- ISIN
- US19765H7504
- CUSIP
- 19765H750
- Issuer
- Columbia
- Inception Date
- Sep 24, 1987
- Category
- Convertible Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PACIX Performance Chart
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (PACIX) is up 16.6% since the beginning of the year. PACIX is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PACIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,366.
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Returns By Period
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (PACIX) has returned 16.64% so far this year and 28.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PACIX has returned 12.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund
- 1D
- 2.45%
- 1M
- -3.45%
- 6M
- 10.26%
- YTD
- 16.64%
- 1Y
- 28.55%
- 3Y*
- 15.41%
- 5Y*
- 6.44%
- 10Y*
- 12.30%
- ALL TIME*
- 9.39%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
PACIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 25, 1987, PACIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PACIX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 15, 1997 at -10.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.78% | 1.07% | -3.94% | 10.85% | 6.62% | 1.49% | -5.32% | 16.64% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.13% | -2.41% | -2.67% | 0.24% | 3.58% | 5.00% | 2.96% | 1.77% | 4.64% | 4.14% | -1.68% | -0.24% | 19.58% |
| 2024 | -0.69% | 0.50% | 1.93% | -3.03% | 2.32% | 1.05% | 1.81% | 1.06% | 2.03% | -0.05% | 6.32% | -3.76% | 9.51% |
| 2023 | 6.13% | -1.88% | -0.22% | -1.36% | 0.21% | 5.81% | 2.31% | -2.99% | -2.81% | -5.34% | 5.70% | 6.70% | 11.91% |
| 2022 | -7.23% | 0.59% | 1.41% | -7.50% | -3.56% | -6.21% | 5.95% | 1.23% | -6.92% | 3.05% | 1.69% | -2.86% | -19.54% |
| 2021 | 3.30% | 3.19% | -4.20% | 2.68% | -1.88% | 2.74% | -1.23% | 1.66% | -1.71% | 2.49% | -3.61% | 0.64% | 3.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.91%, beta of 0.49, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 25, 1987.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.16%) than losses (62.59%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.91% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.49 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
- 4.91%
- Beta
- 0.49
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 71.16%
- Downside Capture
- 62.59%
Expense Ratio
PACIX has a high expense ratio of 1.12%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PACIX ranks 71 for risk / return — above 71% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (PACIX) 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.
| PACIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.25 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.08 | 2.00 | +1.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.65 | 8.49 | +2.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund provided a 4.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.22 | $0.37 | $0.43 | $0.51 | $1.83 | $5.67 | $2.34 | $1.40 | $0.99 | $0.55 | $0.42 | $1.62 |
Dividend yield | 4.24% | 1.45% | 1.96% | 2.53% | 9.87% | 22.27% | 7.81% | 6.29% | 5.29% | 2.75% | 2.34% | 9.91% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Convertible Securities 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 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $1.06 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.37 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.43 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.51 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $1.83 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.21 | $5.67 |
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 Columbia Convertible Securities 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 Columbia Convertible Securities Fund was 43.86%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 525 trading sessions.
The current Columbia Convertible Securities Fund drawdown is 6.52%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-43.86%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 2y 1mo | 3y 1moNov 2007 - Dec 2010 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-28.74%Jun 2022 | 1y 4mo | 3y 1mo | 4y 5moFeb 2021 - Jul 2025 | Bear market2022 |
-26.62%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-24.66%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 1y 1mo | 3y 8moMar 2000 - Dec 2003 | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
-24.23%Oct 1998 | 11mo 29d | 9mo 1d | 1y 8moOct 1997 - Jul 1999 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| PACIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.86% | -56.78% | +12.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.75% | -9.10% | +0.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.15% | -18.90% | +6.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.71% | -25.43% | -1.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.74% | -33.92% | +5.18% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.52% | -1.58% | -4.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.82% | -10.70% | +3.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.52% | 2.14% | +0.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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