Delaware Ivy Limited-Term Bond Fund (WLBCX)
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in investment grade fixed income securities including, but not limited to, fixed income securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, and by U.S. corporations. The fund may also invest up to 30% of its net assets in foreign securities, including up to 10% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets.
Fund Info
US4660008669
Sep 21, 1992
$1,000
Expense Ratio
WLBCX has a high expense ratio of 1.53%, 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 Limited-Term 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
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WLBCX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.14% | -0.80% | 0.96% | 0.37% | -0.39% | -0.30% | 0.49% | 0.20% | -0.39% | 1.26% | |||
| 2022 | -0.85% | -0.63% | -1.38% | -0.81% | 0.34% | -1.01% | 0.82% | -0.87% | -1.64% | -0.18% | 1.12% | 0.06% | -4.93% |
| 2021 | 0.04% | -0.24% | -0.33% | 0.21% | 0.20% | -0.16% | 0.13% | -0.04% | -0.24% | -0.44% | -0.26% | -0.18% | -1.31% |
| 2020 | 0.78% | 0.53% | -1.10% | 1.20% | 0.43% | 0.52% | 0.33% | -0.03% | -0.03% | -0.05% | 0.23% | 0.14% | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 0.38% | 0.03% | 0.75% | 0.21% | 0.67% | 0.58% | -0.07% | 0.93% | -0.27% | 0.26% | -0.18% | 0.00% | 3.33% |
| 2018 | -0.58% | -0.49% | 0.00% | -0.08% | 0.18% | 0.01% | -0.08% | 0.28% | -0.08% | -0.09% | 0.20% | 0.70% | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 0.15% | 0.26% | -0.02% | 0.36% | 0.27% | -0.11% | 0.36% | 0.27% | -0.28% | -0.01% | -0.39% | 0.10% | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 0.61% | 0.06% | 0.72% | 0.38% | -0.18% | 0.89% | 0.35% | -0.20% | 0.07% | -0.29% | -1.22% | 0.08% | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 1.16% | -0.39% | 0.15% | -0.04% | -0.12% | -0.57% | 0.13% | -0.24% | 0.24% | 0.04% | -0.22% | -0.39% | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 0.43% | 0.15% | -0.39% | 0.33% | 0.32% | -0.05% | -0.31% | 0.23% | -0.50% | 0.05% | 0.33% | -0.47% | 0.11% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Ivy Limited-Term Bond Fund (WLBCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
| Period | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.09 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 1.17% | 0.45% | 0.99% | 1.64% | 1.57% | 1.28% | 1.19% | 0.90% | 0.89% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Ivy Limited-Term 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.09 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| 2020 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.08 |
| 2019 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.13 |
| 2018 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.13 |
| 2017 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.10 |
| 2016 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.10 |
| 2015 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.07 |
| 2014 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.07 |
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 Limited-Term 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 Delaware Ivy Limited-Term Bond Fund was 7.83%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.83% | Jan 5, 2021 | 453 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -3.56% | May 3, 2013 | 86 | Sep 5, 2013 | 706 | Jun 27, 2016 | 792 |
| -3.26% | Mar 9, 2020 | 13 | Mar 25, 2020 | 44 | May 28, 2020 | 57 |
| -2.65% | Nov 5, 2010 | 65 | Feb 8, 2011 | 121 | Aug 2, 2011 | 186 |
| -2.61% | Mar 26, 2004 | 54 | Jun 14, 2004 | 309 | Sep 1, 2005 | 363 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Delaware Ivy Limited-Term Bond Fund volatility is 0.00%, 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.