HWHIX vs. BAGIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund (HWHIX) and Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I (BAGIX).
HWHIX is managed by Hotchkis & Wiley. It was launched on Mar 31, 2009. BAGIX is managed by Baird. It was launched on Sep 29, 2000.
Performance
HWHIX vs. BAGIX - Performance Comparison
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HWHIX vs. BAGIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HWHIX Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund | -1.84% | 7.28% | 7.23% | 12.00% | -11.08% | 6.25% | 3.85% | 9.61% | -3.37% | 6.62% |
BAGIX Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I | -0.26% | 7.37% | 1.85% | 6.42% | -13.35% | -1.46% | 8.63% | 9.48% | -0.31% | 4.20% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HWHIX achieves a -1.84% return, which is significantly lower than BAGIX's -0.26% return. Over the past 10 years, HWHIX has outperformed BAGIX with an annualized return of 4.28%, while BAGIX has yielded a comparatively lower 2.05% annualized return.
HWHIX
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -2.45%
- YTD
- -1.84%
- 6M
- -0.99%
- 1Y
- 4.80%
- 3Y*
- 6.74%
- 5Y*
- 3.31%
- 10Y*
- 4.28%
BAGIX
- 1D
- 0.51%
- 1M
- -2.03%
- YTD
- -0.26%
- 6M
- 0.75%
- 1Y
- 4.14%
- 3Y*
- 4.05%
- 5Y*
- 0.51%
- 10Y*
- 2.05%
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HWHIX vs. BAGIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HWHIX has a 0.70% expense ratio, which is higher than BAGIX's 0.30% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HWHIX vs. BAGIX — Risk / Return Rank
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HWHIX vs. BAGIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund (HWHIX) and Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I (BAGIX). 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.
| HWHIX | BAGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.35 | 1.02 | +0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.89 | 1.47 | +0.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.18 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.52 | 1.90 | -0.39 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.11 | 5.60 | +0.51 |
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
| HWHIX | BAGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.35 | 1.02 | +0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.72 | 0.09 | +0.63 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 | 0.42 | +0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.76 | 0.97 | -0.22 |
Correlation
The correlation between HWHIX and BAGIX is 0.10, 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
HWHIX vs. BAGIX - Dividend Comparison
HWHIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.89%, more than BAGIX's 4.19% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HWHIX Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund | 5.89% | 6.24% | 6.27% | 4.77% | 4.03% | 4.02% | 5.47% | 5.92% | 6.24% | 4.42% | 0.00% | 0.86% |
BAGIX Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I | 4.19% | 4.12% | 4.03% | 3.47% | 2.70% | 2.00% | 3.39% | 2.75% | 2.87% | 2.54% | 2.25% | 2.46% |
Drawdowns
HWHIX vs. BAGIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HWHIX drawdown since its inception was -23.03%, which is greater than BAGIX's maximum drawdown of -18.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HWHIX and BAGIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HWHIX | BAGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.03% | -18.62% | -4.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.14% | -2.63% | -0.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.02% | -18.60% | +3.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.03% | -18.62% | -4.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.45% | -2.03% | -0.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.84% | -2.36% | -1.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.78% | 0.89% | -0.11% |
Volatility
HWHIX vs. BAGIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund (HWHIX) is 1.42%, while Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Class I (BAGIX) has a volatility of 1.50%. This indicates that HWHIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BAGIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HWHIX | BAGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.42% | 1.50% | -0.08% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.39% | 2.49% | -0.10% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.86% | 4.28% | -0.42% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.65% | 5.90% | -1.25% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.10% | 4.88% | +0.22% |