STGIX vs. SAMBX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus Seix Core Bond Fund (STGIX) and Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX).
STGIX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Jun 11, 1992. SAMBX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Feb 28, 2006.
Performance
STGIX vs. SAMBX - Performance Comparison
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STGIX vs. SAMBX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STGIX Virtus Seix Core Bond Fund | -0.59% | 6.38% | 0.35% | 4.54% | -13.84% | -1.58% | 8.89% | 7.48% | -0.27% | 2.91% |
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% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, STGIX achieves a -0.59% return, which is significantly lower than SAMBX's -0.19% return. Over the past 10 years, STGIX has underperformed SAMBX with an annualized return of 1.24%, while SAMBX has yielded a comparatively higher 4.74% annualized return.
STGIX
- 1D
- 0.54%
- 1M
- -2.31%
- YTD
- -0.59%
- 6M
- 0.31%
- 1Y
- 3.02%
- 3Y*
- 2.41%
- 5Y*
- -0.52%
- 10Y*
- 1.24%
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%
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STGIX vs. SAMBX - Expense Ratio Comparison
Both STGIX and SAMBX have an expense ratio of 0.64%.
Return for Risk
STGIX vs. SAMBX — Risk / Return Rank
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STGIX vs. SAMBX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Seix Core Bond Fund (STGIX) and Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX). 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.
| STGIX | SAMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.83 | 2.10 | -1.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.20 | 3.61 | -2.41 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.70 | -0.55 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | 2.54 | -1.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.99 | 11.64 | -7.66 |
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
| STGIX | SAMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.83 | 2.10 | -1.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.09 | 1.78 | -1.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.25 | 1.21 | -0.96 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.84 | 1.17 | -0.33 |
Correlation
The correlation between STGIX and SAMBX is 0.06, 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
STGIX vs. SAMBX - Dividend Comparison
STGIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.64%, less than SAMBX's 7.07% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STGIX Virtus Seix Core Bond Fund | 3.64% | 4.01% | 3.38% | 3.23% | 2.74% | 1.23% | 3.09% | 2.00% | 2.29% | 1.92% | 3.76% | 2.67% |
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% |
Drawdowns
STGIX vs. SAMBX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum STGIX drawdown since its inception was -18.86%, smaller than the maximum SAMBX drawdown of -24.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for STGIX and SAMBX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| STGIX | SAMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.86% | -24.74% | +5.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.83% | -2.22% | -0.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.52% | -5.66% | -12.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.86% | -20.91% | +2.05% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.15% | -0.32% | -5.83% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.77% | -1.60% | -1.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.04% | 0.51% | +0.53% |
Volatility
STGIX vs. SAMBX - Volatility Comparison
Virtus Seix Core Bond Fund (STGIX) has a higher volatility of 1.49% compared to Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX) at 0.69%. This indicates that STGIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SAMBX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| STGIX | SAMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.49% | 0.69% | +0.80% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.49% | 1.77% | +0.72% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.33% | 2.92% | +1.41% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.92% | 2.92% | +3.00% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.91% | 3.93% | +0.98% |