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DCFFX vs. SMTRX
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility
Dividends

DCFFX vs. SMTRX

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

DCFFX (Destinations Core Fixed Income Fund) and SMTRX (ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund) are both Intermediate Core-Plus Bond funds. DCFFX charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.99%/yr for SMTRX.

Performance

DCFFX vs. SMTRX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Destinations Core Fixed Income Fund (DCFFX) and ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

DCFFX

1D
0.00%
1M
0.40%
YTD
0.39%
6M
0.24%
1Y
5.08%
3Y*
3.69%
5Y*
-0.43%
10Y*
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SMTRX

1D
0.10%
1M
—
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DCFFX vs. SMTRX - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)
DCFFX
Destinations Core Fixed Income Fund		0.00%
SMTRX
ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund		0.10%

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Destinations Core Fixed Income Fund

ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund

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Return for Risk

DCFFX vs. SMTRX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
DCFFX
DCFFX Risk / Return Rank: 2323
Overall Rank
DCFFX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2323
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DCFFX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2424
Sortino Ratio Rank
DCFFX Omega Ratio Rank: 2222
Omega Ratio Rank
DCFFX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2525
Calmar Ratio Rank
DCFFX Martin Ratio Rank: 2121
Martin Ratio Rank
SMTRX
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.

DCFFX vs. SMTRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Destinations Core Fixed Income Fund (DCFFX) and ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX). 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.

DCFFXSMTRXDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility
1.38

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Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk
2.04

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Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

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Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.84

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Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

5.56

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Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

DCFFX vs. SMTRX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

DCFFXSMTRXDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

1.38

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Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

-0.07

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Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.21

5.86

-5.65

Drawdowns

DCFFX vs. SMTRX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DCFFX drawdown since its inception was -19.20%, which is greater than SMTRX's maximum drawdown of -0.10%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DCFFX and SMTRX.

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Drawdown Indicators

DCFFXSMTRXDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-19.20%

-0.10%

-19.10%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-2.84%

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Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.57%

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Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-19.20%

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Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-4.08%

0.00%

-4.08%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-5.36%

-0.03%

-5.33%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.93%

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Volatility

DCFFX vs. SMTRX - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

DCFFXSMTRXDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

1.30%

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Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

2.64%

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Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

3.79%

1.90%

+1.89%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

5.88%

1.90%

+3.98%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

4.76%

1.90%

+2.86%

DCFFX vs. SMTRX - Expense Ratio Comparison

DCFFX has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is lower than SMTRX's 0.99% expense ratio.

Dividends

DCFFX vs. SMTRX - Dividend Comparison

DCFFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.92%, more than SMTRX's 0.36% yield.

PositionTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
DCFFX
Destinations Core Fixed Income Fund		3.92%2.99%3.96%2.78%1.73%3.78%2.54%2.87%2.66%1.76%
SMTRX
ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund		0.36%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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