DSL vs. DBLTX
Compare and contrast key facts about DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) and DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I (DBLTX).
DSL is managed by DoubleLine. It was launched on Apr 26, 2013. DBLTX is managed by DoubleLine. It was launched on Apr 6, 2010.
Performance
DSL vs. DBLTX - Performance Comparison
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DSL vs. DBLTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DSL DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund | -1.15% | -0.01% | 15.00% | 23.41% | -22.61% | 7.39% | -6.49% | 25.10% | -6.04% | 16.39% |
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% | 3.80% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DSL achieves a -1.15% return, which is significantly lower than DBLTX's -0.54% return. Over the past 10 years, DSL has outperformed DBLTX with an annualized return of 6.02%, while DBLTX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.80% annualized return.
DSL
- 1D
- -0.09%
- 1M
- -4.39%
- YTD
- -1.15%
- 6M
- -7.24%
- 1Y
- -3.71%
- 3Y*
- 10.00%
- 5Y*
- 0.85%
- 10Y*
- 6.02%
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%
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DSL vs. DBLTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DSL has a 2.28% expense ratio, which is higher than DBLTX's 0.50% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DSL vs. DBLTX — Risk / Return Rank
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DSL vs. DBLTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) and DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I (DBLTX). 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.
| DSL | DBLTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.27 | 0.98 | -1.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.26 | 1.43 | -1.69 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 1.17 | -0.22 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.36 | 1.51 | -1.87 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.76 | 4.43 | -5.19 |
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
| DSL | DBLTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.27 | 0.98 | -1.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.06 | 0.13 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.30 | 0.41 | -0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.20 | 0.91 | -0.71 |
Correlation
The correlation between DSL and DBLTX is 0.12, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
DSL vs. DBLTX - Dividend Comparison
DSL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.20%, more than DBLTX's 4.44% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DSL DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund | 12.20% | 11.71% | 11.38% | 10.78% | 13.67% | 10.74% | 10.69% | 9.33% | 10.39% | 9.11% | 9.53% | 11.63% |
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% |
Drawdowns
DSL vs. DBLTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DSL drawdown since its inception was -49.51%, which is greater than DBLTX's maximum drawdown of -16.49%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DSL and DBLTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DSL | DBLTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.51% | -16.49% | -33.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.16% | -2.88% | -8.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.18% | -16.49% | -17.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.51% | -16.49% | -33.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.71% | -2.54% | -6.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.77% | -2.38% | -6.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.31% | 0.98% | +4.33% |
Volatility
DSL vs. DBLTX - Volatility Comparison
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) has a higher volatility of 5.02% compared to DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I (DBLTX) at 1.70%. This indicates that DSL's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DBLTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DSL | DBLTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.02% | 1.70% | +3.32% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.04% | 2.64% | +4.40% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.57% | 4.23% | +9.34% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.80% | 5.56% | +9.24% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.07% | 4.38% | +15.69% |