Value Line Core Bond Fund (VAGIX)
The fund invests at least 80% of its assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds and other debt instruments ("80% Policy"). It invests principally in debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and by U.S. corporations. The U.S. government securities in which the fund may invest include a variety of securities that are issued or guaranteed as to the payment of principal and interest by the U.S. government, and by various agencies or instrumentalities that have been established or sponsored by the U.S. government.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9203941037 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 920394103 |
| Issuer | Value Line |
| Inception Date | Feb 18, 1986 |
| Category | Intermediate Core Bond |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VAGIX features an expense ratio of 0.90%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Value Line Core Bond Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Value Line Core Bond Fund had a return of 4.37% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.64% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Value Line Core Bond Fund had an annualized return of 1.32%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.85%, indicating that Value Line Core Bond Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 4.37% | 17.79% |
| 1 month | 1.55% | 0.18% |
| 6 months | 5.81% | 7.53% |
| 1 year | 9.64% | 26.42% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -0.13% | 13.48% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.32% | 10.85% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VAGIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.16% | -1.51% | 0.92% | -2.56% | 1.68% | 0.76% | 2.33% | 1.34% | 4.37% | ||||
| 2023 | 3.01% | -2.59% | 2.27% | 0.51% | -1.11% | -0.26% | -0.13% | -0.65% | -2.61% | -1.63% | 4.47% | 3.65% | 4.72% |
| 2022 | -2.09% | -1.11% | -2.60% | -3.34% | 0.20% | -1.39% | 2.21% | -2.52% | -4.10% | -1.38% | 3.20% | -0.19% | -12.58% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | -1.54% | -1.00% | 0.78% | 0.32% | 0.53% | 0.90% | -0.27% | -0.90% | -0.15% | 0.10% | -0.31% | -2.18% |
| 2020 | 1.90% | 1.66% | -2.86% | 2.18% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 1.60% | -0.65% | -0.18% | -0.48% | 0.82% | 0.22% | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 1.17% | 0.05% | 1.80% | 0.06% | 1.59% | 1.40% | 0.22% | 2.51% | -0.59% | 0.27% | -0.15% | -0.07% | 8.51% |
| 2018 | -1.11% | -1.10% | 0.36% | -0.70% | 0.56% | -0.21% | -0.04% | 0.62% | -0.59% | -0.83% | 0.44% | 1.33% | -1.30% |
| 2017 | 0.15% | 0.70% | -0.11% | 0.78% | 0.78% | -0.05% | 0.44% | 0.69% | -0.34% | 0.11% | -0.13% | 0.42% | 3.47% |
| 2016 | 1.30% | 0.52% | 0.88% | 0.48% | -0.14% | 1.42% | 0.74% | -0.07% | -0.11% | -0.66% | -2.36% | 0.18% | 2.16% |
| 2015 | 1.89% | -0.71% | 0.33% | -0.31% | -0.25% | -1.11% | 0.62% | -0.26% | 0.56% | 0.07% | -0.26% | -0.16% | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 1.36% | 0.53% | -0.26% | 0.73% | 0.93% | 0.18% | -0.44% | 0.95% | -1.04% | 0.97% | 0.55% | -0.03% | 4.48% |
| 2013 | -0.04% | 0.51% | -0.10% | 0.91% | -2.23% | -1.90% | 0.10% | -0.90% | 0.93% | 0.74% | -0.28% | -0.92% | -3.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VAGIX is 25, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Value Line Core Bond Fund (VAGIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Value Line Core Bond Fund granted a 3.54% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.48 | $0.39 | $0.24 | $0.39 | $0.30 | $0.36 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.54% | 2.95% | 1.82% | 2.55% | 1.86% | 2.33% | 2.38% | 2.27% | 1.76% | 1.95% | 1.73% | 1.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Value Line Core 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.33 | |||
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.17 | $0.39 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.30 |
| 2019 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2018 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.34 |
| 2016 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2015 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.29 |
| 2014 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.26 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.21 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Value Line Core 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 Value Line Core Bond Fund was 70.59%, occurring on Dec 25, 1998. Recovery took 306 trading sessions.
The current Value Line Core Bond Fund drawdown is 6.97%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -70.59% | May 7, 1998 | 167 | Dec 25, 1998 | 306 | Mar 1, 2000 | 473 |
| -69.82% | Aug 2, 1990 | 81 | Nov 22, 1990 | 67 | Feb 25, 1991 | 148 |
| -69.77% | Apr 10, 1987 | 186 | Dec 25, 1987 | 270 | Jan 6, 1989 | 456 |
| -68.81% | Feb 4, 1994 | 82 | May 30, 1994 | 244 | May 5, 1995 | 326 |
| -68.71% | Sep 4, 1989 | 121 | Feb 19, 1990 | 116 | Jul 31, 1990 | 237 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Value Line Core Bond Fund volatility is 1.17%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.