KCLIX vs. VIITX
Compare and contrast key facts about Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Fund (KCLIX) and Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund (VIITX).
KCLIX is managed by Catholic Investor. It was launched on Feb 27, 2015. VIITX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Jun 19, 2015.
Performance
KCLIX vs. VIITX - Performance Comparison
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KCLIX vs. VIITX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KCLIX Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Fund | -0.72% | 5.25% | 4.44% | 4.86% | -3.81% | -0.33% | 3.17% | 4.39% | 1.13% | 1.37% |
VIITX Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund | 0.13% | 7.23% | 3.67% | 5.31% | -7.99% | -1.02% | 6.17% | 6.44% | 0.87% | 2.00% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, KCLIX achieves a -0.72% return, which is significantly lower than VIITX's 0.13% return. Over the past 10 years, KCLIX has underperformed VIITX with an annualized return of 2.00%, while VIITX has yielded a comparatively higher 2.15% annualized return.
KCLIX
- 1D
- 0.21%
- 1M
- -1.33%
- YTD
- -0.72%
- 6M
- 0.08%
- 1Y
- 2.82%
- 3Y*
- 4.04%
- 5Y*
- 1.87%
- 10Y*
- 2.00%
VIITX
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -0.97%
- YTD
- 0.13%
- 6M
- 1.27%
- 1Y
- 4.77%
- 3Y*
- 4.66%
- 5Y*
- 1.58%
- 10Y*
- 2.15%
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KCLIX vs. VIITX - Expense Ratio Comparison
KCLIX has a 0.71% expense ratio, which is higher than VIITX's 0.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
KCLIX vs. VIITX — Risk / Return Rank
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KCLIX vs. VIITX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Fund (KCLIX) and Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund (VIITX). 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.
| KCLIX | VIITX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.69 | 1.80 | -0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.22 | 2.65 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.34 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.79 | 2.66 | -0.86 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.98 | 9.91 | +2.06 |
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
| KCLIX | VIITX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.69 | 1.80 | -0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.01 | 0.41 | +0.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.18 | 0.71 | +0.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.20 | 0.75 | +0.45 |
Correlation
The correlation between KCLIX and VIITX is 0.71, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
KCLIX vs. VIITX - Dividend Comparison
KCLIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.12%, less than VIITX's 4.16% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KCLIX Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Fund | 3.12% | 4.10% | 4.15% | 2.84% | 1.38% | 1.08% | 1.80% | 2.47% | 2.25% | 1.78% | 1.21% | 0.00% |
VIITX Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund | 4.16% | 4.51% | 4.71% | 3.61% | 2.14% | 2.20% | 2.87% | 2.69% | 2.62% | 2.04% | 2.95% | 0.57% |
Drawdowns
KCLIX vs. VIITX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum KCLIX drawdown since its inception was -5.82%, smaller than the maximum VIITX drawdown of -11.86%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for KCLIX and VIITX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| KCLIX | VIITX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.82% | -11.86% | +6.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.63% | -1.89% | +0.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.62% | -11.86% | +6.24% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -5.82% | -11.86% | +6.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.43% | -1.30% | -0.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.77% | -2.15% | +1.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.24% | 0.51% | -0.27% |
Volatility
KCLIX vs. VIITX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Fund (KCLIX) is 1.08%, while Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund (VIITX) has a volatility of 1.15%. This indicates that KCLIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VIITX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| KCLIX | VIITX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.08% | 1.15% | -0.07% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.27% | 1.72% | -0.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.74% | 2.74% | -1.00% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.86% | 3.82% | -1.96% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.70% | 3.05% | -1.35% |