- Issuer
- JPMorgan
- Inception Date
- Sep 4, 1990
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
OSTCX Performance Chart
JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C (OSTCX) is up 0.1% since the beginning of the year. OSTCX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of OSTCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,086.
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Returns By Period
JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C (OSTCX) has returned 0.11% so far this year and 2.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, OSTCX has returned 1.53% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- 0.19%
- YTD
- 0.11%
- 6M
- 0.21%
- 1Y
- 2.60%
- 3Y*
- 4.16%
- 5Y*
- 1.66%
- 10Y*
- 1.53%
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%
OSTCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2001, OSTCX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 41.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Jan 2008 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2022 at -1.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, OSTCX closed higher 29% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2023 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -0.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.26% | 0.44% | -0.82% | 0.22% | 0.10% | -0.09% | 0.11% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.38% | 0.73% | 0.28% | 0.69% | -0.17% | 0.67% | -0.07% | 0.93% | 0.28% | 0.20% | 0.44% | 0.28% | 4.75% |
| 2024 | 0.49% | -0.41% | 0.44% | -0.35% | 0.75% | 0.55% | 1.13% | 0.93% | 0.73% | -0.53% | 0.38% | 0.18% | 4.34% |
| 2023 | 1.16% | -0.61% | 1.02% | 0.37% | -0.31% | -0.48% | 0.47% | 0.40% | -0.27% | 0.12% | 1.36% | 1.38% | 4.68% |
| 2022 | -0.63% | -0.62% | -1.52% | -0.51% | 0.32% | -0.78% | 0.52% | -0.65% | -1.32% | -0.39% | 0.79% | 0.33% | -4.40% |
| 2021 | 0.12% | 0.04% | -0.06% | 0.04% | 0.03% | -0.16% | 0.01% | -0.08% | -0.08% | -0.26% | -0.26% | -0.16% | -0.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C has an annualized alpha of 1.82%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 2001.
- This fund captured 4.04% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -3.77%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.01 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
- 1.82%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 4.04%
- Downside Capture
- -3.77%
Expense Ratio
OSTCX has a high expense ratio of 1.09%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
OSTCX ranks 50 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 JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C (OSTCX) 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.
| OSTCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.20 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.49 | 2.78 | -0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.49 | 12.44 | -4.94 |
Dividends
Dividend History
JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C provided a 3.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.34 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 | $0.34 | $0.38 | $0.35 | $0.24 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.14 | $0.18 | $0.10 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 3.14% | 3.44% | 3.21% | 2.19% | 0.69% | 0.44% | 1.28% | 1.62% | 0.95% | 0.44% | 0.21% | 0.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C. 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.05 |
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 JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C. 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 JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C was 6.80%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 383 trading sessions.
The current JPMorgan Short Duration Bond Fund Class C drawdown is 0.59%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -6.80%Nov 2022 | 1y 8mo | 1y 6mo | 3y 2moFeb 2021 - May 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -3.77%Mar 2020 | 14d | 1mo 27d | 2mo 11dMar 2020 - May 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -1.92%Oct 2008 | 1mo 15d | 1mo 16d | 3mo 1dSep 2008 - Dec 2008 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -1.74%Dec 2001 | 29d | 5mo 23d | 6mo 22dNov 2001 - May 2002 |
2018 pullback2018 | -1.71%May 2018 | 1y 10mo | 9mo 10d | 2y 7moJul 2016 - Feb 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| OSTCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.80% | -56.78% | +49.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.09% | -9.10% | +8.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.09% | -18.90% | +17.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.62% | -25.43% | +18.81% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -6.80% | -33.92% | +27.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.59% | -1.80% | +1.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.70% | -10.71% | +10.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.36% | 2.03% | -1.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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