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SMTRX vs. GUGAX
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility
Dividends

SMTRX vs. GUGAX

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

SMTRX (ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund) and GUGAX (GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund) are both Intermediate Core-Plus Bond funds. SMTRX charges 0.99%/yr vs 0.45%/yr for GUGAX.

Performance

SMTRX vs. GUGAX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX) and GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund (GUGAX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

SMTRX

1D
-0.31%
1M
—
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

GUGAX

1D
0.00%
1M
0.00%
YTD
0.96%
6M
1.07%
1Y
4.83%
3Y*
4.30%
5Y*
-0.52%
10Y*
1.51%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

SMTRX vs. GUGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)
SMTRX
ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund		0.00%
GUGAX
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund		0.00%

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ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund

GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund

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Return for Risk

SMTRX vs. GUGAX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
SMTRX

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

GUGAX
GUGAX Risk / Return Rank: 7676
Overall Rank
GUGAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5454
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GUGAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
GUGAX Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
GUGAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 9393
Calmar Ratio Rank
GUGAX Martin Ratio Rank: 8282
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

SMTRX vs. GUGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX) and GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund (GUGAX). 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.

SMTRXGUGAXDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

—

2.00

—

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

—

3.32

—

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

—

1.45

—

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

—

4.82

—

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

—

14.23

—

SMTRX vs. GUGAX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Drawdowns

SMTRX vs. GUGAX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SMTRX drawdown since its inception was -0.62%, smaller than the maximum GUGAX drawdown of -38.57%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SMTRX and GUGAX.

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Drawdown Indicators

SMTRXGUGAXDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-0.62%

-38.57%

+37.95%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

—

-1.16%

—

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

—

-6.12%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-20.53%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

—

-23.06%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.31%

-6.72%

+6.41%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-0.18%

-11.26%

+11.08%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

—

0.39%

—

Volatility

SMTRX vs. GUGAX - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

SMTRXGUGAXDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

—

0.00%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

—

1.30%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

3.64%

2.80%

+0.84%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

3.64%

6.57%

-2.93%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

3.64%

5.42%

-1.78%

SMTRX vs. GUGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison

SMTRX has a 0.99% expense ratio, which is higher than GUGAX's 0.45% expense ratio.

Dividends

SMTRX vs. GUGAX - Dividend Comparison

SMTRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.36%, less than GUGAX's 4.52% yield.

PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
GUGAX
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund		4.52%3.69%4.34%0.00%1.94%2.90%7.96%5.74%5.08%2.43%3.29%1.76%
SMTRX
ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund		0.36%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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