- ISIN
- US7839802045
- Issuer
- SEI
- Inception Date
- Jun 14, 1996
- Category
- Intermediate Core Bond
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
SCOAX Performance Chart
SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core Fixed Income Fund (SCOAX) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. SCOAX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SCOAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $980.
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Returns By Period
SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core Fixed Income Fund (SCOAX) has returned 0.30% so far this year and 4.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SCOAX has returned 1.89% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core Fixed Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.23%
- 1M
- 0.82%
- YTD
- 0.30%
- 6M
- 0.65%
- 1Y
- 4.79%
- 3Y*
- 3.82%
- 5Y*
- -0.41%
- 10Y*
- 1.89%
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%
SCOAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1997, SCOAX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 57.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SCOAX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 5, 2001 at -3.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.25% | 1.67% | -1.85% | 0.13% | 0.25% | -0.11% | 0.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.59% | 2.27% | 0.02% | 0.47% | -0.75% | 1.61% | -0.32% | 1.27% | 1.14% | 0.69% | 0.56% | -0.20% | 7.56% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | -1.57% | 0.93% | -2.72% | 1.89% | 0.69% | 2.56% | 1.12% | 1.35% | -2.63% | 1.15% | -1.67% | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 3.77% | -2.69% | 2.74% | 0.22% | -1.11% | -0.22% | 0.00% | -1.14% | -2.76% | -2.14% | 4.98% | 4.06% | 5.44% |
| 2022 | -2.13% | -1.32% | -2.81% | -4.09% | 0.54% | -2.13% | 2.39% | -2.93% | -4.94% | -1.44% | 3.95% | -0.69% | -14.84% |
| 2021 | -1.02% | -1.82% | -0.98% | 0.93% | 0.35% | 0.82% | 1.21% | -0.13% | -0.89% | 0.05% | 0.25% | -0.22% | -1.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core Fixed Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.44%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1997.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (6.62%) than losses (6.24%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 1.44%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 6.62%
- Downside Capture
- 6.24%
Expense Ratio
SCOAX has an expense ratio of 0.36%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SCOAX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% 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 SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core Fixed Income Fund (SCOAX) 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.
| SCOAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.80 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.89 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.62 | 2.78 | -1.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.56 | 12.44 | -7.88 |
Dividends
Dividend History
SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core Fixed Income Fund provided a 4.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 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 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.31 | $0.27 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.65 | $0.44 | $0.32 | $0.38 | $0.39 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 4.26% | 4.19% | 3.57% | 2.98% | 2.11% | 1.69% | 6.04% | 4.24% | 3.16% | 3.67% | 3.79% | 4.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
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 SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core 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 SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core Fixed Income Fund was 20.12%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current SEI Institutional Investments Trust Core Fixed Income Fund drawdown is 3.80%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -20.12%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | — | 5y 5moJan 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -18.91%Dec 2008 | 10y 2mo | 3y 7mo | 13y 9moOct 1998 - Jul 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -8.02%Mar 2020 | 10d | 2mo 4d | 2mo 14dMar 2020 - May 2020 |
2013 pullback2013 | -6.80%Sep 2013 | 9mo 25d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moNov 2012 - Oct 2014 |
2016 pullback2016 | -3.99%Dec 2016 | 3mo 9d | 6mo | 9mo 9dSep 2016 - Jun 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SCOAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.12% | -56.78% | +36.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.06% | -9.10% | +6.04% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.02% | -18.90% | +11.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.90% | -25.43% | +5.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.12% | -33.92% | +13.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.80% | -1.80% | -2.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.46% | -10.71% | +5.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.08% | 2.03% | -0.95% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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