GIUSX vs. GIFIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Guggenheim Core Bond Fund Institutional Class (GIUSX) and Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund (GIFIX).
GIUSX is managed by Guggenheim. GIFIX is an actively managed fund by Guggenheim. It was launched on Nov 29, 2011.
Performance
GIUSX vs. GIFIX - Performance Comparison
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GIUSX vs. GIFIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GIUSX Guggenheim Core Bond Fund Institutional Class | -0.71% | 7.86% | 2.91% | 7.07% | -16.63% | -0.90% | 14.63% | 4.47% | 1.20% | 6.61% |
GIFIX Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund | -1.13% | 4.13% | 7.22% | 13.03% | -2.05% | 4.55% | 1.36% | 6.69% | -0.14% | 3.63% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GIUSX achieves a -0.71% return, which is significantly higher than GIFIX's -1.13% return. Over the past 10 years, GIUSX has underperformed GIFIX with an annualized return of 2.72%, while GIFIX has yielded a comparatively higher 4.28% annualized return.
GIUSX
- 1D
- 0.49%
- 1M
- -2.51%
- YTD
- -0.71%
- 6M
- 0.29%
- 1Y
- 4.07%
- 3Y*
- 4.31%
- 5Y*
- 0.31%
- 10Y*
- 2.72%
GIFIX
- 1D
- -0.04%
- 1M
- -0.22%
- YTD
- -1.13%
- 6M
- -0.20%
- 1Y
- 2.65%
- 3Y*
- 6.43%
- 5Y*
- 4.79%
- 10Y*
- 4.28%
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GIUSX vs. GIFIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GIUSX has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than GIFIX's 0.78% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GIUSX vs. GIFIX — Risk / Return Rank
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GIUSX vs. GIFIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Guggenheim Core Bond Fund Institutional Class (GIUSX) and Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund (GIFIX). 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.
| GIUSX | GIFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.06 | 1.17 | -0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.53 | 2.08 | -0.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.34 | -0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.71 | 1.49 | +0.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.20 | 5.34 | -0.14 |
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
| GIUSX | GIFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.06 | 1.17 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.05 | 1.81 | -1.75 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 | 1.29 | -0.72 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.69 | 1.58 | -0.89 |
Correlation
The correlation between GIUSX and GIFIX is 0.14, 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
GIUSX vs. GIFIX - Dividend Comparison
GIUSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.40%, less than GIFIX's 6.71% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GIUSX Guggenheim Core Bond Fund Institutional Class | 4.40% | 4.75% | 4.68% | 4.39% | 2.71% | 3.36% | 4.36% | 2.42% | 2.76% | 3.47% | 3.85% | 4.96% |
GIFIX Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund | 6.71% | 7.40% | 8.47% | 8.34% | 3.64% | 2.91% | 3.78% | 4.38% | 4.71% | 3.83% | 4.10% | 4.85% |
Drawdowns
GIUSX vs. GIFIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GIUSX drawdown since its inception was -22.02%, which is greater than GIFIX's maximum drawdown of -19.03%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GIUSX and GIFIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GIUSX | GIFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.02% | -19.03% | -2.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.99% | -1.97% | -1.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.02% | -6.30% | -15.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.02% | -19.03% | -2.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.90% | -1.26% | -1.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.12% | -0.76% | -3.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.99% | 0.56% | +0.43% |
Volatility
GIUSX vs. GIFIX - Volatility Comparison
Guggenheim Core Bond Fund Institutional Class (GIUSX) has a higher volatility of 1.64% compared to Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund (GIFIX) at 0.53%. This indicates that GIUSX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GIFIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GIUSX | GIFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.64% | 0.53% | +1.11% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.59% | 1.61% | +0.98% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.45% | 2.67% | +1.78% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.88% | 2.67% | +3.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.80% | 3.34% | +1.46% |