- ISIN
- US4660003041
- Issuer
- Ivy Funds
- Inception Date
- Sep 21, 1992
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
WTRCX Performance Chart
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund (WTRCX) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. WTRCX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WTRCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,193.
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Returns By Period
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund (WTRCX) has returned 10.13% so far this year and 22.15% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WTRCX has achieved an annualized return of 16.13%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund
- 1D
- 1.18%
- 1M
- 1.96%
- YTD
- 10.13%
- 6M
- 10.03%
- 1Y
- 22.15%
- 3Y*
- 27.60%
- 5Y*
- 17.01%
- 10Y*
- 16.13%
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%
WTRCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 21, 1992, WTRCX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Dec 2000 with a return of +30.8%, while the worst month was Sep 1992 at -50.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WTRCX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 5, 1995 with a return of +104.0%, while the worst single day was Sep 25, 1992 at -50.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.57% | -1.27% | -5.51% | 12.24% | 2.60% | 0.93% | 10.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.46% | -2.22% | -5.46% | -0.89% | 6.63% | 5.63% | 1.43% | 0.94% | 3.65% | 1.27% | -0.59% | -0.90% | 14.15% |
| 2024 | 2.28% | 6.06% | 3.70% | -4.21% | 4.99% | 2.26% | 3.07% | 1.61% | 2.18% | -0.44% | 5.55% | 16.21% | 51.17% |
| 2023 | 6.79% | -2.42% | 1.74% | 1.26% | -0.71% | 7.26% | 2.17% | -1.72% | -4.83% | -1.92% | 9.63% | 4.43% | 22.71% |
| 2022 | -6.05% | -2.87% | 2.81% | -9.18% | 0.54% | -7.52% | 9.54% | -4.55% | -8.17% | 8.12% | 5.76% | -6.31% | -18.51% |
| 2021 | -1.23% | 4.63% | 2.88% | 5.46% | 0.78% | 1.22% | 4.63% | 2.61% | -5.32% | 7.62% | -2.20% | 4.38% | 27.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 11.71%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 21, 1992.
- 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
- 11.71%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 99.12%
- Downside Capture
- 101.98%
Expense Ratio
WTRCX has a high expense ratio of 1.75%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WTRCX ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund (WTRCX) 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.
| WTRCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.57 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.01 | 2.78 | -0.77 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.14 | 12.44 | -4.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund provided a 20.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.49 | $2.49 | $4.22 | $1.85 | $2.02 | $2.37 | $0.37 | $1.41 | $1.86 | $0.89 | $0.44 | $0.91 |
Dividend yield | 20.79% | 22.90% | 36.18% | 16.84% | 19.28% | 15.56% | 2.66% | 12.05% | 18.38% | 7.10% | 3.92% | 7.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Ivy Core Equity 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.49 | $2.49 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.22 | $4.22 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.85 | $1.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.02 | $2.02 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.37 | $2.37 |
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 Delaware Ivy Core Equity 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 Core Equity Fund was 54.41%, occurring on Dec 8, 1994. Recovery took 186 trading sessions.
The current Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund drawdown is 0.08%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1994 bear market1994 | -54.41%Dec 1994 | 10mo 4d | 9mo 1d | 1y 7moFeb 1994 - Sep 1995 |
1992 bear market1992 | -52.30%Oct 1992 | 14d | 4mo 10d | 4mo 24dSep 1992 - Feb 1993 |
1995 bear market1995 | -52.03%Oct 1995 | 1mo 4d | 2y 18d | 2y 1moSep 1995 - Oct 1997 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.75%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 2y 3mo | 3y 8moOct 2007 - Jul 2011 |
1998 bear market1998 | -50.38%Jan 1998 | 2mo 13d | 9y 6mo | 9y 8moOct 1997 - Jul 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WTRCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.41% | -56.78% | +2.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.06% | -9.10% | -1.96% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.46% | -18.90% | -8.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.66% | -25.43% | -8.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.66% | -33.92% | +0.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.08% | -1.80% | +1.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.93% | -10.71% | -10.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.72% | 2.03% | +0.69% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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