TAHTX vs. IIVAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Transamerica High Yield Bond (TAHTX) and Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX).
TAHTX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Jun 14, 1985. IIVAX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Apr 2, 2001.
Performance
TAHTX vs. IIVAX - Performance Comparison
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TAHTX vs. IIVAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TAHTX Transamerica High Yield Bond | -2.04% | 8.73% | 7.83% | 9.14% | -13.10% | 6.22% | 3.66% | 14.12% | -2.36% | 5.98% |
IIVAX Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 0.78% | 9.49% | 8.57% | 12.02% | -8.35% | 27.49% | 3.25% | 24.62% | -11.87% | 15.16% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TAHTX achieves a -2.04% return, which is significantly lower than IIVAX's 0.78% return. Over the past 10 years, TAHTX has underperformed IIVAX with an annualized return of 4.25%, while IIVAX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.33% annualized return.
TAHTX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -2.67%
- YTD
- -2.04%
- 6M
- -0.08%
- 1Y
- 6.21%
- 3Y*
- 6.89%
- 5Y*
- 2.66%
- 10Y*
- 4.25%
IIVAX
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- -6.68%
- YTD
- 0.78%
- 6M
- 2.98%
- 1Y
- 13.12%
- 3Y*
- 9.96%
- 5Y*
- 6.32%
- 10Y*
- 9.33%
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TAHTX vs. IIVAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TAHTX has a 0.58% expense ratio, which is lower than IIVAX's 1.23% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TAHTX vs. IIVAX — Risk / Return Rank
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TAHTX vs. IIVAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Transamerica High Yield Bond (TAHTX) and Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX). 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.
| TAHTX | IIVAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.68 | 0.74 | +0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.47 | 1.16 | +1.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.16 | +0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.96 | 0.92 | +1.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.16 | 3.62 | +4.55 |
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
| TAHTX | IIVAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.68 | 0.74 | +0.94 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.53 | 0.34 | +0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | 0.46 | +0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.35 | 0.48 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between TAHTX and IIVAX is 0.37, 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
TAHTX vs. IIVAX - Dividend Comparison
TAHTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.53%, less than IIVAX's 10.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TAHTX Transamerica High Yield Bond | 6.53% | 6.94% | 6.60% | 4.20% | 3.74% | 4.59% | 4.67% | 5.57% | 6.30% | 4.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IIVAX Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 10.50% | 10.58% | 12.75% | 4.83% | 9.72% | 10.94% | 0.48% | 3.17% | 12.58% | 13.20% | 5.91% | 9.34% |
Drawdowns
TAHTX vs. IIVAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TAHTX drawdown since its inception was -23.40%, smaller than the maximum IIVAX drawdown of -57.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TAHTX and IIVAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TAHTX | IIVAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.40% | -57.38% | +33.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.22% | -12.98% | +9.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.57% | -23.12% | +6.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.40% | -44.13% | +20.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.67% | -7.84% | +5.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.99% | -8.38% | +3.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.77% | 3.30% | -2.53% |
Volatility
TAHTX vs. IIVAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Transamerica High Yield Bond (TAHTX) is 1.27%, while Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX) has a volatility of 4.05%. This indicates that TAHTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IIVAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TAHTX | IIVAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.27% | 4.05% | -2.78% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.52% | 9.92% | -7.40% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.01% | 18.39% | -14.38% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.06% | 18.62% | -13.56% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 6.18% | 20.51% | -14.33% |