- ISIN
- US7043292009
- CUSIP
- 704329200
- Issuer
- Paydenfunds
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 1993
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PYSBX Performance Chart
Payden Low Duration Fund (PYSBX) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. PYSBX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PYSBX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,125.
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Returns By Period
Payden Low Duration Fund (PYSBX) has returned 0.32% so far this year and 3.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PYSBX has returned 2.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Payden Low Duration Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.28%
- YTD
- 0.32%
- 6M
- 0.79%
- 1Y
- 3.61%
- 3Y*
- 4.76%
- 5Y*
- 2.39%
- 10Y*
- 2.24%
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%
PYSBX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1994, PYSBX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.2 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Jan 2000 with a return of +45.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -3.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 29 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PYSBX closed higher 28% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 28, 2000 with a return of +44.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -1.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.37% | 0.54% | -0.73% | 0.27% | 0.18% | -0.31% | 0.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.58% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.57% | 0.07% | 0.67% | 0.06% | 0.98% | 0.35% | 0.26% | 0.56% | 0.37% | 5.72% |
| 2024 | 0.55% | -0.19% | 0.46% | -0.28% | 0.79% | 0.67% | 1.09% | 0.99% | 0.77% | -0.55% | 0.46% | 0.16% | 5.03% |
| 2023 | 1.10% | -0.49% | 1.12% | 0.49% | -0.22% | -0.23% | 0.53% | 0.10% | 0.01% | -0.10% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 4.96% |
| 2022 | -0.62% | -0.73% | -0.92% | -0.50% | 0.12% | -0.69% | 0.68% | -0.54% | -1.16% | -0.21% | 0.76% | 0.36% | -3.40% |
| 2021 | 0.20% | -0.10% | -0.12% | 0.17% | 0.17% | -0.13% | 0.17% | -0.03% | 0.06% | -0.43% | -0.13% | -0.06% | -0.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Payden Low Duration Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.85%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1994.
- This fund captured 8.57% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -13.53%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.02 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
- 4.85%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 8.57%
- Downside Capture
- -13.53%
Expense Ratio
PYSBX has an expense ratio of 0.43%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PYSBX ranks 58 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 Payden Low Duration Fund (PYSBX) 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.
| PYSBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.66 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.37 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.57 | 2.78 | -0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.97 | 12.44 | -3.47 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Payden Low Duration Fund provided a 4.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 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 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.42 | $0.28 | $0.18 | $0.11 | $0.25 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.16 | $0.12 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 4.41% | 4.32% | 4.27% | 2.93% | 1.87% | 1.06% | 2.50% | 2.14% | 2.30% | 1.57% | 1.24% | 1.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Payden Low Duration 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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.43 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.28 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.11 |
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 Payden Low Duration 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 Payden Low Duration Fund was 6.65%, occurring on Mar 24, 2020. Recovery took 68 trading sessions.
The current Payden Low Duration Fund drawdown is 0.59%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -6.65%Mar 2020 | 15d | 3mo 8d | 3mo 23dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -5.46%Oct 2022 | 1y 14d | 1y 1mo | 2y 2moOct 2021 - Dec 2023 |
1994 pullback1994 | -4.28%Dec 1994 | 11mo 5d | 4mo 5d | 1y 3moJan 1994 - May 1995 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -3.12%Nov 2008 | 8mo 25d | 4mo 7d | 1y 27dMar 2008 - Mar 2009 |
1996 pullback1996 | -2.28%Apr 1996 | 1mo 24d | 4mo 16d | 6mo 10dFeb 1996 - Aug 1996 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PYSBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.65% | -56.78% | +50.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.41% | -9.10% | +7.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.41% | -18.90% | +17.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.46% | -25.43% | +19.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -6.65% | -33.92% | +27.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.59% | -1.80% | +1.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.53% | -10.71% | +10.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.40% | 2.03% | -1.63% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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