LSGBX vs. DFSHX
Compare and contrast key facts about Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund (LSGBX) and DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio (DFSHX).
LSGBX is managed by Loomis Sayles Funds. It was launched on May 9, 1991. DFSHX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Jan 8, 2008.
Performance
LSGBX vs. DFSHX - Performance Comparison
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LSGBX vs. DFSHX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSGBX Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund | -1.87% | 8.52% | -2.46% | 5.48% | -17.18% | -4.94% | 13.49% | 7.52% | -2.49% | 8.87% |
DFSHX DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.00% | 4.84% | 5.66% | 5.55% | -6.24% | -0.82% | 2.33% | 4.82% | 1.83% | 2.61% |
Returns By Period
Over the past 10 years, LSGBX has underperformed DFSHX with an annualized return of 0.94%, while DFSHX has yielded a comparatively higher 2.01% annualized return.
LSGBX
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- -3.86%
- YTD
- -1.87%
- 6M
- -1.89%
- 1Y
- 3.52%
- 3Y*
- 2.17%
- 5Y*
- -2.03%
- 10Y*
- 0.94%
DFSHX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -1.18%
- YTD
- 0.00%
- 6M
- 0.89%
- 1Y
- 3.60%
- 3Y*
- 4.80%
- 5Y*
- 1.75%
- 10Y*
- 2.01%
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LSGBX vs. DFSHX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LSGBX has a 0.69% expense ratio, which is higher than DFSHX's 0.16% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LSGBX vs. DFSHX — Risk / Return Rank
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LSGBX vs. DFSHX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund (LSGBX) and DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio (DFSHX). 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.
| LSGBX | DFSHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.83 | 3.11 | -2.29 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.23 | 4.62 | -3.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.98 | -0.83 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | 2.89 | -1.44 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.18 | 14.69 | -9.51 |
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
| LSGBX | DFSHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.83 | 3.11 | -2.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.32 | 0.53 | -0.85 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.16 | 0.76 | -0.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.78 | 0.46 | +0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between LSGBX and DFSHX is 0.59, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
LSGBX vs. DFSHX - Dividend Comparison
LSGBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.11%, less than DFSHX's 4.26% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSGBX Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.31% | 4.94% | 1.75% | 0.66% | 0.28% | 0.43% | 0.00% |
DFSHX DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 4.26% | 4.26% | 4.50% | 3.90% | 0.04% | 1.77% | 0.03% | 2.52% | 3.23% | 1.75% | 1.63% | 1.11% |
Drawdowns
LSGBX vs. DFSHX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LSGBX drawdown since its inception was -26.86%, which is greater than DFSHX's maximum drawdown of -9.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LSGBX and DFSHX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LSGBX | DFSHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.86% | -9.58% | -17.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.05% | -1.28% | -2.77% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.41% | -9.58% | -15.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.86% | -9.58% | -17.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.99% | -1.18% | -12.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.76% | -2.32% | -2.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.14% | 0.25% | +0.89% |
Volatility
LSGBX vs. DFSHX - Volatility Comparison
Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund (LSGBX) has a higher volatility of 1.83% compared to DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio (DFSHX) at 0.67%. This indicates that LSGBX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DFSHX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LSGBX | DFSHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.83% | 0.67% | +1.16% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.70% | 0.94% | +2.76% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.24% | 1.17% | +5.07% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.59% | 3.34% | +3.25% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.79% | 2.66% | +3.13% |