- ISIN
- US7795491049
- CUSIP
- 779549104
- Issuer
- T. Rowe Price
- Inception Date
- Nov 25, 1985
- Category
- Government Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PRGMX Performance Chart
T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund (PRGMX) is up 0.9% since the beginning of the year. PRGMX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PRGMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,037.
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Returns By Period
T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund (PRGMX) has returned 0.93% so far this year and 7.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PRGMX has returned 1.32% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 0.93%
- YTD
- 0.93%
- 6M
- 1.57%
- 1Y
- 7.21%
- 3Y*
- 4.79%
- 5Y*
- 0.72%
- 10Y*
- 1.32%
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%
PRGMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1986, PRGMX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, PRGMX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Sep 26, 2022 at -2.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.55% | 1.64% | -1.62% | 0.19% | 0.31% | -0.12% | 0.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.45% | 2.31% | 0.04% | 0.19% | -1.01% | 1.69% | -0.11% | 1.91% | 1.36% | 0.70% | 0.53% | 0.39% | 8.72% |
| 2024 | -0.60% | -1.44% | 0.91% | -2.58% | 2.05% | 1.04% | 2.31% | 1.54% | 1.13% | -2.43% | 1.50% | -1.42% | 1.86% |
| 2023 | 3.32% | -1.94% | 1.87% | 0.48% | -0.84% | -0.45% | 0.00% | -0.72% | -2.99% | -1.81% | 4.80% | 4.10% | 5.62% |
| 2022 | -1.24% | -0.78% | -2.79% | -2.86% | 1.05% | -1.87% | 2.74% | -2.73% | -5.26% | -1.33% | 4.20% | -0.86% | -11.45% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | -0.48% | -0.37% | 0.27% | -0.64% | -0.09% | 0.16% | -0.08% | -0.14% | -0.34% | -0.25% | -0.25% | -2.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.88%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1986.
- This fund captured 11.89% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.98%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 3.88%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 11.89%
- Downside Capture
- -1.98%
Expense Ratio
PRGMX has an expense ratio of 0.58%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PRGMX ranks 42 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 T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund (PRGMX) 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.
| PRGMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | 2.78 | -0.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.69 | 12.44 | -4.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund provided a 4.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 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 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.36 | $0.29 | $0.11 | $0.05 | $0.14 | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.29 |
Dividend yield | 4.99% | 4.96% | 4.47% | 3.54% | 1.38% | 0.59% | 1.44% | 2.39% | 2.78% | 2.98% | 2.88% | 3.12% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for T. Rowe Price GNMA 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.41 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.36 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $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 T. Rowe Price GNMA 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 T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund was 18.22%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 739 trading sessions.
The current T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund drawdown is 1.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -18.22%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 8moFeb 2021 - Oct 2025 |
1989 correction1989 | -14.84%Mar 1989 | 2y 2mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 10moJan 1987 - Nov 1990 |
1994 pullback1994 | -5.58%May 1994 | 3mo 7d | 9mo | 1y 2dFeb 1994 - Feb 1995 |
2013 pullback2013 | -5.40%Sep 2013 | 4mo 6d | 8mo 20d | 1y 21dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
1986 pullback1986 | -4.50%Jun 1986 | 1mo 13d | 5mo 16d | 6mo 29dApr 1986 - Nov 1986 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PRGMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.22% | -56.78% | +38.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.00% | -9.10% | +6.10% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.14% | -18.90% | +11.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.28% | -25.43% | +8.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.22% | -33.92% | +15.70% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.25% | -1.80% | +0.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.24% | -10.71% | +8.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.94% | 2.03% | -1.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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