DX vs. UTF

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

DX (Dynex Capital, Inc.) and UTF (Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc) are both stocks. DX operates in REIT - Mortgage (Real Estate), while UTF operates in Asset Management (Financial Services). Over the past 10 years, DX returned 7.34%/yr vs 11.45%/yr for UTF. At a 0.30 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

DX vs. UTF - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) and Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc (UTF). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, DX achieves a -2.00% return, which is significantly lower than UTF's 15.84% return. Over the past 10 years, DX has underperformed UTF with an annualized return of 7.34%, while UTF has yielded a comparatively higher 11.45% annualized return.

DX

• 1D: -1.09%
• 1M: -3.80%
• YTD: -2.00%
• 6M: -1.37%
• 1Y: 22.41%
• 3Y*: 17.30%
• 5Y*: 3.34%
• 10Y*: 7.34%

UTF

• 1D: -0.22%
• 1M: 0.98%
• YTD: 15.84%
• 6M: 18.47%
• 1Y: 12.54%
• 3Y*: 16.15%
• 5Y*: 6.54%
• 10Y*: 11.45%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DX vs. UTF - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
DX Dynex Capital, Inc.	-2.00%	29.48%	13.64%	11.91%	-15.39%	2.25%	17.09%	11.12%	-8.46%	13.80%
UTF Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc	15.84%	9.93%	22.37%	-3.83%	-9.60%	17.91%	6.93%	42.74%	-9.87%	34.10%

Correlation

The correlation between DX and UTF is 0.35, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.35
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.38
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.40
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.37
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 12, 2004	0.30

The correlation between DX and UTF shifts across timeframes, from 0.30 (all time) to 0.40 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap DX : $2.55B UTF : $2.62B
EPS DX : $1.59 UTF : $6.79
PE Ratio DX : 8.00 UTF : 3.99
PS Ratio DX : 2.78 UTF : 6.78
PB Ratio DX : 0.97 UTF : 0.92
Total Revenue (TTM) DX : $695.85M UTF : $387.16M
Gross Profit (TTM) DX : $695.85M UTF : $388.42M
EBITDA (TTM) DX : $900.29M UTF : $765.72M

Return for Risk

DX vs. UTF — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

DX

DX Risk / Return Rank: 73
DX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 79
DX Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
DX Omega Ratio Rank: 71
DX Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
DX Martin Ratio Rank: 75

UTF

UTF Risk / Return Rank: 67
UTF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 73
UTF Sortino Ratio Rank: 66
UTF Omega Ratio Rank: 64
UTF Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
UTF Martin Ratio Rank: 64

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.

DX vs. UTF - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) and Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc (UTF). 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.

	DX	UTF	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.28	1.02	+0.26
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.83	1.48	+0.35
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.23	1.18	+0.05
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.47	1.22	+0.25
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	4.60	2.49	+2.11
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

DX vs. UTF - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current DX Sharpe Ratio is 1.28, which is comparable to the UTF Sharpe Ratio of 1.02. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of DX and UTF, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DX	UTF	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.28	1.02	+0.26
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.14	0.36	-0.22
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.25	0.49	-0.25
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.17	0.45	-0.28

Drawdowns

DX vs. UTF - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DX drawdown since its inception was -99.12%, which is greater than UTF's maximum drawdown of -72.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DX and UTF.

Drawdown Indicators

	DX	UTF	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-99.12%	-72.62%	-26.50%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.27%	-10.33%	-4.94%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-25.81%	-21.06%	-4.75%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-38.63%	-30.28%	-8.35%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-56.76%	-52.53%	-4.23%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-32.93%	-0.62%	-32.31%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-56.81%	-10.37%	-46.44%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.89%	5.05%	-0.16%

Volatility

DX vs. UTF - Volatility Comparison

Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) has a higher volatility of 4.62% compared to Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc (UTF) at 2.67%. This indicates that DX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than UTF based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	DX	UTF	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.62%	2.67%	+1.95%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.63%	8.39%	+5.24%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.57%	12.38%	+5.19%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	23.87%	18.33%	+5.54%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	29.89%	23.36%	+6.53%

Dividends

DX vs. UTF - Dividend Comparison

DX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 16.03%, more than UTF's 6.90% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DX Dynex Capital, Inc.	16.03%	14.13%	11.46%	12.46%	12.26%	9.34%	9.33%	11.87%	12.59%	10.27%	12.32%	15.12%
UTF Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc	6.90%	7.62%	7.74%	8.76%	7.75%	6.53%	7.20%	7.10%	10.12%	7.37%	10.51%	8.39%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DX and UTF in my portfolio?

DX and UTF have a correlation of 0.35, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, DX or UTF?

DX has higher volatility (4.62%) compared to UTF (2.67%). In terms of maximum drawdown, DX dropped -99.12% vs UTF's -72.62%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

DX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.28 vs 1.02), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.