BXFIX vs. EIFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about MassMutual Global Floating Rate Fund (BXFIX) and Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund (EIFAX).
BXFIX is managed by Barings Funds. It was launched on Sep 15, 2013. EIFAX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on Mar 16, 2008.
Performance
BXFIX vs. EIFAX - Performance Comparison
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BXFIX vs. EIFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BXFIX MassMutual Global Floating Rate Fund | -1.49% | 4.72% | 6.83% | 10.26% | -5.65% | 0.41% |
EIFAX Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund | -1.88% | 4.54% | 8.91% | 11.86% | -2.98% | 0.47% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BXFIX achieves a -1.49% return, which is significantly higher than EIFAX's -1.88% return.
BXFIX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 0.12%
- YTD
- -1.49%
- 6M
- -0.48%
- 1Y
- 2.84%
- 3Y*
- 5.39%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
EIFAX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -0.32%
- YTD
- -1.88%
- 6M
- -1.19%
- 1Y
- 2.70%
- 3Y*
- 6.43%
- 5Y*
- 4.64%
- 10Y*
- 5.15%
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BXFIX vs. EIFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BXFIX has a 0.77% expense ratio, which is higher than EIFAX's 0.47% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BXFIX vs. EIFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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BXFIX vs. EIFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MassMutual Global Floating Rate Fund (BXFIX) and Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund (EIFAX). 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.
| BXFIX | EIFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.93 | 0.82 | +0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.43 | 1.20 | +0.23 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.25 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.36 | 1.22 | +0.14 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.66 | 3.93 | +0.73 |
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
| BXFIX | EIFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.93 | 0.82 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | 1.50 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 1.16 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.12 | 1.17 | -0.05 |
Correlation
The correlation between BXFIX and EIFAX is 0.67, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
BXFIX vs. EIFAX - Dividend Comparison
BXFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.90%, less than EIFAX's 7.40% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BXFIX MassMutual Global Floating Rate Fund | 6.90% | 7.58% | 7.30% | 6.10% | 4.35% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EIFAX Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund | 7.40% | 8.09% | 8.91% | 7.02% | 5.92% | 4.03% | 4.51% | 5.58% | 5.10% | 4.46% | 5.02% | 5.29% |
Drawdowns
BXFIX vs. EIFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BXFIX drawdown since its inception was -9.12%, smaller than the maximum EIFAX drawdown of -40.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BXFIX and EIFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BXFIX | EIFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.12% | -40.28% | +31.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.09% | -2.45% | +0.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -7.63% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -24.22% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.49% | -2.18% | +0.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.56% | -2.28% | +0.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.68% | 0.79% | -0.11% |
Volatility
BXFIX vs. EIFAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MassMutual Global Floating Rate Fund (BXFIX) is 0.77%, while Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund (EIFAX) has a volatility of 0.85%. This indicates that BXFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EIFAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BXFIX | EIFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.77% | 0.85% | -0.08% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.81% | 1.83% | -0.02% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.01% | 3.31% | -0.30% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.02% | 3.10% | -0.08% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.02% | 4.45% | -1.43% |