Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund (WASCX)
The fund seeks to achieve its objective by allocating its assets among different asset classes of varying correlation around the globe. It may invest in U.S. and foreign securities. The fund generally will invest at least 30% of its assets, and may invest up to 75%, in foreign securities and in securities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, including issuers located in and/or generating revenue from emerging markets.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US4660007349 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Ivy Funds |
| Inception Date | Apr 19, 1995 |
| Category | Global Allocation |
| Min. Investment | $750 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
WASCX has a high expense ratio of 2.18%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy 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
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund had a return of 15.46% year-to-date (YTD) and 23.39% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund had an annualized return of -2.78%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 15.46% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -0.34% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 6.26% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 23.39% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.61% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -2.78% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WASCX, 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 | 1.15% | 4.18% | 2.48% | -2.87% | 3.58% | 1.61% | 1.51% | 1.34% | 1.41% | -1.60% | 15.46% | ||
| 2023 | 6.27% | -3.41% | 1.12% | 1.37% | -2.46% | 4.42% | 2.66% | -1.52% | -3.36% | -1.43% | 7.13% | 3.68% | 14.62% |
| 2022 | -3.11% | -2.57% | -0.00% | -6.35% | 0.15% | -6.78% | 4.80% | -2.83% | -7.18% | 4.00% | 7.15% | -16.57% | -27.47% |
| 2021 | -2.15% | 2.29% | 2.15% | 3.16% | 2.93% | -0.06% | 1.17% | 1.93% | -3.82% | 4.12% | -2.18% | -6.48% | 2.49% |
| 2020 | -0.25% | -5.04% | -15.46% | 9.30% | 4.17% | 3.32% | 5.10% | 4.45% | -2.39% | -2.51% | 9.47% | 3.26% | 11.24% |
| 2019 | 5.47% | 2.41% | 1.09% | 3.21% | -3.66% | 5.60% | -0.00% | -1.28% | 0.57% | 2.19% | 1.36% | -1.48% | 16.17% |
| 2018 | 6.15% | -3.75% | -1.65% | 0.84% | 0.79% | -1.49% | 3.22% | -0.26% | 1.24% | -20.72% | 1.13% | -5.92% | -20.91% |
| 2017 | 1.12% | 2.46% | 1.52% | 1.01% | 0.43% | 0.76% | 2.27% | 0.09% | 2.40% | 1.53% | 1.42% | -0.73% | 15.20% |
| 2016 | -3.29% | -2.27% | 0.20% | 0.65% | 0.30% | -0.50% | 2.25% | -1.13% | -0.99% | -1.85% | -0.31% | 0.72% | -6.15% |
| 2015 | -1.22% | 4.12% | -1.47% | 0.84% | 0.92% | -3.40% | -0.57% | -8.14% | -2.55% | 6.98% | -1.46% | -8.58% | -14.54% |
| 2014 | -2.12% | 3.81% | -3.00% | -2.15% | 1.43% | 1.38% | -1.20% | 0.92% | -4.12% | 1.32% | 1.34% | -18.93% | -21.09% |
| 2013 | 5.23% | -1.47% | 0.61% | 0.65% | 2.04% | -3.77% | 5.38% | 0.55% | 3.30% | 3.27% | 2.35% | 3.48% | 23.41% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WASCX is 56, 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 Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund (WASCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund provided a 2.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.46 | $0.42 | $0.08 | $0.37 | $0.24 | $0.31 | $0.19 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 2.22% | 2.28% | 0.48% | 1.66% | 1.09% | 1.51% | 1.09% | 0.37% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.37 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.24 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.31 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.19 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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 Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy 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 Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund was 52.62%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund drawdown is 28.61%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -52.62% | Mar 7, 2014 | 1522 | Mar 23, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -38.42% | Jan 15, 2008 | 230 | Dec 11, 2008 | 1114 | May 20, 2013 | 1344 |
| -28.83% | May 23, 2000 | 542 | Jul 26, 2002 | 758 | Aug 1, 2005 | 1300 |
| -14.79% | May 10, 2006 | 24 | Jun 13, 2006 | 209 | Apr 16, 2007 | 233 |
| -9.34% | Jul 24, 2007 | 18 | Aug 16, 2007 | 21 | Sep 17, 2007 | 39 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund volatility is 2.71%, 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.