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PTKIX vs. SMTRX
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility
Dividends

PTKIX vs. SMTRX

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

PTKIX (T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund) and SMTRX (ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund) are both Intermediate Core-Plus Bond funds. PTKIX charges 0.33%/yr vs 0.99%/yr for SMTRX.

Performance

PTKIX vs. SMTRX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund (PTKIX) and ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

PTKIX

1D
0.00%
1M
0.55%
YTD
0.54%
6M
0.66%
1Y
5.83%
3Y*
4.41%
5Y*
-0.30%
10Y*
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SMTRX

1D
0.10%
1M
—
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

PTKIX vs. SMTRX - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)
PTKIX
T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund		0.00%
SMTRX
ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund		0.10%

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T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund

ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund

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Return for Risk

PTKIX vs. SMTRX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
PTKIX
PTKIX Risk / Return Rank: 2929
Overall Rank
PTKIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PTKIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 3333
Sortino Ratio Rank
PTKIX Omega Ratio Rank: 3030
Omega Ratio Rank
PTKIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 3030
Calmar Ratio Rank
PTKIX Martin Ratio Rank: 2525
Martin Ratio Rank
SMTRX
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

PTKIX vs. SMTRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund (PTKIX) and ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX). 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.

PTKIXSMTRXDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility
1.55

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Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk
2.38

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Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

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—

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.06

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Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

6.17

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Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

PTKIX vs. SMTRX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

PTKIXSMTRXDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

1.55

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Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

-0.05

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Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.47

5.86

-5.40

Drawdowns

PTKIX vs. SMTRX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PTKIX drawdown since its inception was -20.91%, which is greater than SMTRX's maximum drawdown of -0.10%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PTKIX and SMTRX.

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Drawdown Indicators

PTKIXSMTRXDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-20.91%

-0.10%

-20.81%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-2.93%

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Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.19%

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Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-20.91%

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Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-4.10%

0.00%

-4.10%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-5.80%

-0.03%

-5.77%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.96%

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Volatility

PTKIX vs. SMTRX - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

PTKIXSMTRXDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

1.39%

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Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

2.88%

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Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

3.90%

1.90%

+2.00%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

5.88%

1.90%

+3.98%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

5.06%

1.90%

+3.16%

PTKIX vs. SMTRX - Expense Ratio Comparison

PTKIX has a 0.33% expense ratio, which is lower than SMTRX's 0.99% expense ratio.

Dividends

PTKIX vs. SMTRX - Dividend Comparison

PTKIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.23%, more than SMTRX's 0.36% yield.

PositionTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
PTKIX
T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund		5.23%5.27%5.22%4.19%2.87%3.28%3.38%6.78%3.41%3.35%
SMTRX
ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund		0.36%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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