- ISIN
- US6642101017
- CUSIP
- 664210101
- Issuer
- Northeast Investors
- Inception Date
- Mar 1, 1950
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
NTHEX Performance Chart
Northeast Investors Trust (NTHEX) is up 0.9% since the beginning of the year. NTHEX is currently trading at $4 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NTHEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,245.
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Returns By Period
Northeast Investors Trust (NTHEX) has returned 0.91% so far this year and 11.92% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NTHEX has returned 4.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Northeast Investors Trust
- 1D
- -0.26%
- 1M
- -0.14%
- YTD
- 0.91%
- 6M
- 1.44%
- 1Y
- 11.92%
- 3Y*
- 8.20%
- 5Y*
- 4.48%
- 10Y*
- 4.07%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
NTHEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, NTHEX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, NTHEX closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 30, 1980 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 28, 1980 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.52% | 0.00% | -0.52% | 1.06% | 0.12% | -0.26% | 0.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.37% | 0.27% | -1.09% | -0.55% | -0.85% | 2.55% | 7.46% | 0.27% | 0.52% | -0.77% | 0.40% | 0.52% | 10.27% |
| 2024 | 1.94% | 0.28% | 0.83% | -0.00% | 0.83% | -1.65% | 0.84% | 1.12% | 1.66% | 1.63% | 0.13% | -0.82% | 6.94% |
| 2023 | 2.34% | 0.29% | 0.87% | 0.57% | -0.57% | 1.16% | 0.57% | 2.02% | -0.85% | -1.43% | 3.20% | 2.27% | 10.83% |
| 2022 | -0.27% | -0.54% | -0.82% | -0.55% | 1.14% | -3.60% | 2.01% | -1.41% | -3.43% | 2.37% | 0.29% | 0.00% | -4.89% |
| 2021 | 1.34% | 1.60% | 1.59% | 0.26% | 0.52% | -0.79% | -0.53% | 0.01% | 0.81% | -0.27% | -0.55% | 1.09% | 5.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
Northeast Investors Trust has an annualized alpha of 3.81%, beta of 0.11, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1980.
- This fund participated in 31.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 31.20% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.11 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 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 0.07 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
- 3.81%
- Beta
- 0.11
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 31.20%
- Downside Capture
- 31.56%
Expense Ratio
NTHEX has a high expense ratio of 1.83%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NTHEX ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Northeast Investors Trust (NTHEX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| NTHEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.62 | 2.39 | -0.77 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.49 | 3.25 | +1.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.77 | 1.43 | +0.34 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.86 | 3.11 | +3.74 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.35 | 14.38 | +4.96 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Northeast Investors Trust provided a 4.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.21 | $0.18 | $0.10 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.39 |
Dividend yield | 4.49% | 4.57% | 5.63% | 5.00% | 2.92% | 5.68% | 5.91% | 5.62% | 5.37% | 6.34% | 6.43% | 8.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northeast Investors Trust. 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.08 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.18 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.18 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
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 Northeast Investors Trust. 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 Northeast Investors Trust was 50.61%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 447 trading sessions.
The current Northeast Investors Trust drawdown is 1.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.61%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 5moJun 2007 - Dec 2010 |
2016 bear market2016 | -36.14%Feb 2016 | 1y 5mo | 8y 7mo | 10y 28dSep 2014 - Oct 2024 |
1981 bear market1981 | -25.14%Sep 1981 | 1y 2mo | 1y 7mo | 2y 9moJul 1980 - Apr 1983 |
1984 correction1984 | -19.81%May 1984 | 1y 6d | 1y 8mo | 2y 8moMay 1983 - Feb 1986 |
1998 correction1998 | -14.16%Oct 1998 | 2mo 25d | 4y 8mo | 4y 11moJul 1998 - Jun 2003 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NTHEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.61% | -56.78% | +6.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.80% | -9.10% | +7.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.28% | -18.90% | +15.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.33% | -25.43% | +17.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.77% | -33.92% | +13.15% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.30% | 0.00% | -1.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.77% | -10.72% | +3.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.64% | 1.97% | -1.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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