- ISIN
- US81580H8786
- CUSIP
- 81580H878
- Issuer
- Segall Bryant & Hamill
- Inception Date
- Jun 1, 1988
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
WTLTX Performance Chart
Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield Fund (WTLTX) is up 1.3% since the beginning of the year. WTLTX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WTLTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,189.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield Fund (WTLTX) has returned 1.27% so far this year and 5.48% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WTLTX has returned 4.66% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.46%
- YTD
- 1.27%
- 6M
- 1.50%
- 1Y
- 5.48%
- 3Y*
- 7.34%
- 5Y*
- 3.53%
- 10Y*
- 4.66%
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%
WTLTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 1988, WTLTX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, WTLTX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 30, 1988 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 4, 2003 at -6.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.35% | 0.54% | -1.20% | 1.13% | 0.35% | 0.11% | 1.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.40% | 0.77% | -0.44% | 0.24% | 0.94% | 1.35% | 0.14% | 0.92% | 0.79% | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.46% | 7.97% |
| 2024 | 0.02% | 0.23% | 1.32% | -1.27% | 1.09% | 0.60% | 1.53% | 1.17% | 1.38% | -0.76% | 0.92% | -0.79% | 5.53% |
| 2023 | 3.39% | -1.50% | 1.25% | 0.85% | -0.24% | 0.99% | 1.24% | -0.10% | -1.58% | -0.48% | 4.65% | 3.26% | 12.16% |
| 2022 | -2.64% | -0.96% | -1.17% | -3.14% | 0.95% | -5.70% | 5.28% | -2.19% | -3.72% | 2.57% | 1.64% | -0.63% | -9.75% |
| 2021 | -0.02% | 0.08% | -0.49% | 0.95% | 0.19% | 1.17% | 0.49% | 0.60% | -0.16% | -0.26% | -0.81% | 1.38% | 3.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.44%, beta of 0.09, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 1988.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (31.88%) than losses (21.61%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.09 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 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 0.08 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
- 5.44%
- Beta
- 0.09
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 31.88%
- Downside Capture
- 21.61%
Expense Ratio
WTLTX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WTLTX ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield Fund (WTLTX) 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.
| WTLTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.82 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.75 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.69 | 1.37 | +0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.20 | 2.78 | +0.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.56 | 12.44 | +3.12 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield Fund provided a 4.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.34 | $0.31 | $0.36 | $0.44 | $0.40 | $0.41 | $0.40 | $0.44 |
Dividend yield | 4.09% | 4.09% | 4.21% | 4.26% | 4.23% | 3.41% | 3.88% | 4.88% | 4.76% | 4.55% | 4.51% | 5.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.37 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield 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 Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield Fund was 38.46%, occurring on Dec 5, 2008. Recovery took 456 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -38.46%Dec 2008 | 1y 6mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 3moJun 2007 - Sep 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -16.97%Mar 2020 | 28d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 12dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -13.35%Sep 2022 | 1y 12d | 1y 2mo | 2y 2moSep 2021 - Dec 2023 |
1994 correction1994 | -12.62%Nov 1994 | 1y 20d | 6mo 10d | 1y 7moOct 1993 - May 1995 |
2000 correction2000 | -12.32%Jan 2000 | 1y 3mo | 11mo 26d | 2y 2moOct 1998 - Jan 2001 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WTLTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.46% | -56.78% | +18.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.76% | -9.10% | +7.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.12% | -18.90% | +15.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.35% | -25.43% | +12.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.97% | -33.92% | +16.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.25% | -10.71% | +7.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.36% | 2.03% | -1.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with WTLTX
Add Segall Bryant & Hamill Quality High Yield Fund to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with WTLTX