EIBLX vs. HFHIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Eaton Vance Floating Rate Fund (EIBLX) and Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund (HFHIX).
EIBLX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on Jan 29, 2001. HFHIX is managed by Hartford. It was launched on Sep 29, 2011.
Performance
EIBLX vs. HFHIX - Performance Comparison
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EIBLX vs. HFHIX - 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% |
HFHIX Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund | -1.18% | 7.69% | 6.61% | 9.35% | -4.54% | 4.21% | 1.04% | 9.28% | -0.31% | 5.62% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, EIBLX achieves a -1.32% return, which is significantly lower than HFHIX's -1.18% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with EIBLX having a 4.78% annualized return and HFHIX not far ahead at 4.83%.
EIBLX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.25%
- YTD
- -1.32%
- 6M
- -0.79%
- 1Y
- 2.47%
- 3Y*
- 6.50%
- 5Y*
- 4.58%
- 10Y*
- 4.78%
HFHIX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -1.14%
- YTD
- -1.18%
- 6M
- 0.38%
- 1Y
- 5.01%
- 3Y*
- 6.56%
- 5Y*
- 3.95%
- 10Y*
- 4.83%
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EIBLX vs. HFHIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EIBLX has a 0.76% expense ratio, which is lower than HFHIX's 0.80% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EIBLX vs. HFHIX — Risk / Return Rank
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EIBLX vs. HFHIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance Floating Rate Fund (EIBLX) and Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund (HFHIX). 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 | HFHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.90 | 1.77 | -0.87 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.36 | 2.78 | -1.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.65 | -0.37 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.40 | 3.03 | -1.63 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.77 | 9.86 | -5.10 |
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 | HFHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.90 | 1.77 | -0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.68 | 1.37 | +0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.36 | 1.16 | +0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.25 | 1.24 | +0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between EIBLX and HFHIX is 0.62, 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. HFHIX - Dividend Comparison
EIBLX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.86%, more than HFHIX's 6.74% 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% |
HFHIX Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund | 6.74% | 6.70% | 6.73% | 6.60% | 5.21% | 3.30% | 3.86% | 4.75% | 6.55% | 4.24% | 5.01% | 5.58% |
Drawdowns
EIBLX vs. HFHIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EIBLX drawdown since its inception was -32.53%, which is greater than HFHIX's maximum drawdown of -23.31%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EIBLX and HFHIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EIBLX | HFHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.53% | -23.31% | -9.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.95% | -1.85% | -0.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.27% | -8.21% | +1.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.70% | -23.31% | +4.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.68% | -1.73% | +0.05% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.66% | -1.35% | -0.31% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.61% | 0.57% | +0.04% |
Volatility
EIBLX vs. HFHIX - Volatility Comparison
Eaton Vance Floating Rate Fund (EIBLX) has a higher volatility of 0.55% compared to Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund (HFHIX) at 0.52%. This indicates that EIBLX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HFHIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EIBLX | HFHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.55% | 0.52% | +0.03% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.60% | 1.83% | -0.23% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.80% | 2.94% | -0.14% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.74% | 2.89% | -0.15% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.53% | 4.18% | -0.65% |