FOSIX vs. FSMBX
Compare and contrast key facts about Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund (FOSIX) and Tributary Small/Mid Cap Fund (FSMBX).
FOSIX is managed by Tributary Funds. It was launched on Dec 14, 1992. FSMBX is managed by Tributary Funds. It was launched on Aug 1, 2019.
Performance
FOSIX vs. FSMBX - Performance Comparison
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FOSIX vs. FSMBX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FOSIX Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund | -0.28% | 5.86% | 5.47% | 5.81% | -4.44% | -0.65% | 3.97% | 0.96% |
FSMBX Tributary Small/Mid Cap Fund | -2.81% | -5.43% | 9.81% | 15.38% | -13.81% | 33.39% | 12.72% | 10.24% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FOSIX achieves a -0.28% return, which is significantly higher than FSMBX's -2.81% return.
FOSIX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -1.09%
- YTD
- -0.28%
- 6M
- 0.83%
- 1Y
- 3.51%
- 3Y*
- 4.99%
- 5Y*
- 2.37%
- 10Y*
- 2.34%
FSMBX
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- -7.82%
- YTD
- -2.81%
- 6M
- -5.08%
- 1Y
- -0.55%
- 3Y*
- 4.59%
- 5Y*
- 3.62%
- 10Y*
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FOSIX vs. FSMBX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FOSIX has a 0.64% expense ratio, which is lower than FSMBX's 0.90% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FOSIX vs. FSMBX — Risk / Return Rank
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FOSIX vs. FSMBX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund (FOSIX) and Tributary Small/Mid Cap Fund (FSMBX). 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.
| FOSIX | FSMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.92 | -0.00 | +1.92 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.29 | 0.15 | +3.14 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.02 | +0.42 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.09 | -0.14 | +3.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.65 | -0.40 | +13.06 |
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
| FOSIX | FSMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.92 | -0.00 | +1.92 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.06 | 0.19 | +0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.21 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.34 | 0.36 | +0.98 |
Correlation
The correlation between FOSIX and FSMBX is 0.06, 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
FOSIX vs. FSMBX - Dividend Comparison
FOSIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.80%, more than FSMBX's 0.63% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FOSIX Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund | 3.80% | 4.36% | 4.30% | 2.86% | 2.30% | 1.81% | 2.19% | 2.41% | 2.20% | 2.26% | 2.04% | 1.34% |
FSMBX Tributary Small/Mid Cap Fund | 0.63% | 0.61% | 0.14% | 0.28% | 1.83% | 3.47% | 0.23% | 0.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
FOSIX vs. FSMBX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FOSIX drawdown since its inception was -6.58%, smaller than the maximum FSMBX drawdown of -37.37%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FOSIX and FSMBX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FOSIX | FSMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.58% | -37.37% | +30.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.31% | -13.71% | +12.40% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.57% | -25.22% | +18.65% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -6.58% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.09% | -15.10% | +14.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.82% | -7.71% | +6.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.32% | 4.64% | -4.32% |
Volatility
FOSIX vs. FSMBX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund (FOSIX) is 0.63%, while Tributary Small/Mid Cap Fund (FSMBX) has a volatility of 4.34%. This indicates that FOSIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FSMBX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FOSIX | FSMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.63% | 4.34% | -3.71% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.32% | 11.09% | -9.77% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.07% | 20.52% | -18.45% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.24% | 18.72% | -16.48% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.93% | 22.09% | -20.16% |