SAMBX vs. PONAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX) and PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX).
SAMBX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Feb 28, 2006. PONAX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Apr 2, 2007.
Performance
SAMBX vs. PONAX - Performance Comparison
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SAMBX vs. PONAX - 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% |
PONAX PIMCO Income Fund Class A | -1.42% | 10.63% | 5.02% | 8.96% | -9.34% | 2.21% | 5.40% | 7.65% | 0.21% | 8.19% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SAMBX achieves a -0.19% return, which is significantly higher than PONAX's -1.42% return. Over the past 10 years, SAMBX has outperformed PONAX with an annualized return of 4.74%, while PONAX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.25% 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%
PONAX
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- -3.24%
- YTD
- -1.42%
- 6M
- 0.98%
- 1Y
- 5.68%
- 3Y*
- 6.79%
- 5Y*
- 3.00%
- 10Y*
- 4.25%
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SAMBX vs. PONAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SAMBX has a 0.64% expense ratio, which is lower than PONAX's 1.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SAMBX vs. PONAX — Risk / Return Rank
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SAMBX vs. PONAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX) and PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX). 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 | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.10 | 1.48 | +0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.61 | 2.11 | +1.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.70 | 1.28 | +0.42 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 1.76 | +0.78 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.64 | 7.07 | +4.58 |
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 | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.10 | 1.48 | +0.62 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.78 | 0.64 | +1.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.21 | 1.03 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.17 | 1.47 | -0.30 |
Correlation
The correlation between SAMBX and PONAX is 0.33, 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
SAMBX vs. PONAX - Dividend Comparison
SAMBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.07%, more than PONAX's 5.20% 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% |
PONAX PIMCO Income Fund Class A | 5.20% | 5.61% | 5.86% | 5.86% | 4.66% | 3.62% | 4.48% | 5.42% | 5.24% | 4.97% | 5.13% | 7.45% |
Drawdowns
SAMBX vs. PONAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SAMBX drawdown since its inception was -24.74%, which is greater than PONAX's maximum drawdown of -13.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SAMBX and PONAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SAMBX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.74% | -13.64% | -11.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.22% | -3.69% | +1.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.66% | -13.64% | +7.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.91% | -13.64% | -7.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.32% | -3.24% | +2.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.60% | -1.80% | +0.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.51% | 0.92% | -0.41% |
Volatility
SAMBX vs. PONAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX) is 0.69%, while PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX) has a volatility of 1.88%. This indicates that SAMBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PONAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SAMBX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.69% | 1.88% | -1.19% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.77% | 2.61% | -0.84% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.92% | 4.24% | -1.32% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.92% | 4.72% | -1.80% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.93% | 4.16% | -0.23% |