- ISIN
- US8298001012
- CUSIP
- 829800101
- Issuer
- Sit
- Inception Date
- Jun 1, 1987
- Category
- Government Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
SNGVX Performance Chart
SIT U.S. Government Securities Fund (SNGVX) is up 0.5% since the beginning of the year. SNGVX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SNGVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,070.
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Returns By Period
SIT U.S. Government Securities Fund (SNGVX) has returned 0.51% so far this year and 3.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SNGVX has returned 1.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
SIT U.S. Government Securities Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.79%
- YTD
- 0.51%
- 6M
- 0.65%
- 1Y
- 3.95%
- 3Y*
- 4.05%
- 5Y*
- 1.37%
- 10Y*
- 1.60%
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%
SNGVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 1988, SNGVX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.33%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.5 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was May 1990 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -2.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, SNGVX closed higher 36% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 30, 1990 with a return of +1.1%, while the worst single day was Aug 6, 1990 at -1.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.21% | 1.57% | -1.66% | 0.31% | -0.09% | 0.19% | 0.51% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.52% | 1.90% | 0.32% | 0.60% | -0.57% | 1.30% | -0.27% | 1.17% | 0.54% | 0.42% | 0.87% | -0.05% | 6.93% |
| 2024 | 0.03% | -0.76% | 0.60% | -1.15% | 0.81% | 1.09% | 1.52% | 1.28% | 0.99% | -1.92% | 0.99% | -1.03% | 2.41% |
| 2023 | 1.24% | -0.98% | 1.15% | 0.34% | -0.49% | -0.72% | -0.04% | -0.03% | -1.53% | -1.11% | 2.66% | 2.79% | 3.22% |
| 2022 | -0.39% | -0.05% | -0.81% | -0.63% | 0.29% | -0.28% | 0.56% | -1.73% | -1.98% | -0.65% | 0.93% | -0.12% | -4.80% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | -0.09% | -0.08% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.35% | -0.21% | -0.56% | -0.07% | -0.05% | -0.62% | -1.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
SIT U.S. Government Securities Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.14%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1988.
- This fund captured 10.08% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -8.21%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 4.14%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.08%
- Downside Capture
- -8.21%
Expense Ratio
SNGVX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SNGVX ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% 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 SIT U.S. Government Securities Fund (SNGVX) 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.
| SNGVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.64 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.69 | 2.78 | -1.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.81 | 12.44 | -7.63 |
Dividends
Dividend History
SIT U.S. Government Securities Fund provided a 3.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 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 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.18 | $0.08 | $0.16 | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.81% | 3.76% | 3.78% | 3.23% | 1.70% | 0.75% | 1.40% | 2.18% | 2.05% | 1.60% | 1.63% | 1.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SIT U.S. Government 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 | $0.03 | $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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.39 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.08 |
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 SIT U.S. Government 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 SIT U.S. Government Securities Fund was 9.17%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 210 trading sessions.
The current SIT U.S. Government Securities Fund drawdown is 1.26%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 pullback2023 | -9.17%Oct 2023 | 2y 2mo | 10mo 7d | 3y 19dAug 2021 - Aug 2024 |
1989 pullback1989 | -4.71%Mar 1989 | 1y 17d | 8mo 14d | 1y 9moMar 1988 - Nov 1989 |
COVID crash2020 | -3.42%Mar 2020 | 14d | 1y 4mo | 1y 4moMar 2020 - Aug 2021 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.17%Jan 2025 | 3mo 28d | 1mo 19d | 5mo 17dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 |
2013 pullback2013 | -2.80%Sep 2013 | 9mo 3d | 1y 3mo | 2y 22dDec 2012 - Jan 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SNGVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.17% | -56.78% | +47.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.41% | -9.10% | +6.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.04% | -18.90% | +14.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -9.17% | -25.43% | +16.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -9.17% | -33.92% | +24.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.26% | -1.80% | +0.54% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.83% | -10.71% | +9.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.85% | 2.03% | -1.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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