DFRTX vs. EIBLX
Compare and contrast key facts about DWS Floating Rate Fund (DFRTX) and Eaton Vance Floating Rate Fund (EIBLX).
DFRTX is managed by DWS. It was launched on Jun 28, 2007. EIBLX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on Jan 29, 2001.
Performance
DFRTX vs. EIBLX - Performance Comparison
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DFRTX vs. EIBLX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFRTX DWS Floating Rate Fund | 0.51% | 3.50% | 7.82% | 11.54% | -1.54% | 3.85% | 1.12% | 8.66% | -0.49% | 1.68% |
EIBLX Eaton Vance Floating Rate Fund | -1.32% | 3.90% | 8.14% | 12.29% | -2.34% | 4.33% | 2.38% | 7.07% | 0.81% | 4.48% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DFRTX achieves a 0.51% return, which is significantly higher than EIBLX's -1.32% return. Over the past 10 years, DFRTX has underperformed EIBLX with an annualized return of 4.18%, while EIBLX has yielded a comparatively higher 4.78% annualized return.
DFRTX
- 1D
- 0.14%
- 1M
- 0.27%
- YTD
- 0.51%
- 6M
- 1.68%
- 1Y
- 5.16%
- 3Y*
- 7.04%
- 5Y*
- 4.81%
- 10Y*
- 4.18%
EIBLX
- 1D
- -0.13%
- 1M
- -0.50%
- YTD
- -1.32%
- 6M
- -0.91%
- 1Y
- 2.47%
- 3Y*
- 6.50%
- 5Y*
- 4.58%
- 10Y*
- 4.78%
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DFRTX vs. EIBLX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DFRTX has a 0.78% expense ratio, which is higher than EIBLX's 0.76% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DFRTX vs. EIBLX — Risk / Return Rank
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DFRTX vs. EIBLX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Floating Rate Fund (DFRTX) and Eaton Vance Floating Rate Fund (EIBLX). 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.
| DFRTX | EIBLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.96 | 1.04 | +0.93 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.52 | 1.59 | +0.93 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.82 | 1.32 | +0.50 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.77 | 1.34 | +0.43 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.38 | 4.63 | +5.74 |
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
| DFRTX | EIBLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.96 | 1.04 | +0.93 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 2.21 | 1.68 | +0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.04 | 1.36 | -0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.94 | 1.25 | -0.31 |
Correlation
The correlation between DFRTX and EIBLX is 0.52, 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
DFRTX vs. EIBLX - Dividend Comparison
DFRTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.03%, less than EIBLX's 6.86% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFRTX DWS Floating Rate Fund | 6.03% | 6.04% | 8.77% | 8.33% | 4.36% | 3.41% | 3.84% | 4.90% | 4.30% | 4.49% | 4.86% | 4.73% |
EIBLX Eaton Vance Floating Rate Fund | 6.86% | 7.58% | 8.29% | 8.58% | 5.02% | 3.32% | 3.68% | 5.01% | 4.46% | 3.82% | 4.14% | 4.33% |
Drawdowns
DFRTX vs. EIBLX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DFRTX drawdown since its inception was -31.11%, roughly equal to the maximum EIBLX drawdown of -32.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DFRTX and EIBLX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DFRTX | EIBLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.11% | -32.53% | +1.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.02% | -2.07% | +0.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.44% | -6.27% | -0.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.32% | -18.70% | -2.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.68% | +1.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.16% | -1.66% | -0.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.46% | 0.60% | -0.14% |
Volatility
DFRTX vs. EIBLX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for DWS Floating Rate Fund (DFRTX) is 0.37%, while Eaton Vance Floating Rate Fund (EIBLX) has a volatility of 0.60%. This indicates that DFRTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EIBLX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DFRTX | EIBLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.37% | 0.60% | -0.23% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.73% | 1.60% | -0.87% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.36% | 2.80% | -0.44% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.20% | 2.74% | -0.54% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.04% | 3.53% | +0.51% |