- ISIN
- US2461186577
- Issuer
- Delaware Funds
- Inception Date
- Aug 1, 2003
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
OIFIX Performance Chart
Optimum Fixed Income Fund (OIFIX) is up 0.5% since the beginning of the year. OIFIX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of OIFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $997.
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Returns By Period
Optimum Fixed Income Fund (OIFIX) has returned 0.48% so far this year and 5.14% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, OIFIX has returned 2.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Optimum Fixed Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 0.97%
- YTD
- 0.48%
- 6M
- 0.72%
- 1Y
- 5.14%
- 3Y*
- 4.33%
- 5Y*
- -0.07%
- 10Y*
- 2.07%
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%
OIFIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 2003, OIFIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, OIFIX closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 6, 2003 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Aug 7, 2003 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.24% | 1.44% | -2.01% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.12% | 0.48% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.75% | 2.11% | 0.00% | -0.00% | -0.61% | 1.83% | -0.24% | 1.32% | 1.19% | 0.59% | 0.58% | -0.09% | 7.64% |
| 2024 | -0.12% | -1.47% | 0.99% | -2.70% | 1.89% | 0.99% | 2.33% | 1.44% | 1.30% | -2.45% | 1.19% | -1.74% | 1.49% |
| 2023 | 3.50% | -2.66% | 1.99% | 0.61% | -0.97% | -0.12% | 0.00% | -0.61% | -2.71% | -2.02% | 5.03% | 4.08% | 5.90% |
| 2022 | -2.08% | -1.49% | -2.48% | -4.09% | 0.23% | -2.42% | 2.71% | -2.53% | -4.71% | -1.36% | 3.88% | -0.26% | -13.96% |
| 2021 | -0.60% | -1.31% | -1.33% | 0.93% | 0.31% | 0.61% | 1.01% | -0.20% | -0.80% | -0.30% | -0.00% | -0.08% | -1.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
Optimum Fixed Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.31%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2003.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.97%) than losses (6.43%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- 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
- 4.31%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 16.97%
- Downside Capture
- 6.43%
Expense Ratio
OIFIX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
OIFIX ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% 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 Optimum Fixed Income Fund (OIFIX) 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.
| OIFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.70 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.76 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.74 | 2.78 | -1.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.15 | 12.44 | -7.29 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Optimum Fixed Income Fund provided a 3.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 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 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.21 | $0.69 | $0.31 | $0.22 | $0.24 | $0.20 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 3.84% | 3.86% | 3.97% | 3.23% | 3.42% | 2.21% | 6.88% | 3.22% | 2.43% | 2.50% | 2.17% | 3.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Optimum 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $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 Optimum 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 Optimum Fixed Income Fund was 19.46%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Optimum Fixed Income Fund drawdown is 1.76%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.46%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | — | 5y 5moJan 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -10.84%Nov 2008 | 10mo 5d | 6mo 11d | 1y 4moJan 2008 - Jun 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.71%Mar 2020 | 10d | 2mo 21d | 3mo 1dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2013 pullback2013 | -6.51%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 11mo 14d | 1y 3moMay 2013 - Aug 2014 |
2003 pullback2003 | -6.31%Aug 2003 | 7d | 1y 6d | 1y 13dAug 2003 - Aug 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| OIFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.46% | -56.78% | +37.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.96% | -9.10% | +6.14% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.67% | -18.90% | +12.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.30% | -25.43% | +6.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.46% | -33.92% | +14.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.76% | -1.80% | +0.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.93% | -10.71% | +7.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.00% | 2.03% | -1.03% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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