DFRTX vs. FDAAX
Compare and contrast key facts about DWS Floating Rate Fund (DFRTX) and Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund (FDAAX).
DFRTX is managed by DWS. It was launched on Jun 28, 2007. FDAAX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Apr 30, 2001.
Performance
DFRTX vs. FDAAX - Performance Comparison
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DFRTX vs. FDAAX - 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% |
FDAAX Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund | -1.34% | 4.68% | 8.52% | 14.35% | -1.37% | 8.55% | -3.71% | 3.30% | 0.95% | 2.44% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DFRTX achieves a 0.51% return, which is significantly higher than FDAAX's -1.34% return. Over the past 10 years, DFRTX has underperformed FDAAX with an annualized return of 4.18%, while FDAAX has yielded a comparatively higher 4.50% 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%
FDAAX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.55%
- YTD
- -1.34%
- 6M
- -0.58%
- 1Y
- 3.30%
- 3Y*
- 7.13%
- 5Y*
- 6.09%
- 10Y*
- 4.50%
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DFRTX vs. FDAAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DFRTX has a 0.78% expense ratio, which is higher than FDAAX's 0.67% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DFRTX vs. FDAAX — Risk / Return Rank
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DFRTX vs. FDAAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Floating Rate Fund (DFRTX) and Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund (FDAAX). 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 | FDAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.96 | 1.09 | +0.88 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.52 | 1.75 | +0.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.82 | 1.29 | +0.53 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.77 | 1.61 | +0.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.38 | 5.44 | +4.93 |
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 | FDAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.96 | 1.09 | +0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 2.21 | 1.85 | +0.36 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.04 | 1.18 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.94 | 1.21 | -0.27 |
Correlation
The correlation between DFRTX and FDAAX is 0.45, 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. FDAAX - Dividend Comparison
DFRTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.03%, less than FDAAX's 7.41% 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% |
FDAAX Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund | 7.41% | 8.00% | 9.42% | 7.64% | 5.84% | 3.73% | 5.07% | 5.62% | 5.18% | 3.79% | 4.57% | 4.71% |
Drawdowns
DFRTX vs. FDAAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DFRTX drawdown since its inception was -31.11%, which is greater than FDAAX's maximum drawdown of -25.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DFRTX and FDAAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DFRTX | FDAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.11% | -25.74% | -5.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.02% | -2.26% | +0.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.44% | -6.22% | -0.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.32% | -18.08% | -3.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.73% | +1.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.16% | -1.52% | -0.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.46% | 0.67% | -0.21% |
Volatility
DFRTX vs. FDAAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for DWS Floating Rate Fund (DFRTX) is 0.37%, while Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund (FDAAX) has a volatility of 0.95%. This indicates that DFRTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FDAAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DFRTX | FDAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.37% | 0.95% | -0.58% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.73% | 2.35% | -1.62% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.36% | 3.38% | -1.02% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.20% | 3.31% | -1.11% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.04% | 3.83% | +0.21% |