- ISIN
- US66537X8609
- Issuer
- TransWestern Funds
- Inception Date
- Jan 2, 2011
- Category
- Government Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
TWSGX Performance Chart
TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government Bond Fund (TWSGX) is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year. TWSGX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TWSGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,045.
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Returns By Period
TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government Bond Fund (TWSGX) has returned 0.63% so far this year and 4.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TWSGX has returned 1.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government Bond Fund
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- 0.05%
- YTD
- 0.63%
- 6M
- 0.94%
- 1Y
- 4.20%
- 3Y*
- 3.35%
- 5Y*
- 0.89%
- 10Y*
- 1.07%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
TWSGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2011, TWSGX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.09%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 64.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -1.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, TWSGX closed higher 28% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +0.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 10, 2024 at -0.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.17% | 0.92% | -0.67% | 0.17% | 0.16% | -0.11% | 0.63% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.43% | 1.29% | 0.31% | 0.63% | -0.36% | 0.97% | -0.13% | 0.94% | 0.53% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.19% | 5.83% |
| 2024 | 0.14% | -0.57% | 0.64% | -0.97% | 0.56% | 0.57% | 1.36% | 0.78% | 0.77% | -1.08% | 0.64% | -0.55% | 2.28% |
| 2023 | 1.17% | -0.71% | 0.89% | 0.26% | -0.53% | -0.65% | 0.20% | -0.21% | -1.21% | -0.67% | 2.03% | 1.68% | 2.21% |
| 2022 | -0.70% | -0.37% | -1.40% | -1.20% | 0.19% | -0.85% | 0.65% | -0.90% | -1.54% | -0.66% | 1.12% | 0.01% | -5.55% |
| 2021 | -0.10% | -0.10% | -0.28% | 0.13% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.20% | -0.08% | -0.31% | -0.31% | 0.13% | -0.17% | -0.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.20%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2011.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (4.09%) than losses (1.81%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 1.20%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 4.09%
- Downside Capture
- 1.81%
Expense Ratio
TWSGX has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TWSGX ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government Bond Fund (TWSGX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| TWSGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.86 | 2.39 | -0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.08 | 3.25 | -0.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.43 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.19 | 3.11 | +0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.96 | 14.38 | -4.42 |
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
TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government Bond Fund provided a 3.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.28 | $0.14 | $0.08 | $0.02 | $0.08 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 3.47% | 3.57% | 3.03% | 1.52% | 0.89% | 0.20% | 0.82% | 2.59% | 2.50% | 1.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government 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 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $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 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.28 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.14 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
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 TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government 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 TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government Bond Fund was 8.14%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 362 trading sessions.
The current TransWestern Institutional Short Duration Government Bond Fund drawdown is 0.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 pullback2023 | -8.14%Oct 2023 | 2y 2mo | 1y 5mo | 3y 8moAug 2021 - Apr 2025 |
2017 pullback2017 | -3.14%Mar 2017 | 2y 1mo | 2y 16d | 4y 1moFeb 2015 - Mar 2019 |
2013 pullback2013 | -2.12%Sep 2013 | 10mo 3d | 5mo 29d | 1y 3moNov 2012 - Mar 2014 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.30%Apr 2025 | 4d | 2mo 14d | 2mo 18dApr 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.29%Mar 2026 | 24d | — | 3mo 3dMar 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| TWSGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.14% | -56.78% | +48.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.29% | -9.10% | +7.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.75% | -18.90% | +16.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.14% | -25.43% | +17.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -8.14% | -33.92% | +25.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.44% | 0.00% | -0.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.56% | -10.72% | +9.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.41% | 1.97% | -1.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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