- ISIN
- US62827L8072
- CUSIP
- 62827L807
- Issuer
- Catalyst Mutual Funds
- Inception Date
- May 20, 2008
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
TRIFX Performance Chart
Catalyst/SMH Total Return Income Fund (TRIFX) is up 3.9% since the beginning of the year. TRIFX is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TRIFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,264.
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Returns By Period
Catalyst/SMH Total Return Income Fund (TRIFX) has returned 3.86% so far this year and 14.23% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TRIFX has returned 8.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Catalyst/SMH Total Return Income Fund
- 1D
- -0.20%
- 1M
- -0.67%
- YTD
- 3.86%
- 6M
- 3.05%
- 1Y
- 14.23%
- 3Y*
- 10.16%
- 5Y*
- 4.80%
- 10Y*
- 8.87%
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%
TRIFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 21, 2008, TRIFX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 20.7 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, TRIFX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 9, 2008 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.79% | -3.32% | -0.68% | 7.00% | -0.05% | -1.62% | 3.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.46% | -0.13% | -4.87% | -4.35% | 0.40% | 5.59% | 4.15% | 4.65% | 1.64% | -1.64% | -0.13% | -0.77% | 5.53% |
| 2024 | 0.43% | -0.02% | 2.82% | -1.40% | 1.38% | 0.96% | 3.79% | -0.10% | 1.75% | -0.08% | 3.59% | -2.78% | 10.63% |
| 2023 | 4.92% | -1.71% | -1.60% | -0.45% | -0.72% | 4.05% | 4.20% | -1.33% | -1.35% | -2.83% | 6.26% | 4.77% | 14.49% |
| 2022 | -3.88% | -2.02% | 0.57% | -4.44% | -0.32% | -7.17% | 4.98% | -1.10% | -7.73% | 8.27% | 3.80% | -2.95% | -12.48% |
| 2021 | 5.12% | 6.07% | 1.46% | 3.32% | 2.11% | 1.45% | -1.76% | 2.99% | -1.70% | 2.66% | -2.81% | 3.58% | 24.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Catalyst/SMH Total Return Income Fund has an annualized alpha of -3.08%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 21, 2008.
- This fund participated in 96.61% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.32% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.08% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.54 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -3.08%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 65.32%
- Downside Capture
- 96.61%
Expense Ratio
TRIFX has a high expense ratio of 1.58%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TRIFX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% 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 Catalyst/SMH Total Return Income Fund (TRIFX) 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.
| TRIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.82 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 2.78 | -0.84 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.85 | 12.44 | -7.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Catalyst/SMH Total Return Income Fund provided a 6.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.29 | $0.24 | $0.35 | $0.25 | $0.21 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 6.03% | 4.90% | 7.36% | 5.42% | 4.84% | 5.15% | 5.44% | 5.36% | 7.10% | 6.47% | 6.14% | 10.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Catalyst/SMH Total Return 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 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.24 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.27 |
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 Catalyst/SMH Total Return 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 Catalyst/SMH Total Return Income Fund was 54.53%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2992 trading sessions.
The current Catalyst/SMH Total Return Income Fund drawdown is 3.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.53%Mar 2009 | 9mo 10d | 11y 10mo | 12y 8moJun 2008 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -20.76%Sep 2022 | 10mo 24d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.67%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 3mo 15d | 5mo 2dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -7.34%Nov 2025 | 1mo 14d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 10dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.22%Mar 2026 | 2mo 9d | 16d | 2mo 25dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TRIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.53% | -56.78% | +2.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.34% | -9.10% | +1.76% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.67% | -18.90% | +3.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.76% | -25.43% | +4.67% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.43% | -33.92% | -1.51% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.03% | -1.80% | -1.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.15% | -10.71% | -7.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.94% | 2.03% | +0.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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