SECPX vs. LDRAX

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

SECPX (SEI Daily Income Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund) and LDRAX (SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration Fund) are both mutual funds - SECPX is a Ultrashort Bond fund managed by SEI, while LDRAX is a Long-Term Bond fund managed by SEI. Over the past 10 years, SECPX returned 2.31%/yr vs 0.62%/yr for LDRAX. Their 0.32 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. SECPX charges 0.38%/yr vs 0.14%/yr for LDRAX.

Performance

SECPX vs. LDRAX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SEI Daily Income Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund (SECPX) and SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration Fund (LDRAX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SECPX achieves a 1.32% return, which is significantly higher than LDRAX's -3.50% return. Over the past 10 years, SECPX has outperformed LDRAX with an annualized return of 2.31%, while LDRAX has yielded a comparatively lower 0.62% annualized return.

SECPX

• 1D: -0.11%
• 1M: -0.11%
• 6M: 1.08%
• YTD: 1.32%
• 1Y: 3.20%
• 3Y*: 4.31%
• 5Y*: 2.85%
• 10Y*: 2.31%
• ALL TIME*: 1.62%

LDRAX

• 1D: -0.36%
• 1M: -3.99%
• 6M: -3.42%
• YTD: -3.50%
• 1Y: -1.29%
• 3Y*: 1.39%
• 5Y*: -5.21%
• 10Y*: 0.62%
• ALL TIME*: 1.30%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
LDRAX SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration Fund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
SECPX SEI Daily Income Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

SECPX vs. LDRAX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SECPX SEI Daily Income Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund	1.32%	4.76%	4.68%	5.07%	-1.22%	-0.06%	1.84%	3.23%	1.72%	1.67%
LDRAX SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration Fund	-3.50%	6.81%	-3.28%	7.16%	-27.73%	-2.19%	18.23%	21.19%	-5.16%	11.74%

Correlation

The correlation between SECPX and LDRAX is 0.38, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.38
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.40
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.42
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.36
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 30, 2004	0.32

Return for Risk

SECPX vs. LDRAX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

SECPX

SECPX Risk / Return Rank: 97
SECPX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
SECPX Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
SECPX Omega Ratio Rank: 98
SECPX Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
SECPX Martin Ratio Rank: 99

LDRAX

LDRAX Risk / Return Rank: 4
LDRAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4
LDRAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 3
LDRAX Omega Ratio Rank: 3
LDRAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4
LDRAX Martin Ratio Rank: 4

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

SECPX vs. LDRAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SEI Daily Income Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund (SECPX) and SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration Fund (LDRAX). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	SECPX	LDRAX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.43	-0.04	+2.47
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	5.50	0.00	+5.50
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	2.02	1.00	+1.02
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	6.44	-0.05	+6.48
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	29.36	-0.11	+29.47

SECPX vs. LDRAX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SECPX Sharpe Ratio is 2.43, which is higher than the LDRAX Sharpe Ratio of -0.04. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SECPX and LDRAX, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

SECPX vs. LDRAX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SECPX drawdown since its inception was -11.64%, smaller than the maximum LDRAX drawdown of -37.23%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SECPX and LDRAX.

Drawdown Indicators

	SECPX	LDRAX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-11.64%	-37.23%	+25.59%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-0.53%	-6.04%	+5.51%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-0.53%	-11.43%	+10.90%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-2.64%	-36.35%	+33.71%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-4.47%	-37.23%	+32.76%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.11%	-25.53%	+25.42%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.54%	-12.47%	+11.93%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.12%	2.49%	-2.37%

Volatility

SECPX vs. LDRAX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for SEI Daily Income Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund (SECPX) is 0.24%, while SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration Fund (LDRAX) has a volatility of 2.05%. This indicates that SECPX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LDRAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	SECPX	LDRAX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.24%	2.05%	-1.81%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	1.06%	5.92%	-4.86%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.45%	7.71%	-6.26%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	1.37%	12.47%	-11.10%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	1.26%	11.37%	-10.11%

SECPX vs. LDRAX - Expense Ratio Comparison

SECPX has a 0.38% expense ratio, which is higher than LDRAX's 0.14% expense ratio.

Dividends

SECPX vs. LDRAX - Dividend Comparison

SECPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.69%, less than LDRAX's 4.94% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
LDRAX SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration Fund	4.94%	5.04%	4.62%	3.42%	3.23%	4.30%	12.32%	8.60%	4.80%	4.46%	6.21%	9.23%
SECPX SEI Daily Income Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund	3.69%	4.21%	3.80%	3.17%	1.05%	0.58%	1.49%	2.53%	2.14%	1.44%	1.00%	1.59%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SECPX and LDRAX in my portfolio?

SECPX and LDRAX have a correlation of 0.38, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, SECPX or LDRAX?

LDRAX has higher volatility (2.05%) compared to SECPX (0.24%). In terms of maximum drawdown, SECPX dropped -11.64% vs LDRAX's -37.23%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

SECPX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.43 vs -0.04), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.