SMBPX vs. DFIHX
Compare and contrast key facts about Saratoga Municipal Bond Portfolio (SMBPX) and DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFIHX).
SMBPX is managed by Saratoga. It was launched on Sep 1, 1994. DFIHX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Jul 25, 1983.
Performance
SMBPX vs. DFIHX - Performance Comparison
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SMBPX vs. DFIHX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMBPX Saratoga Municipal Bond Portfolio | 0.00% | 2.92% | -0.11% | 1.84% | -2.57% | -1.39% | 0.77% | 1.00% | -2.38% | 2.12% |
DFIHX DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.81% | 3.41% | 5.41% | 4.98% | -1.19% | -0.19% | 0.62% | 2.44% | 1.87% | 0.94% |
Returns By Period
Over the past 10 years, SMBPX has underperformed DFIHX with an annualized return of -0.09%, while DFIHX has yielded a comparatively higher 1.92% annualized return.
SMBPX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- 0.00%
- 6M
- 0.73%
- 1Y
- 3.27%
- 3Y*
- 1.35%
- 5Y*
- 0.13%
- 10Y*
- -0.09%
DFIHX
- 1D
- -0.06%
- 1M
- 0.23%
- YTD
- 0.81%
- 6M
- 1.89%
- 1Y
- 3.69%
- 3Y*
- 4.47%
- 5Y*
- 2.61%
- 10Y*
- 1.92%
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SMBPX vs. DFIHX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SMBPX has a 3.16% expense ratio, which is higher than DFIHX's 0.13% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SMBPX vs. DFIHX — Risk / Return Rank
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SMBPX vs. DFIHX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Saratoga Municipal Bond Portfolio (SMBPX) and DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFIHX). 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.
| SMBPX | DFIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.11 | 5.38 | -4.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.46 | 9.47 | -8.01 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 8.43 | -7.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.59 | 8.71 | -8.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.15 | 37.74 | -35.60 |
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
| SMBPX | DFIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.11 | 5.38 | -4.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.06 | 2.65 | -2.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.05 | 2.43 | -2.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.88 | 1.52 | -0.64 |
Correlation
The correlation between SMBPX and DFIHX is 0.17, 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
SMBPX vs. DFIHX - Dividend Comparison
SMBPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.69%, less than DFIHX's 3.73% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMBPX Saratoga Municipal Bond Portfolio | 2.69% | 2.69% | 1.16% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.36% | 0.23% | 4.23% | 1.50% |
DFIHX DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 3.73% | 3.26% | 4.99% | 3.37% | 1.07% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 2.12% | 1.85% | 1.13% | 0.66% | 0.51% |
Drawdowns
SMBPX vs. DFIHX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SMBPX drawdown since its inception was -9.99%, which is greater than DFIHX's maximum drawdown of -2.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SMBPX and DFIHX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SMBPX | DFIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.99% | -2.53% | -7.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.63% | -0.39% | -3.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.72% | -2.26% | -4.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -9.99% | -2.26% | -7.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.99% | -0.06% | -2.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.47% | -0.15% | -2.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.03% | 0.09% | +0.94% |
Volatility
SMBPX vs. DFIHX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Saratoga Municipal Bond Portfolio (SMBPX) is 0.00%, while DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFIHX) has a volatility of 0.18%. This indicates that SMBPX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFIHX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SMBPX | DFIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.00% | 0.18% | -0.18% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.86% | 0.41% | +0.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.38% | 0.72% | +2.66% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.20% | 0.99% | +1.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.97% | 0.79% | +1.18% |