- ISIN
- US19765N4685
- Issuer
- Columbia
- Inception Date
- Dec 5, 1978
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
SRBFX Performance Chart
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund (SRBFX) is up 0.8% since the beginning of the year. SRBFX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SRBFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $982.
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Returns By Period
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund (SRBFX) has returned 0.79% so far this year and 5.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SRBFX has returned 2.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- 1.28%
- YTD
- 0.79%
- 6M
- 1.28%
- 1Y
- 5.67%
- 3Y*
- 5.23%
- 5Y*
- -0.36%
- 10Y*
- 2.30%
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%
SRBFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, SRBFX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 1980 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Oct 1986 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SRBFX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was May 30, 1980 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 1, 1986 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.04% | 1.94% | -1.98% | 0.42% | 0.28% | 0.13% | 0.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.62% | 2.64% | -0.04% | 1.09% | -0.79% | 2.01% | -0.50% | 1.63% | 0.92% | 0.60% | 0.69% | -0.26% | 8.91% |
| 2024 | 0.03% | -1.56% | 0.53% | -2.87% | 1.98% | 1.01% | 2.80% | 2.02% | 1.49% | -3.03% | 1.26% | -1.97% | 1.49% |
| 2023 | 4.34% | -2.74% | 2.39% | 0.61% | -1.47% | -0.23% | 0.19% | -0.66% | -2.42% | -2.33% | 5.39% | 4.48% | 7.35% |
| 2022 | -2.29% | -1.51% | -3.49% | -4.42% | -0.10% | -2.85% | 3.05% | -2.71% | -6.02% | -2.67% | 4.37% | -0.14% | -17.65% |
| 2021 | 0.10% | -0.55% | -0.66% | 0.75% | 0.35% | 0.69% | 0.75% | -0.08% | -0.89% | -0.30% | -0.02% | 0.11% | 0.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.11%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1980.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (17.08%) than losses (7.73%) - typical of diversified or defensive 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
- 4.11%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 17.08%
- Downside Capture
- 7.73%
Expense Ratio
SRBFX has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SRBFX 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 Columbia Total Return Bond Fund (SRBFX) 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.
| SRBFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.71 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.75 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.84 | 2.78 | -0.94 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.28 | 12.44 | -7.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund provided a 4.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.48 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 | $1.48 | $1.50 | $1.23 | $1.15 | $1.10 | $1.20 | $2.90 | $1.69 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.41 | $1.22 |
Dividend yield | 4.85% | 4.86% | 4.11% | 3.74% | 3.72% | 3.23% | 7.56% | 4.59% | 2.85% | 2.77% | 3.93% | 3.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Total Return 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 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.60 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $1.50 |
| 2024 | $0.13 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $1.23 |
| 2023 | $0.09 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.15 |
| 2022 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.10 |
| 2021 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.16 | $1.20 |
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 Columbia Total Return 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 Columbia Total Return Bond Fund was 24.34%, occurring on Sep 30, 1981. Recovery took 1125 trading sessions.
The current Columbia Total Return Bond Fund drawdown is 2.95%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1981 bear market1981 | -24.34%Sep 1981 | 1y 3mo | 4y 5mo | 5y 8moJun 1980 - Mar 1986 |
Bear market2022 | -22.97%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | — | 4y 10moAug 2021 - now |
Black Monday1987 | -21.22%Oct 1987 | 1y 6mo | 3y 25d | 4y 6moApr 1986 - Nov 1990 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -11.68%Nov 2008 | 10mo 5d | 7mo 3d | 1y 5moJan 2008 - Jun 2009 |
1980 correction1980 | -10.20%Feb 1980 | 1mo 25d | 2mo 8d | 4mo 3dJan 1980 - May 1980 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SRBFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.34% | -56.78% | +32.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.13% | -9.10% | +5.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.28% | -18.90% | +12.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.97% | -25.43% | +2.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.97% | -33.92% | +10.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.95% | -1.80% | -1.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.55% | -10.71% | +6.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.09% | 2.03% | -0.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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