- ISIN
- US40168W6571
- Issuer
- Guggenheim
- Inception Date
- Aug 15, 1985
- Category
- Intermediate Core Bond
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
SIUSX Performance Chart
Guggenheim Core Bond Fund (SIUSX) is up 0.5% since the beginning of the year. SIUSX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SIUSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $998.
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Returns By Period
Guggenheim Core Bond Fund (SIUSX) has returned 0.53% so far this year and 5.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SIUSX has returned 2.37% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Guggenheim Core Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.06%
- 1M
- 0.54%
- YTD
- 0.53%
- 6M
- 0.42%
- 1Y
- 5.73%
- 3Y*
- 4.65%
- 5Y*
- -0.04%
- 10Y*
- 2.37%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
SIUSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1986, SIUSX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 44.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was May 1995 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -5.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, SIUSX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 29, 2011 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 1993 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.32% | 1.54% | -1.91% | 0.38% | 0.30% | -0.06% | 0.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.61% | 2.38% | -0.17% | 0.32% | -0.57% | 1.75% | -0.28% | 1.33% | 1.09% | 0.58% | 0.52% | -0.23% | 7.54% |
| 2024 | 0.09% | -1.21% | 0.84% | -2.55% | 1.84% | 1.11% | 2.14% | 1.56% | 1.29% | -2.05% | 1.18% | -1.59% | 2.54% |
| 2023 | 4.37% | -2.04% | 1.59% | 0.67% | -0.94% | -0.19% | 0.00% | -0.53% | -2.57% | -1.66% | 4.37% | 3.81% | 6.75% |
| 2022 | -2.36% | -1.86% | -2.88% | -4.24% | -0.53% | -2.67% | 2.44% | -2.33% | -4.83% | -2.44% | 4.26% | -0.40% | -16.77% |
| 2021 | -0.97% | -1.77% | -1.36% | 1.10% | 0.62% | 1.34% | 1.07% | -0.17% | -0.87% | -0.02% | 0.07% | -0.20% | -1.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
Guggenheim Core Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.57%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1986.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (8.31%) than losses (8.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.00 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
- 1.57%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 8.31%
- Downside Capture
- 8.09%
Expense Ratio
SIUSX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SIUSX ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% 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 Guggenheim Core Bond Fund (SIUSX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| SIUSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.42 | 2.24 | -0.82 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.13 | 3.07 | -0.95 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.41 | -0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.91 | 2.93 | -1.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.77 | 13.52 | -7.75 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Guggenheim Core Bond Fund provided a 4.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.73 | $0.74 | $0.71 | $0.67 | $0.40 | $0.61 | $0.84 | $0.38 | $0.45 | $0.59 | $0.65 | $0.84 |
Dividend yield | 4.49% | 4.46% | 4.39% | 4.10% | 2.50% | 3.11% | 4.10% | 2.03% | 2.46% | 3.16% | 3.57% | 4.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Guggenheim Core Bond 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 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.30 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.74 |
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.71 |
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.67 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.40 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.29 | $0.61 |
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 Guggenheim Core Bond 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 Guggenheim Core Bond Fund was 22.25%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Guggenheim Core Bond Fund drawdown is 2.95%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -22.25%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | — | 4y 10moAug 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -21.85%Mar 2009 | 5y 8mo | 3y 7mo | 9y 4moJun 2003 - Oct 2012 |
1994 correction1994 | -19.06%Nov 1994 | 1y 17d | 3y 11mo | 4y 11moOct 1993 - Oct 1998 |
1989 correction1989 | -13.28%Mar 1989 | 2y 11mo | 2y 9mo | 5y 8moApr 1986 - Jan 1992 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -11.37%May 2000 | 1y 7mo | 1y 5mo | 3y 26dOct 1998 - Oct 2001 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SIUSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.25% | -56.78% | +34.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.99% | -9.10% | +6.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.17% | -18.90% | +12.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.25% | -25.43% | +3.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.25% | -33.92% | +11.67% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.95% | -0.74% | -2.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.93% | -10.72% | +4.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.99% | 1.97% | -0.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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