SAMFX vs. BCPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus Seix Total Return Bond Fund (SAMFX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX).
SAMFX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Dec 30, 1997. BCPIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Dec 28, 2007.
Performance
SAMFX vs. BCPIX - Performance Comparison
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SAMFX vs. BCPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAMFX Virtus Seix Total Return Bond Fund | -0.55% | 6.87% | 0.43% | 4.35% | -13.57% | -1.44% | 10.24% | 7.12% | -0.32% | 2.68% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | -0.55% | 6.71% | 1.98% | 6.70% | -10.78% | -0.34% | 5.77% | 6.65% | -0.45% | 2.74% |
Returns By Period
As of year-to-date, both investments have demonstrated similar returns, with SAMFX at -0.55% and BCPIX at -0.55%. Over the past 10 years, SAMFX has underperformed BCPIX with an annualized return of 1.41%, while BCPIX has yielded a comparatively higher 1.90% annualized return.
SAMFX
- 1D
- 0.54%
- 1M
- -2.30%
- YTD
- -0.55%
- 6M
- 0.49%
- 1Y
- 3.56%
- 3Y*
- 2.52%
- 5Y*
- -0.33%
- 10Y*
- 1.41%
BCPIX
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -2.11%
- YTD
- -0.55%
- 6M
- 0.36%
- 1Y
- 3.41%
- 3Y*
- 3.73%
- 5Y*
- 0.90%
- 10Y*
- 1.90%
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SAMFX vs. BCPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SAMFX has a 0.46% expense ratio, which is higher than BCPIX's 0.30% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SAMFX vs. BCPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BCPIX
SAMFX vs. BCPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Seix Total Return Bond Fund (SAMFX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX). 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.
| SAMFX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.96 | 0.99 | -0.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.37 | 1.44 | -0.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.17 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.63 | 1.71 | -0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.81 | 5.12 | -0.31 |
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
| SAMFX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 | 0.99 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.06 | 0.18 | -0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.29 | 0.46 | -0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.57 | 0.33 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between SAMFX and BCPIX is 0.84, 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
SAMFX vs. BCPIX - Dividend Comparison
SAMFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.85%, less than BCPIX's 4.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAMFX Virtus Seix Total Return Bond Fund | 3.85% | 4.25% | 3.57% | 3.16% | 3.33% | 1.09% | 1.99% | 1.95% | 2.09% | 2.36% | 3.59% | 2.12% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | 4.10% | 4.32% | 3.67% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 1.89% | 1.76% | 2.77% | 2.90% | 2.49% | 2.84% | 2.72% |
Drawdowns
SAMFX vs. BCPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SAMFX drawdown since its inception was -18.72%, smaller than the maximum BCPIX drawdown of -22.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SAMFX and BCPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SAMFX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.72% | -22.43% | +3.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.82% | -2.58% | -0.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.95% | -15.19% | -2.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.72% | -15.19% | -3.53% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.71% | -2.11% | -3.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.50% | -4.28% | +0.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.96% | 0.86% | +0.10% |
Volatility
SAMFX vs. BCPIX - Volatility Comparison
Virtus Seix Total Return Bond Fund (SAMFX) has a higher volatility of 1.60% compared to Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX) at 1.42%. This indicates that SAMFX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BCPIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SAMFX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.60% | 1.42% | +0.18% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.52% | 2.36% | +0.16% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.37% | 3.97% | +0.40% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.84% | 5.06% | +0.78% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.87% | 4.16% | +0.71% |