- ISIN
- US8848912015
- CUSIP
- 884891201
- Issuer
- Thompson IM
- Inception Date
- Feb 10, 1992
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
THOPX Performance Chart
Thompson Bond Fund (THOPX) is up 1.1% since the beginning of the year. THOPX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of THOPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,220.
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Returns By Period
Thompson Bond Fund (THOPX) has returned 1.14% so far this year and 5.63% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, THOPX has returned 4.03% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Thompson Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.38%
- YTD
- 1.14%
- 6M
- 1.41%
- 1Y
- 5.63%
- 3Y*
- 8.82%
- 5Y*
- 4.05%
- 10Y*
- 4.03%
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%
THOPX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 1993, THOPX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, THOPX closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 14, 2008 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 28, 1993 at -2.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.56% | 0.74% | -1.01% | 0.57% | 0.09% | 0.19% | 1.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.77% | 1.34% | 0.28% | -0.29% | 0.38% | 1.53% | 0.47% | 1.13% | 0.51% | 0.56% | 0.75% | 0.27% | 7.98% |
| 2024 | 2.54% | 0.30% | 1.49% | -0.10% | 1.58% | 0.58% | 1.08% | 0.97% | 1.15% | -0.10% | 1.25% | 0.25% | 11.54% |
| 2023 | 2.26% | 0.10% | -1.30% | 0.41% | -1.03% | 0.93% | 1.04% | 0.62% | 0.10% | -0.31% | 1.46% | 2.56% | 6.98% |
| 2022 | -0.27% | -0.64% | -1.11% | -0.75% | -0.95% | -1.53% | 0.78% | -0.39% | -1.37% | -1.50% | 0.51% | -0.27% | -7.28% |
| 2021 | 1.68% | 0.83% | 0.73% | 0.46% | 0.82% | 0.54% | 0.45% | 0.27% | 0.09% | -0.27% | 0.18% | -0.16% | 5.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Thompson Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.35%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1993.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.77%) than losses (4.44%) - 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
- 4.35%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 16.77%
- Downside Capture
- 4.44%
Expense Ratio
THOPX has an expense ratio of 0.71%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
THOPX ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Thompson Bond Fund (THOPX) 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.
| THOPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.87 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.68 | 1.37 | +0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.95 | 2.78 | +1.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.72 | 12.44 | +3.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Thompson Bond Fund provided a 5.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 | $0.52 | $0.56 | $0.58 | $0.38 | $0.39 | $0.55 | $0.40 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.48 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 5.10% | 4.90% | 5.34% | 5.88% | 3.93% | 3.59% | 5.16% | 3.48% | 3.07% | 3.06% | 4.24% | 4.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Thompson 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.56 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.38 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.39 |
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 Thompson 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 Thompson Bond Fund was 19.45%, occurring on Oct 10, 2008. Recovery took 151 trading sessions.
The current Thompson Bond Fund drawdown is 0.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -19.45%Oct 2008 | 4mo 22d | 7mo 11d | 12mo 3dMay 2008 - May 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.74%Mar 2020 | 20d | 11mo 12d | 12mo 2dMar 2020 - Mar 2021 |
1995 correction1995 | -10.96%Jan 1995 | 1y 3mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 3moSep 1993 - Dec 1997 |
2016 pullback2016 | -8.87%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 4mo 12d | 1y 11moJul 2014 - Jun 2016 |
Bear market2022 | -8.00%Nov 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 3moOct 2021 - Jan 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| THOPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.45% | -56.78% | +37.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.48% | -9.10% | +7.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.61% | -18.90% | +17.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.00% | -25.43% | +17.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.74% | -33.92% | +22.18% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.17% | -1.80% | +1.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.86% | -10.71% | +8.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.37% | 2.03% | -1.66% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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