RBSIX vs. PUTIX
Compare and contrast key facts about RBC BlueBay Strategic Income Fund (RBSIX) and PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund (PUTIX).
RBSIX is managed by RBC Global Asset Management.. It was launched on Oct 31, 2021. PUTIX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Jan 29, 2009.
Performance
RBSIX vs. PUTIX - Performance Comparison
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RBSIX vs. PUTIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RBSIX RBC BlueBay Strategic Income Fund | -0.20% | 5.50% | 9.33% | 9.74% | 0.35% | -0.21% |
PUTIX PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund | -0.71% | 8.12% | 6.35% | 6.65% | -6.51% | 0.38% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RBSIX achieves a -0.20% return, which is significantly higher than PUTIX's -0.71% return.
RBSIX
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.08%
- YTD
- -0.20%
- 6M
- 0.73%
- 1Y
- 4.34%
- 3Y*
- 7.65%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
PUTIX
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- -1.55%
- YTD
- -0.71%
- 6M
- 1.31%
- 1Y
- 5.05%
- 3Y*
- 6.20%
- 5Y*
- 2.67%
- 10Y*
- 3.91%
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RBSIX vs. PUTIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RBSIX has a 0.63% expense ratio, which is higher than PUTIX's 0.51% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RBSIX vs. PUTIX — Risk / Return Rank
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RBSIX vs. PUTIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for RBC BlueBay Strategic Income Fund (RBSIX) and PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund (PUTIX). 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.
| RBSIX | PUTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.43 | 2.26 | +0.17 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.35 | 3.64 | -0.29 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.58 | 1.53 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 2.87 | -0.69 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.45 | 11.37 | -3.92 |
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
| RBSIX | PUTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.43 | 2.26 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | 1.00 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 1.44 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.53 | 1.07 | +0.46 |
Correlation
The correlation between RBSIX and PUTIX is 0.15, 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
RBSIX vs. PUTIX - Dividend Comparison
RBSIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.70%, more than PUTIX's 4.28% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RBSIX RBC BlueBay Strategic Income Fund | 4.70% | 5.31% | 4.46% | 7.65% | 5.37% | 0.19% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
PUTIX PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund | 4.28% | 4.56% | 4.19% | 2.36% | 2.32% | 1.17% | 2.07% | 3.31% | 2.81% | 4.62% | 2.58% | 4.60% |
Drawdowns
RBSIX vs. PUTIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RBSIX drawdown since its inception was -4.09%, smaller than the maximum PUTIX drawdown of -9.59%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RBSIX and PUTIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RBSIX | PUTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -4.09% | -9.59% | +5.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.69% | -1.96% | +0.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -9.59% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -9.59% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.37% | -1.55% | +0.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.79% | -1.25% | +0.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.58% | 0.49% | +0.09% |
Volatility
RBSIX vs. PUTIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for RBC BlueBay Strategic Income Fund (RBSIX) is 0.57%, while PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund (PUTIX) has a volatility of 0.95%. This indicates that RBSIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PUTIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RBSIX | PUTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.57% | 0.95% | -0.38% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.11% | 1.53% | -0.42% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.85% | 2.47% | -0.62% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.60% | 2.69% | +0.91% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.60% | 2.73% | +0.87% |