AMFIX vs. BCPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about AAMA Income Fund (AMFIX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX).
AMFIX is managed by AAMA. It was launched on Jun 30, 2017. BCPIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Dec 28, 2007.
Performance
AMFIX vs. BCPIX - Performance Comparison
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AMFIX vs. BCPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMFIX AAMA Income Fund | 0.21% | 3.74% | 3.48% | 3.84% | -6.26% | -1.37% | 2.24% | 2.47% | 0.89% | -0.44% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | -0.55% | 6.71% | 1.98% | 6.70% | -10.78% | -0.34% | 5.77% | 6.65% | -0.45% | -0.34% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AMFIX achieves a 0.21% return, which is significantly higher than BCPIX's -0.55% return.
AMFIX
- 1D
- 0.17%
- 1M
- -0.49%
- YTD
- 0.21%
- 6M
- 1.06%
- 1Y
- 2.97%
- 3Y*
- 3.23%
- 5Y*
- 0.72%
- 10Y*
- —
BCPIX
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -2.11%
- YTD
- -0.55%
- 6M
- 0.36%
- 1Y
- 3.41%
- 3Y*
- 3.73%
- 5Y*
- 0.90%
- 10Y*
- 1.90%
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AMFIX vs. BCPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AMFIX has a 0.92% expense ratio, which is higher than BCPIX's 0.30% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AMFIX vs. BCPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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AMFIX vs. BCPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AAMA Income Fund (AMFIX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| AMFIX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.05 | 0.99 | +2.06 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.95 | 1.44 | +3.51 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.69 | 1.17 | +0.52 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.18 | 1.71 | +2.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 21.12 | 5.12 | +15.99 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| AMFIX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.05 | 0.99 | +2.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.34 | 0.18 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.46 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.56 | 0.33 | +0.23 |
Correlation
The correlation between AMFIX and BCPIX is 0.77, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
AMFIX vs. BCPIX - Dividend Comparison
AMFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.22%, less than BCPIX's 4.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMFIX AAMA Income Fund | 2.22% | 2.08% | 2.44% | 1.70% | 0.83% | 0.57% | 0.83% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 0.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | 4.10% | 4.32% | 3.67% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 1.89% | 1.76% | 2.77% | 2.90% | 2.49% | 2.84% | 2.72% |
Drawdowns
AMFIX vs. BCPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AMFIX drawdown since its inception was -9.35%, smaller than the maximum BCPIX drawdown of -22.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AMFIX and BCPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AMFIX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.35% | -22.43% | +13.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.74% | -2.58% | +1.84% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.91% | -15.19% | +6.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -15.19% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.49% | -2.11% | +1.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.06% | -4.28% | +2.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.15% | 0.86% | -0.71% |
Volatility
AMFIX vs. BCPIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for AAMA Income Fund (AMFIX) is 0.48%, while Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX) has a volatility of 1.42%. This indicates that AMFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BCPIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AMFIX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.48% | 1.42% | -0.94% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.72% | 2.36% | -1.64% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.98% | 3.97% | -2.99% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.16% | 5.06% | -2.90% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.75% | 4.16% | -2.41% |