ASTIX vs. HSTRX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Astor Dynamic Allocation Fund (ASTIX) and Hussman Strategic Total Return Fund (HSTRX).

ASTIX is managed by Astor. It was launched on Oct 18, 2009. HSTRX is managed by Hussman Funds. It was launched on Sep 11, 2002.

Performance

ASTIX vs. HSTRX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Astor Dynamic Allocation Fund (ASTIX) and Hussman Strategic Total Return Fund (HSTRX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ASTIX vs. HSTRX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
ASTIX Astor Dynamic Allocation Fund	1.52%	10.19%	10.64%	9.79%	-11.50%	14.42%	2.42%	19.37%	-7.67%	15.36%
HSTRX Hussman Strategic Total Return Fund	3.20%	20.33%	6.06%	6.04%	-6.23%	1.21%	11.45%	11.42%	1.48%	1.21%

Returns By Period

ASTIX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HSTRX

• 1D: 0.40%
• 1M: -1.97%
• YTD: 3.20%
• 6M: 5.15%
• 1Y: 17.13%
• 3Y*: 10.52%
• 5Y*: 6.20%
• 10Y*: 5.53%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ASTIX vs. HSTRX - Expense Ratio Comparison

ASTIX has a 1.15% expense ratio, which is higher than HSTRX's 0.75% expense ratio.

ASTIX

Astor Dynamic Allocation Fund

HSTRX

Hussman Strategic Total Return Fund

Return for Risk

ASTIX vs. HSTRX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

HSTRX

HSTRX Risk / Return Rank: 97
HSTRX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 97
HSTRX Sortino Ratio Rank: 96
HSTRX Omega Ratio Rank: 95
HSTRX Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
HSTRX Martin Ratio Rank: 98

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ASTIX vs. HSTRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Astor Dynamic Allocation Fund (ASTIX) and Hussman Strategic Total Return Fund (HSTRX). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ASTIX	HSTRX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.55	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.97	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.93	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.86	—

Correlation

The correlation between ASTIX and HSTRX is 0.17, 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

ASTIX vs. HSTRX - Dividend Comparison

ASTIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.80%, more than HSTRX's 1.98% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ASTIX Astor Dynamic Allocation Fund	7.80%	5.80%	11.59%	1.80%	3.72%	13.89%	0.70%	2.90%	4.02%	5.15%	1.42%	0.91%
HSTRX Hussman Strategic Total Return Fund	1.98%	2.25%	2.91%	2.54%	2.15%	1.33%	0.52%	1.29%	1.20%	0.37%	0.25%	0.42%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	ASTIX	HSTRX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-13.53%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-3.14%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-13.53%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-13.53%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-1.97%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-2.70%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	0.87%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ASTIX	HSTRX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	1.22%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	3.21%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	6.62%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	6.46%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	5.96%	—