FULBX vs. FIHBX
Compare and contrast key facts about Federated Hermes Ultra Short Bond Fund (FULBX) and Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund (FIHBX).
FULBX is managed by Federated. It was launched on May 30, 1997. FIHBX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Nov 1, 2002.
Performance
FULBX vs. FIHBX - Performance Comparison
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FULBX vs. FIHBX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FULBX Federated Hermes Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.30% | 5.50% | 5.35% | 5.15% | -1.31% | 0.02% | 2.29% | 3.32% | 1.24% | 1.37% |
FIHBX Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund | -1.32% | 8.59% | 6.40% | 13.17% | -12.64% | 3.92% | 5.99% | 15.01% | -2.80% | 7.19% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FULBX achieves a 0.30% return, which is significantly higher than FIHBX's -1.32% return. Over the past 10 years, FULBX has underperformed FIHBX with an annualized return of 2.40%, while FIHBX has yielded a comparatively higher 5.15% annualized return.
FULBX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.32%
- YTD
- 0.30%
- 6M
- 1.59%
- 1Y
- 4.31%
- 3Y*
- 4.97%
- 5Y*
- 2.95%
- 10Y*
- 2.40%
FIHBX
- 1D
- 0.57%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- -1.32%
- 6M
- 0.31%
- 1Y
- 6.07%
- 3Y*
- 7.62%
- 5Y*
- 3.19%
- 10Y*
- 5.15%
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FULBX vs. FIHBX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FULBX has a 0.47% expense ratio, which is lower than FIHBX's 0.50% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FULBX vs. FIHBX — Risk / Return Rank
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FIHBX
FULBX vs. FIHBX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes Ultra Short Bond Fund (FULBX) and Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund (FIHBX). 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.
| FULBX | FIHBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.77 | 1.60 | +1.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 7.32 | 2.30 | +5.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.46 | 1.44 | +1.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 9.04 | 2.50 | +6.54 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 32.74 | 10.29 | +22.46 |
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
| FULBX | FIHBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.77 | 1.60 | +1.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 2.21 | 0.62 | +1.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.94 | 0.90 | +1.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.08 | 1.35 | -0.26 |
Correlation
The correlation between FULBX and FIHBX is 0.30, 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
FULBX vs. FIHBX - Dividend Comparison
FULBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.32%, less than FIHBX's 6.00% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FULBX Federated Hermes Ultra Short Bond Fund | 4.32% | 4.79% | 3.99% | 2.67% | 1.00% | 0.56% | 1.49% | 2.16% | 1.90% | 1.25% | 0.84% | 0.64% |
FIHBX Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund | 6.00% | 6.29% | 5.94% | 5.93% | 4.58% | 4.25% | 5.14% | 5.79% | 6.24% | 5.55% | 5.75% | 6.46% |
Drawdowns
FULBX vs. FIHBX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FULBX drawdown since its inception was -5.43%, smaller than the maximum FIHBX drawdown of -31.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FULBX and FIHBX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FULBX | FIHBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.43% | -31.05% | +25.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.54% | -2.49% | +1.95% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -2.60% | -16.35% | +13.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -4.67% | -21.67% | +17.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.43% | -1.78% | +1.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.81% | -2.31% | +1.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.15% | 0.60% | -0.45% |
Volatility
FULBX vs. FIHBX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Federated Hermes Ultra Short Bond Fund (FULBX) is 0.28%, while Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund (FIHBX) has a volatility of 1.50%. This indicates that FULBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FIHBX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FULBX | FIHBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.28% | 1.50% | -1.22% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.16% | 2.56% | -1.40% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.64% | 3.80% | -2.16% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.34% | 5.15% | -3.81% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.24% | 5.76% | -4.52% |