RSDIX vs. VBISX
Compare and contrast key facts about RBC Short Duration Fixed Income Fund (RSDIX) and Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund (VBISX).
RSDIX is managed by RBC Global Asset Management.. It was launched on Dec 30, 2013. VBISX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Mar 1, 1994.
Performance
RSDIX vs. VBISX - Performance Comparison
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RSDIX vs. VBISX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RSDIX RBC Short Duration Fixed Income Fund | -2.48% | 4.86% | 5.13% | 5.52% | -4.00% | -0.06% | 3.58% | 5.47% | 1.02% | 2.13% |
VBISX Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund | -0.34% | 5.67% | 3.66% | 4.54% | -5.61% | -1.35% | 4.63% | 4.78% | 1.27% | 1.10% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RSDIX achieves a -2.48% return, which is significantly lower than VBISX's -0.34% return. Over the past 10 years, RSDIX has outperformed VBISX with an annualized return of 2.22%, while VBISX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.76% annualized return.
RSDIX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -0.53%
- YTD
- -2.48%
- 6M
- -1.52%
- 1Y
- 0.54%
- 3Y*
- 3.70%
- 5Y*
- 1.75%
- 10Y*
- 2.22%
VBISX
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- -1.25%
- YTD
- -0.34%
- 6M
- 0.83%
- 1Y
- 3.56%
- 3Y*
- 3.85%
- 5Y*
- 1.39%
- 10Y*
- 1.76%
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RSDIX vs. VBISX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RSDIX has a 0.78% expense ratio, which is higher than VBISX's 0.15% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RSDIX vs. VBISX — Risk / Return Rank
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RSDIX vs. VBISX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for RBC Short Duration Fixed Income Fund (RSDIX) and Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund (VBISX). 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.
| RSDIX | VBISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.38 | 1.64 | -1.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.53 | 2.70 | -2.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.33 | -0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.40 | 2.72 | -2.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.18 | 9.96 | -8.79 |
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
| RSDIX | VBISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.38 | 1.64 | -1.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.79 | 0.48 | +0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.10 | 0.74 | +0.36 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.10 | 1.34 | -0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between RSDIX and VBISX is 0.72, 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
RSDIX vs. VBISX - Dividend Comparison
RSDIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.30%, more than VBISX's 3.52% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RSDIX RBC Short Duration Fixed Income Fund | 4.30% | 4.75% | 4.16% | 2.71% | 1.92% | 2.24% | 2.01% | 2.68% | 2.44% | 2.01% | 1.80% | 1.77% |
VBISX Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 3.52% | 3.44% | 3.29% | 2.10% | 1.38% | 1.16% | 1.72% | 2.16% | 1.92% | 1.58% | 1.42% | 1.34% |
Drawdowns
RSDIX vs. VBISX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RSDIX drawdown since its inception was -6.66%, smaller than the maximum VBISX drawdown of -8.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RSDIX and VBISX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RSDIX | VBISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.66% | -8.79% | +2.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.89% | -1.54% | -1.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.40% | -8.72% | +2.32% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -6.66% | -8.79% | +2.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.58% | -1.25% | -1.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.77% | -0.87% | +0.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.99% | 0.42% | +0.57% |
Volatility
RSDIX vs. VBISX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for RBC Short Duration Fixed Income Fund (RSDIX) is 0.57%, while Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund (VBISX) has a volatility of 0.74%. This indicates that RSDIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VBISX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RSDIX | VBISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.57% | 0.74% | -0.17% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.99% | 1.50% | +0.49% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.78% | 2.44% | +0.34% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.24% | 2.91% | -0.67% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.02% | 2.37% | -0.35% |