- ISIN
- US9367723007
- CUSIP
- 936772300
- Issuer
- Wasatch
- Inception Date
- Dec 7, 1986
- Category
- Government Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
WHOSX Performance Chart
Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX) is down 1.1% since the beginning of the year. WHOSX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WHOSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $626.
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Returns By Period
Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX) has returned -1.05% so far this year and 2.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WHOSX has returned -2.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.10%
- YTD
- -1.05%
- 6M
- -0.56%
- 1Y
- 2.66%
- 3Y*
- -4.07%
- 5Y*
- -8.93%
- 10Y*
- -2.71%
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%
WHOSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 8, 1986, WHOSX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2008 with a return of +17.1%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -13.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, WHOSX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 11, 1987 with a return of +15.5%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 1987 at -13.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.29% | 5.23% | -6.16% | 0.40% | 0.10% | 0.00% | -1.05% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.29% | 6.21% | -1.78% | -1.59% | -4.58% | 3.64% | -1.46% | -0.69% | 4.58% | 1.83% | 0.00% | -2.98% | 2.34% |
| 2024 | -3.49% | -2.24% | 1.11% | -8.17% | 3.16% | 3.11% | 2.63% | 3.63% | 1.54% | -6.11% | 1.99% | -7.58% | -10.95% |
| 2023 | 6.47% | -4.85% | 4.83% | 0.70% | -3.39% | -0.10% | -2.25% | -3.29% | -8.83% | -4.99% | 9.50% | 9.55% | 1.39% |
| 2022 | -4.54% | -2.60% | -5.31% | -10.42% | -2.82% | -0.89% | 3.02% | -5.59% | -9.05% | -7.42% | 7.33% | -1.34% | -34.13% |
| 2021 | -4.90% | -7.96% | -5.12% | 3.05% | 0.58% | 5.12% | 4.19% | -0.42% | -3.57% | 3.70% | 3.73% | -2.38% | -4.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund has an annualized alpha of 6.99%, beta of -0.15, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 08, 1986.
- This fund captured 4.70% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -21.92%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.15 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 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 0.04 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
- 6.99%
- Beta
- -0.15
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 4.70%
- Downside Capture
- -21.92%
Expense Ratio
WHOSX has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WHOSX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX) 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.
| WHOSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.37 | 2.78 | -2.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.63 | 12.44 | -11.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund provided a 4.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.35 | $0.30 | $0.25 | $1.61 | $0.33 | $0.35 | $0.33 | $1.69 | $1.25 |
Dividend yield | 4.11% | 4.05% | 3.80% | 2.90% | 2.45% | 1.31% | 7.99% | 1.83% | 2.22% | 1.96% | 10.89% | 7.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury 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 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.25 |
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 Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury 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 Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund was 53.95%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund drawdown is 49.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -53.95%Oct 2023 | 3y 7mo | — | 6y 3moMar 2020 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -27.58%Jun 2009 | 5mo 23d | 2y 2mo | 2y 7moDec 2008 - Aug 2011 |
2013 bear market2013 | -23.75%Aug 2013 | 1y 24d | 1y 3mo | 2y 4moJul 2012 - Dec 2014 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.18%Nov 2018 | 2y 3mo | 9mo 3d | 3y 22dJul 2016 - Aug 2019 |
2003 correction2003 | -18.31%Aug 2003 | 1mo 28d | 1y 5mo | 1y 7moJun 2003 - Jan 2005 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WHOSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.95% | -56.78% | +2.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.80% | -9.10% | +1.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.73% | -18.90% | -1.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.93% | -25.43% | -22.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -53.95% | -33.92% | -20.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -49.28% | -1.80% | -47.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.50% | -10.71% | -0.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.54% | 2.03% | +2.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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