MGFIX vs. YAFFX
Compare and contrast key facts about AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund (MGFIX) and AMG Yacktman Focused Fund (YAFFX).
MGFIX is managed by AMG. It was launched on Jun 1, 1984. YAFFX is managed by AMG. It was launched on May 1, 1997.
Performance
MGFIX vs. YAFFX - Performance Comparison
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MGFIX vs. YAFFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MGFIX AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund | -0.84% | 7.26% | 1.50% | 6.69% | -13.17% | -9.68% | 7.34% | 11.11% | -1.82% | 6.78% |
YAFFX AMG Yacktman Focused Fund | 10.26% | 3.89% | 9.30% | 16.53% | -8.20% | 16.48% | 17.22% | 19.21% | 2.99% | 20.07% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MGFIX achieves a -0.84% return, which is significantly lower than YAFFX's 10.26% return. Over the past 10 years, MGFIX has underperformed YAFFX with an annualized return of 1.44%, while YAFFX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.08% annualized return.
MGFIX
- 1D
- 0.32%
- 1M
- -2.11%
- YTD
- -0.84%
- 6M
- -0.19%
- 1Y
- 3.44%
- 3Y*
- 3.65%
- 5Y*
- -0.10%
- 10Y*
- 1.44%
YAFFX
- 1D
- 1.53%
- 1M
- -7.23%
- YTD
- 10.26%
- 6M
- 0.19%
- 1Y
- 12.84%
- 3Y*
- 12.23%
- 5Y*
- 7.51%
- 10Y*
- 11.08%
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MGFIX vs. YAFFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MGFIX has a 0.68% expense ratio, which is lower than YAFFX's 1.25% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MGFIX vs. YAFFX — Risk / Return Rank
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MGFIX vs. YAFFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund (MGFIX) and AMG Yacktman Focused Fund (YAFFX). 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.
| MGFIX | YAFFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.92 | 0.58 | +0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.28 | 0.76 | +0.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.18 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.36 | 0.65 | +0.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.94 | 2.29 | +2.65 |
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
| MGFIX | YAFFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.92 | 0.58 | +0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.02 | 0.42 | -0.44 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.28 | 0.68 | -0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.85 | 0.59 | +0.26 |
Correlation
The correlation between MGFIX and YAFFX is 0.00, 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
MGFIX vs. YAFFX - Dividend Comparison
MGFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.65%, while YAFFX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MGFIX AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund | 3.65% | 3.85% | 3.56% | 2.94% | 2.41% | 2.21% | 3.38% | 4.20% | 3.89% | 3.81% | 4.96% | 4.17% |
YAFFX AMG Yacktman Focused Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.44% | 4.42% | 7.60% | 4.70% | 11.87% | 15.84% | 22.15% | 11.82% | 11.81% | 24.36% |
Drawdowns
MGFIX vs. YAFFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MGFIX drawdown since its inception was -25.03%, smaller than the maximum YAFFX drawdown of -43.80%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MGFIX and YAFFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MGFIX | YAFFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.03% | -43.80% | +18.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.27% | -17.08% | +13.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.68% | -21.31% | +1.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -25.03% | -30.62% | +5.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.67% | -7.31% | -2.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.79% | -6.24% | +1.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.90% | 4.85% | -3.95% |
Volatility
MGFIX vs. YAFFX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund (MGFIX) is 1.69%, while AMG Yacktman Focused Fund (YAFFX) has a volatility of 8.00%. This indicates that MGFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than YAFFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MGFIX | YAFFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.69% | 8.00% | -6.31% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.51% | 21.56% | -19.05% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.15% | 22.92% | -18.77% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.74% | 17.86% | -12.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.23% | 16.40% | -11.17% |