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