SAMBX vs. EIFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX) and Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund (EIFAX).
SAMBX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Feb 28, 2006. EIFAX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on Mar 16, 2008.
Performance
SAMBX vs. EIFAX - Performance Comparison
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SAMBX vs. EIFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAMBX Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund | -0.19% | 5.88% | 7.03% | 11.21% | -0.86% | 4.86% | 0.41% | 6.66% | 0.24% | 3.89% |
EIFAX Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund | -1.98% | 4.54% | 8.91% | 11.86% | -2.98% | 5.41% | 1.90% | 9.02% | 0.28% | 5.16% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SAMBX achieves a -0.19% return, which is significantly higher than EIFAX's -1.98% return. Over the past 10 years, SAMBX has underperformed EIFAX with an annualized return of 4.74%, while EIFAX has yielded a comparatively higher 5.14% annualized return.
SAMBX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- -0.19%
- 6M
- 1.53%
- 1Y
- 5.58%
- 3Y*
- 6.95%
- 5Y*
- 5.16%
- 10Y*
- 4.74%
EIFAX
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- YTD
- -1.98%
- 6M
- -1.29%
- 1Y
- 2.59%
- 3Y*
- 6.40%
- 5Y*
- 4.62%
- 10Y*
- 5.14%
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SAMBX vs. EIFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SAMBX has a 0.64% expense ratio, which is higher than EIFAX's 0.47% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SAMBX vs. EIFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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SAMBX vs. EIFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX) and Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund (EIFAX). 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.
| SAMBX | EIFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.10 | 0.91 | +1.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.61 | 1.33 | +2.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.70 | 1.28 | +0.42 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 1.14 | +1.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.64 | 3.72 | +7.92 |
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
| SAMBX | EIFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.10 | 0.91 | +1.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.78 | 1.50 | +0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.21 | 1.16 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.17 | 1.17 | 0.00 |
Correlation
The correlation between SAMBX and EIFAX is 0.67, 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
SAMBX vs. EIFAX - Dividend Comparison
SAMBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.07%, less than EIFAX's 7.41% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAMBX Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund | 7.07% | 7.78% | 8.21% | 8.21% | 5.34% | 3.03% | 4.03% | 5.28% | 5.15% | 4.28% | 4.79% | 4.91% |
EIFAX Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund | 7.41% | 8.09% | 8.91% | 7.02% | 5.92% | 4.03% | 4.51% | 5.58% | 5.10% | 4.46% | 5.02% | 5.29% |
Drawdowns
SAMBX vs. EIFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SAMBX drawdown since its inception was -24.74%, smaller than the maximum EIFAX drawdown of -40.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SAMBX and EIFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SAMBX | EIFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.74% | -40.28% | +15.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.22% | -2.55% | +0.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.66% | -7.63% | +1.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.91% | -24.22% | +3.31% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.32% | -2.29% | +1.97% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.60% | -2.28% | +0.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.51% | 0.78% | -0.27% |
Volatility
SAMBX vs. EIFAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX) is 0.69%, while Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund (EIFAX) has a volatility of 0.86%. This indicates that SAMBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EIFAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SAMBX | EIFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.69% | 0.86% | -0.17% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.77% | 1.83% | -0.06% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.92% | 3.32% | -0.40% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.92% | 3.10% | -0.18% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.93% | 4.45% | -0.52% |