EGLIX vs. IEYYX
Compare and contrast key facts about Eagle MLP Strategy Fund (EGLIX) and Delaware Ivy Energy Fund (IEYYX).
EGLIX is managed by Eagle MLP. It was launched on Sep 13, 2012. IEYYX is managed by Ivy Funds. It was launched on Apr 2, 2006.
Performance
EGLIX vs. IEYYX - Performance Comparison
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EGLIX vs. IEYYX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EGLIX Eagle MLP Strategy Fund | 24.64% | 3.00% | 43.07% | 16.07% | 33.19% | 49.17% | -23.58% | 9.31% | -18.79% | -9.37% |
IEYYX Delaware Ivy Energy Fund | 14.61% | 22.56% | -3.60% | -4.08% | 41.14% | 43.34% | -38.68% | 4.25% | -34.47% | -12.98% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, EGLIX achieves a 24.64% return, which is significantly higher than IEYYX's 14.61% return. Over the past 10 years, EGLIX has outperformed IEYYX with an annualized return of 14.65%, while IEYYX has yielded a comparatively lower 2.58% annualized return.
EGLIX
- 1D
- -0.70%
- 1M
- 1.03%
- YTD
- 24.64%
- 6M
- 26.09%
- 1Y
- 20.10%
- 3Y*
- 28.54%
- 5Y*
- 28.36%
- 10Y*
- 14.65%
IEYYX
- 1D
- 1.69%
- 1M
- 1.28%
- YTD
- 14.61%
- 6M
- 21.45%
- 1Y
- 43.15%
- 3Y*
- 9.29%
- 5Y*
- 15.94%
- 10Y*
- 2.58%
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EGLIX vs. IEYYX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EGLIX has a 1.40% expense ratio, which is higher than IEYYX's 1.28% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EGLIX vs. IEYYX — Risk / Return Rank
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EGLIX vs. IEYYX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eagle MLP Strategy Fund (EGLIX) and Delaware Ivy Energy Fund (IEYYX). 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.
| EGLIX | IEYYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.08 | 2.72 | -1.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.43 | 3.48 | -2.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.52 | -0.30 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.33 | 3.54 | -2.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.23 | 19.41 | -16.18 |
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
| EGLIX | IEYYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.08 | 2.72 | -1.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.34 | 0.72 | +0.62 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.56 | 0.08 | +0.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.30 | 0.05 | +0.25 |
Correlation
The correlation between EGLIX and IEYYX is 0.76, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
EGLIX vs. IEYYX - Dividend Comparison
EGLIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.29%, more than IEYYX's 0.76% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EGLIX Eagle MLP Strategy Fund | 4.29% | 3.98% | 4.38% | 5.85% | 5.25% | 5.24% | 10.88% | 8.08% | 8.12% | 7.10% | 6.38% | 8.61% |
IEYYX Delaware Ivy Energy Fund | 0.76% | 0.87% | 0.91% | 2.37% | 1.33% | 1.49% | 2.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
EGLIX vs. IEYYX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EGLIX drawdown since its inception was -78.89%, smaller than the maximum IEYYX drawdown of -85.16%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EGLIX and IEYYX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EGLIX | IEYYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -78.89% | -85.16% | +6.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.68% | -11.93% | -3.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.06% | -30.43% | +8.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.86% | -81.45% | +12.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.55% | -25.93% | +24.38% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.80% | -35.27% | +7.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.46% | 2.17% | +4.29% |
Volatility
EGLIX vs. IEYYX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Eagle MLP Strategy Fund (EGLIX) is 3.96%, while Delaware Ivy Energy Fund (IEYYX) has a volatility of 4.56%. This indicates that EGLIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IEYYX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EGLIX | IEYYX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.96% | 4.56% | -0.60% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.06% | 9.81% | +0.25% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.35% | 16.32% | +3.03% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.25% | 22.30% | -1.05% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 26.13% | 31.00% | -4.87% |