BAGSX vs. BTMSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (BAGSX) and Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (BTMSX).
BAGSX is managed by Baird. It was launched on Sep 29, 2000. BTMSX is managed by Baird. It was launched on Aug 30, 2015.
Performance
BAGSX vs. BTMSX - Performance Comparison
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BAGSX vs. BTMSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAGSX Baird Aggregate Bond Fund | -0.31% | 7.11% | 1.63% | 6.12% | -13.52% | -1.74% | 8.42% | 9.17% | -0.55% | 3.90% |
BTMSX Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 0.16% | 4.46% | 2.98% | 3.90% | -4.01% | 0.59% | 2.90% | 3.81% | 1.34% | 2.45% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BAGSX achieves a -0.31% return, which is significantly lower than BTMSX's 0.16% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with BAGSX having a 1.81% annualized return and BTMSX not far behind at 1.78%.
BAGSX
- 1D
- 0.59%
- 1M
- -2.07%
- YTD
- -0.31%
- 6M
- 0.69%
- 1Y
- 4.01%
- 3Y*
- 3.80%
- 5Y*
- 0.26%
- 10Y*
- 1.81%
BTMSX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -1.10%
- YTD
- 0.16%
- 6M
- 0.85%
- 1Y
- 3.71%
- 3Y*
- 3.36%
- 5Y*
- 1.56%
- 10Y*
- 1.78%
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BAGSX vs. BTMSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
Both BAGSX and BTMSX have an expense ratio of 0.55%.
Return for Risk
BAGSX vs. BTMSX — Risk / Return Rank
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BAGSX vs. BTMSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (BAGSX) and Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (BTMSX). 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.
| BAGSX | BTMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.99 | 2.12 | -1.13 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.42 | 2.86 | -1.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.73 | -0.55 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.79 | 2.07 | -0.28 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.16 | 9.52 | -4.36 |
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
| BAGSX | BTMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.99 | 2.12 | -1.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.04 | 0.92 | -0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.37 | 0.97 | -0.60 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.92 | 1.00 | -0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between BAGSX and BTMSX is 0.40, 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
BAGSX vs. BTMSX - Dividend Comparison
BAGSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.76%, more than BTMSX's 3.05% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAGSX Baird Aggregate Bond Fund | 3.76% | 3.69% | 3.62% | 3.10% | 2.33% | 1.68% | 3.02% | 2.41% | 2.53% | 2.21% | 1.96% | 2.14% |
BTMSX Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 3.05% | 3.05% | 2.93% | 2.48% | 1.36% | 0.88% | 1.30% | 1.66% | 1.53% | 1.43% | 1.17% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
BAGSX vs. BTMSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BAGSX drawdown since its inception was -18.97%, which is greater than BTMSX's maximum drawdown of -6.51%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BAGSX and BTMSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BAGSX | BTMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.97% | -6.51% | -12.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.64% | -1.89% | -0.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.84% | -6.51% | -12.33% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.97% | -6.51% | -12.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.14% | -1.10% | -1.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.53% | -0.95% | -1.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.92% | 0.41% | +0.51% |
Volatility
BAGSX vs. BTMSX - Volatility Comparison
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund (BAGSX) has a higher volatility of 1.64% compared to Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (BTMSX) at 0.47%. This indicates that BAGSX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BTMSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BAGSX | BTMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.64% | 0.47% | +1.17% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.56% | 0.74% | +1.82% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.27% | 1.86% | +2.41% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.91% | 1.71% | +4.20% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.89% | 1.84% | +3.05% |