DBLTX vs. PTKIX
Compare and contrast key facts about DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I (DBLTX) and T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund (PTKIX).
DBLTX is managed by DoubleLine. It was launched on Apr 6, 2010. PTKIX is managed by T. Rowe Price. It was launched on Nov 15, 2016.
Performance
DBLTX vs. PTKIX - Performance Comparison
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DBLTX vs. PTKIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DBLTX DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I | -0.54% | 8.05% | 3.08% | 5.34% | -12.56% | 0.24% | 4.13% | 5.81% | 1.76% | 3.70% |
PTKIX T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund | -0.53% | 7.50% | 2.46% | 4.95% | -16.52% | 0.59% | 8.40% | 11.86% | 0.17% | 4.97% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with DBLTX having a -0.54% return and PTKIX slightly higher at -0.53%.
DBLTX
- 1D
- -0.34%
- 1M
- -2.00%
- YTD
- -0.54%
- 6M
- 0.55%
- 1Y
- 3.79%
- 3Y*
- 4.14%
- 5Y*
- 0.70%
- 10Y*
- 1.80%
PTKIX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -1.77%
- YTD
- -0.53%
- 6M
- 0.47%
- 1Y
- 3.64%
- 3Y*
- 3.55%
- 5Y*
- -0.33%
- 10Y*
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DBLTX vs. PTKIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DBLTX has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is higher than PTKIX's 0.33% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DBLTX vs. PTKIX — Risk / Return Rank
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DBLTX vs. PTKIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I (DBLTX) and T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund (PTKIX). 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.
| DBLTX | PTKIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.98 | 0.96 | +0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.43 | 1.40 | +0.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.17 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.51 | 1.48 | +0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.43 | 4.41 | +0.02 |
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
| DBLTX | PTKIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.98 | 0.96 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.13 | -0.06 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.41 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.91 | 0.45 | +0.46 |
Correlation
The correlation between DBLTX and PTKIX is 0.88, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
DBLTX vs. PTKIX - Dividend Comparison
DBLTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.44%, less than PTKIX's 4.81% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DBLTX DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I | 4.44% | 4.86% | 5.03% | 4.35% | 3.86% | 3.12% | 3.39% | 3.66% | 3.74% | 3.65% | 3.72% | 4.11% |
PTKIX T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund | 4.81% | 5.27% | 5.22% | 4.19% | 2.87% | 3.28% | 3.38% | 6.78% | 3.41% | 3.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
DBLTX vs. PTKIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DBLTX drawdown since its inception was -16.49%, smaller than the maximum PTKIX drawdown of -20.91%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DBLTX and PTKIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DBLTX | PTKIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.49% | -20.91% | +4.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.88% | -2.93% | +0.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.49% | -20.91% | +4.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.49% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.54% | -5.11% | +2.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.38% | -5.82% | +3.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.00% |
Volatility
DBLTX vs. PTKIX - Volatility Comparison
DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I (DBLTX) has a higher volatility of 1.70% compared to T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund (PTKIX) at 1.43%. This indicates that DBLTX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PTKIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DBLTX | PTKIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.70% | 1.43% | +0.27% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.64% | 2.61% | +0.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.23% | 4.34% | -0.11% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.56% | 5.85% | -0.29% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.38% | 5.08% | -0.70% |