawdown is 0.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -43.12%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 3moOct 2007 - Jan 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -25.36%Oct 2022 | 9mo 17d | 2y 10mo | 3y 7moDec 2021 - Aug 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -18.10%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.09%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 19d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 pullback2016 | -9.68%Jan 2016 | 8mo 28d | 5mo 24d | 1y 2moApr 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MMDAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.12% | -56.78% | +13.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.05% | -9.10% | +2.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.02% | -18.90% | +8.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.36% | -25.43% | +0.07% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -25.36% | -33.92% | +8.56% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.25% | -1.80% | +1.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.36% | -10.71% | +3.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.67% | 2.03% | -0.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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