BSNSX vs. BSVSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund (BSNSX) and Baird Equity Opportunity Fund (BSVSX).
BSNSX is managed by Baird. It was launched on Nov 14, 2019. BSVSX is managed by Baird. It was launched on May 1, 2012.
Performance
BSNSX vs. BSVSX - Performance Comparison
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BSNSX vs. BSVSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BSNSX Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund | 0.24% | 4.83% | 2.92% | 6.53% | -5.54% | 2.00% | 8.13% | 0.85% |
BSVSX Baird Equity Opportunity Fund | -11.46% | 18.43% | 23.72% | 13.56% | -12.58% | 19.10% | 2.58% | 1.39% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BSNSX achieves a 0.24% return, which is significantly higher than BSVSX's -11.46% return.
BSNSX
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -1.32%
- YTD
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 1.50%
- 1Y
- 4.30%
- 3Y*
- 3.97%
- 5Y*
- 1.99%
- 10Y*
- —
BSVSX
- 1D
- 3.02%
- 1M
- -9.74%
- YTD
- -11.46%
- 6M
- 3.51%
- 1Y
- 17.40%
- 3Y*
- 10.39%
- 5Y*
- 6.69%
- 10Y*
- 7.64%
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BSNSX vs. BSVSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BSNSX has a 0.55% expense ratio, which is lower than BSVSX's 1.50% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BSNSX vs. BSVSX — Risk / Return Rank
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BSNSX vs. BSVSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund (BSNSX) and Baird Equity Opportunity Fund (BSVSX). 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.
| BSNSX | BSVSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.65 | 0.61 | +1.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.15 | 1.18 | +0.97 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.15 | +0.33 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.65 | 0.97 | +0.68 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.94 | 3.12 | +3.82 |
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
| BSNSX | BSVSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.65 | 0.61 | +1.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.76 | 0.28 | +0.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.34 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.90 | 0.38 | +0.52 |
Correlation
The correlation between BSNSX and BSVSX is 0.08, 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
BSNSX vs. BSVSX - Dividend Comparison
BSNSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.33%, less than BSVSX's 30.41% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BSNSX Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund | 3.33% | 3.32% | 3.28% | 2.99% | 1.84% | 1.33% | 1.99% | 0.15% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BSVSX Baird Equity Opportunity Fund | 30.41% | 26.93% | 1.14% | 0.00% | 33.67% | 4.55% | 5.49% | 0.44% | 4.03% | 2.79% | 0.73% | 0.39% |
Drawdowns
BSNSX vs. BSVSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BSNSX drawdown since its inception was -9.77%, smaller than the maximum BSVSX drawdown of -42.73%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BSNSX and BSVSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BSNSX | BSVSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.77% | -42.73% | +32.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.91% | -17.49% | +14.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -9.77% | -26.83% | +17.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -42.73% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.51% | -15.00% | +13.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.60% | -6.81% | +5.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.69% | 5.43% | -4.74% |
Volatility
BSNSX vs. BSVSX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund (BSNSX) is 0.76%, while Baird Equity Opportunity Fund (BSVSX) has a volatility of 6.56%. This indicates that BSNSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BSVSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BSNSX | BSVSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.76% | 6.56% | -5.80% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.05% | 20.92% | -19.87% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.82% | 29.56% | -26.74% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.65% | 23.71% | -21.06% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.39% | 22.20% | -18.81% |