- ISIN
- US39137C3051
- Issuer
- Great-West
- Inception Date
- May 21, 2003
- Category
- Intermediate Core Bond
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
MXFDX Performance Chart
Great-West Core Bond Fund (MXFDX) is up 0.4% since the beginning of the year. MXFDX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MXFDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $982.
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Returns By Period
Great-West Core Bond Fund (MXFDX) has returned 0.40% so far this year and 4.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MXFDX has returned 1.42% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Great-West Core Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.30%
- 1M
- 0.91%
- YTD
- 0.40%
- 6M
- 0.51%
- 1Y
- 4.56%
- 3Y*
- 3.99%
- 5Y*
- -0.36%
- 10Y*
- 1.42%
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%
MXFDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 22, 2003, MXFDX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 72.2 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MXFDX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 12, 2018 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst single day was Sep 11, 2018 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.30% | 1.51% | -1.98% | 0.10% | 0.30% | 0.20% | 0.40% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.73% | 1.46% | 0.41% | 0.20% | -0.92% | 1.75% | -0.30% | 1.22% | 1.04% | 0.70% | 0.49% | -0.19% | 6.76% |
| 2024 | -0.52% | -0.83% | 0.94% | -2.59% | 1.81% | 0.94% | 2.38% | 1.41% | 1.51% | -2.65% | 0.81% | -1.53% | 1.52% |
| 2023 | 3.85% | -2.58% | 2.41% | 0.52% | -1.14% | -0.40% | 0.21% | -0.74% | -2.66% | -1.87% | 4.94% | 3.85% | 6.20% |
| 2022 | -2.17% | -1.38% | -2.97% | -4.06% | 0.50% | -2.22% | 2.57% | -2.81% | -4.82% | -1.31% | 4.09% | -0.85% | -14.70% |
| 2021 | -0.52% | -1.22% | -1.22% | 0.81% | 0.09% | 0.84% | 0.97% | -0.17% | -0.88% | -0.09% | 0.18% | -0.31% | -1.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
Great-West Core Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 22, 2003.
- This fund participated in 14.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 9.21% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.01 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
- 1.12%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 9.21%
- Downside Capture
- 14.00%
Expense Ratio
MXFDX has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MXFDX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% 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 Great-West Core Bond Fund (MXFDX) 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.
| MXFDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.78 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.59 | 2.78 | -1.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.41 | 12.44 | -8.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Great-West Core Bond Fund provided a 2.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.21 | $0.11 | $0.29 | $0.36 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 2.86% | 2.87% | 3.23% | 2.18% | 1.21% | 2.62% | 3.08% | 2.41% | 2.40% | 1.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Great-West Core 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.28 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.29 |
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 Great-West Core 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 Great-West Core Bond Fund was 19.90%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Great-West Core Bond Fund drawdown is 2.96%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.90%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | — | 5y 5moJan 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -9.38%Oct 2008 | 9mo 11d | 9mo 3d | 1y 6moJan 2008 - Jul 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -8.67%Mar 2020 | 10d | 2mo 21d | 3mo 1dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2016 pullback2016 | -8.41%Feb 2016 | 3y 2mo | 3y 2mo | 6y 4moDec 2012 - May 2019 |
2006 pullback2006 | -7.11%Jun 2006 | 3y 13d | 1y 6mo | 4y 7moJun 2003 - Jan 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MXFDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.90% | -56.78% | +36.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.98% | -9.10% | +6.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.63% | -18.90% | +12.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.88% | -25.43% | +5.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.90% | -33.92% | +14.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.96% | -1.80% | -1.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.24% | -10.71% | +6.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.06% | 2.03% | -0.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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