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Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund
DCAVX (Mutual Fund)
Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
10.6%
1 yr return
12.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
4.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.9%
Net Assets
$58.6 M
Holdings in Top 10
54.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$11.5
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.81%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 12.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$5,000
IRA
$2,000
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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DCAVX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -2.29%
- Dividend Yield 1.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameDunham Dynamic Macro Fund
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Fund Family NameDunham Funds
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Inception DateMay 03, 2010
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassC
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerTorrey Zaches
Fund Description
The Sub-Adviser’s macro asset allocation strategy is based primarily on the active management of the fund’s exposure to market risk in different asset classes and seeks to take advantage of opportunities arising from the variability of risk premia over time. The Fund’s Sub-Adviser seeks to achieve the total return component of the Fund’s investment objective by using a dynamic macro asset allocation strategy. The Fund may invest in or seek exposure to a wide range of asset classes including, without limitation, (i) equity (of any market capitalization), (ii) fixed-income (including all grades and maturities of domestic and foreign credit (including emerging markets) (iii) commodities, (iv) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and (v) currencies. The Sub-Adviser’s strategy seeks long and short exposure in these various asset classes and currencies.
The Fund may take long positions indirectly through exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) and derivative instruments such as, but not limited to, commodity linked notes, futures, swaps, options and currency forward contracts. The Fund may take short positions indirectly through ETFs or ETNs, and derivative instruments (listed above) that are intended to provide inverse exposure to a particular asset class or currency. Long positions and short positions may be intended to enhance expected return, reduce expected risk or both. The Sub-Adviser expects the Fund’s net long exposure to typically be between 75% and 125%, but it may range from 0% to 200%. The Fund’s net exposure in equity is between -100% and 100%, in bonds between -100% and 200%, and in commodities between -50 and 75%.
Futures are typically based on, though are not limited to, equity indexes, government bonds, commodities and currencies. Swaps are typically related to – without limitations commodities and commodity indexes. Options would typically be on, though are not limited to, equity indexes, equity index futures, government bonds, government bond futures and currencies.
The Fund has no geographic or other limits on the allocation of its assets among asset classes.
The Sub-Adviser seeks to achieve the capital preservation component of the Fund’s investment objective during down markets through broad diversification across different asset classes in combination with dynamic management of risk premia and dynamic risk management including (1) shifting allocation between asset classes, (2) short positions on equities, (3) allocation to government bonds and (4) allocation to cash equivalents.
Risk premia (i.e., excess returns above the risk-free rate) represent the long-term compensation of an investor for the assumption of market risk in different asset classes. The Sub-Adviser’s goal is to identify when risk premia are particularly attractive, actively shift between asset classes, between long or short positions, as well as allocations to cash.
The Sub-Adviser generally purchases a security when its model identifies that its risk-reward profile is relatively more attractive than other opportunities. The Sub-Adviser generally sells a security when its model identifies that the relative attractiveness deteriorates or risk associated with the security increases significantly. In addition, the Sub-Adviser may sell a security if better investment opportunities emerge elsewhere.
The Fund may also engage in securities lending.
DCAVX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DCAVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.6% | -73.0% | 19.4% | 54.48% |
| 1 Yr | 12.0% | -9.1% | 86.9% | 38.91% |
| 3 Yr | 4.2%* | -9.5% | 16.2% | 71.08% |
| 5 Yr | 3.9%* | -4.9% | 14.4% | 78.03% |
| 10 Yr | 2.4%* | -0.9% | 7.5% | 93.62% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DCAVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.0% | -22.7% | 305.1% | 61.85% |
| 2022 | -14.8% | -9.8% | 27.3% | 5.24% |
| 2021 | 8.1% | -20.8% | 10.9% | 85.78% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -12.4% | 29.4% | 15.35% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | -10.5% | 15.8% | 85.34% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DCAVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.6% | -73.0% | 19.4% | 54.48% |
| 1 Yr | 12.0% | -13.4% | 86.9% | 35.64% |
| 3 Yr | 4.2%* | -9.5% | 16.2% | 64.66% |
| 5 Yr | 3.9%* | -5.3% | 14.4% | 73.99% |
| 10 Yr | 2.4%* | -0.9% | 7.5% | 92.55% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DCAVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.4% | -22.7% | 305.1% | 61.85% |
| 2022 | -14.8% | -9.8% | 27.3% | 5.24% |
