ASDIX vs. TRBUX
Compare and contrast key facts about AAM/HIMCO Short Duration Fund (ASDIX) and T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (TRBUX).
ASDIX is managed by AAM. It was launched on Jun 30, 2014. TRBUX is managed by T. Rowe Price. It was launched on Dec 3, 2012.
Performance
ASDIX vs. TRBUX - Performance Comparison
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ASDIX vs. TRBUX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASDIX AAM/HIMCO Short Duration Fund | 0.42% | 4.61% | 4.82% | 5.49% | -1.33% | 0.39% | 2.15% | 5.15% | 1.08% | 2.70% |
TRBUX T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | 0.65% | 8.98% | 6.48% | 6.99% | -1.28% | 0.22% | 3.11% | 3.60% | 1.88% | 1.83% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ASDIX achieves a 0.42% return, which is significantly lower than TRBUX's 0.65% return. Over the past 10 years, ASDIX has underperformed TRBUX with an annualized return of 2.76%, while TRBUX has yielded a comparatively higher 3.34% annualized return.
ASDIX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -0.37%
- YTD
- 0.42%
- 6M
- 1.56%
- 1Y
- 4.54%
- 3Y*
- 4.64%
- 5Y*
- 2.81%
- 10Y*
- 2.76%
TRBUX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.39%
- YTD
- 0.65%
- 6M
- 3.19%
- 1Y
- 8.39%
- 3Y*
- 7.01%
- 5Y*
- 4.28%
- 10Y*
- 3.34%
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ASDIX vs. TRBUX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ASDIX has a 0.56% expense ratio, which is higher than TRBUX's 0.31% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ASDIX vs. TRBUX — Risk / Return Rank
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ASDIX vs. TRBUX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AAM/HIMCO Short Duration Fund (ASDIX) and T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (TRBUX). 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.
| ASDIX | TRBUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.25 | 4.54 | -1.29 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.10 | 14.92 | -9.83 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.89 | 5.90 | -4.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.85 | 22.36 | -17.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 26.16 | 69.43 | -43.27 |
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
| ASDIX | TRBUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.25 | 4.54 | -1.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 2.23 | 2.55 | -0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.96 | 2.21 | -0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.96 | 1.95 | +0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between ASDIX and TRBUX is 0.25, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
ASDIX vs. TRBUX - Dividend Comparison
ASDIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.05%, less than TRBUX's 8.06% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASDIX AAM/HIMCO Short Duration Fund | 4.05% | 3.11% | 3.69% | 3.48% | 2.01% | 0.99% | 1.70% | 2.80% | 2.50% | 2.06% | 2.40% | 2.05% |
TRBUX T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | 8.06% | 8.17% | 5.05% | 4.48% | 1.53% | 1.21% | 1.86% | 2.73% | 2.47% | 1.62% | 1.18% | 0.81% |
Drawdowns
ASDIX vs. TRBUX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ASDIX drawdown since its inception was -7.62%, which is greater than TRBUX's maximum drawdown of -4.15%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ASDIX and TRBUX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ASDIX | TRBUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.62% | -4.15% | -3.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.89% | -0.39% | -0.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -2.73% | -2.68% | -0.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -7.62% | -4.15% | -3.47% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.37% | -0.39% | +0.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.29% | -0.22% | -0.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.17% | 0.13% | +0.04% |
Volatility
ASDIX vs. TRBUX - Volatility Comparison
AAM/HIMCO Short Duration Fund (ASDIX) has a higher volatility of 0.40% compared to T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (TRBUX) at 0.27%. This indicates that ASDIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TRBUX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ASDIX | TRBUX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.40% | 0.27% | +0.13% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.74% | 1.32% | -0.58% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.40% | 2.06% | -0.66% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.26% | 1.70% | -0.44% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.41% | 1.52% | -0.11% |