| 2021 | 8.1% | -20.8% | 10.9% | 83.56% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -8.4% | 29.4% | 25.74% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | -10.2% | 18.0% | 86.39% |
NAV & Total Return History
DCAVX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| DCAVX | Category Low | Category High | DCAVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 58.6 M | 1.5 M | 5.01 B | 87.82% |
| Number of Holdings | 43 | 4 | 4478 | 84.81% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 41 M | -398 M | 2.55 B | 72.79% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 54.08% | 13.1% | 100.0% | 16.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
- MSILF-GOVT-INS 12.04%
- SPDR SP 500 ETF 9.34%
- INVES NASDAQ 100 7.62%
- SPDR EURO STOXX 4.04%
- T 1 12/15/24 3.90%
- FRANKLIN UK ETF 3.76%
- T 1 1/8 02/28/25 3.55%
- FRANKLIN JAPAN 3.30%
- T 1 1/2 10/31/24 3.27%
- T 1 1/2 11/30/24 3.26%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DCAVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 56.47% | -326.45% | 6347.80% | 68.55% |
| Stocks | 28.09% | -3.75% | 97.95% | 40.64% |
| Cash | 15.26% | -6278.21% | 410.43% | 19.79% |
| Other | 0.18% | -21.53% | 148.54% | 80.57% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.12% | 46.97% | 66.08% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 87.92% | 47.35% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DCAVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 23.42% | 0.00% | 39.58% | 25.20% |
| Financial Services | 13.97% | 0.00% | 59.28% | 48.03% |
| Healthcare | 13.19% | 0.00% | 45.63% | 35.83% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.61% | 0.00% | 29.09% | 25.59% |
| Communication Services | 9.53% | 0.00% | 21.78% | 29.13% |
| Industrials | 8.33% | 0.00% | 21.45% | 53.15% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.84% | 0.00% | 13.62% | 49.61% |
| Energy | 3.97% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 42.52% |
| Basic Materials | 3.35% | 0.00% | 27.46% | 54.72% |
| Utilities | 2.91% | 0.00% | 9.23% | 48.82% |
| Real Estate | 2.88% | 0.00% | 51.26% | 43.31% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DCAVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 28.09% | -8.85% | 91.88% | 33.22% |
| Non US | 0.00% | -19.62% | 42.11% | 46.64% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DCAVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | 12.04% | 0.27% | 100.00% | 10.95% |
| Corporate | 0.28% | 0.00% | 87.73% | 54.06% |
| Derivative | 0.18% | 0.00% | 88.81% | 28.62% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 56.83% | 74.56% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.33% | 57.95% |
| Government | 0.00% | 0.00% | 84.29% | 72.44% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DCAVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 56.47% | -126.19% | 6311.18% | 58.66% |
| Non US | 0.00% | -382.37% | 121.02% | 59.72% |
DCAVX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| DCAVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.81% | 0.29% | 31.15% | 22.66% |
| Management Fee | 1.25% | 0.00% | 2.50% | 68.55% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 89.19% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.30% | 58.29% |
Sales Fees
| DCAVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| DCAVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| DCAVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 12.00% | 0.00% | 491.00% | 62.10% |
DCAVX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| DCAVX | Category Low | Category High | DCAVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% | 0.00% | 4.56% | 45.94% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| DCAVX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| DCAVX | Category Low | Category High | DCAVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -2.29% | -2.51% | 6.83% | 92.81% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| DCAVX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.109 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.202 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2014 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2014 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2013 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2013 | $0.081 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2012 | $0.079 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2012 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.134 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2010 | $0.090 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
DCAVX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Torrey Zaches
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2014
7.58
7.6%
Torrey is a member of Newton’s asset allocation portfolio management team. In his current role, Torrey is responsible for overseeing a team of portfolio managers covering multi-asset strategies, with a focus on global total return and tail-risk hedging portfolios. Torrey is responsible for the implementation of these strategies, including strategy refinements, risk management and portfolio management efficiencies. Torrey joined Newton in September 2021, following the integration of Mellon Investments Corporation’s equity and multi-asset capabilities into the Newton Investment Management Group. Before joining Newton, Torrey was a portfolio manager and senior portfolio manager at Mellon Investments Corporation and Mellon Capitol (both BNY Mellon group companies). Prior to joining BNY Mellon, Torrey worked at Mercer Global Advisors providing global asset allocation investment solutions to small businesses and high net worth clients. Torrey has a BA in Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He received his CFA designation in 1997 and is a member of the CFA Institute.
James Stavena
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2014
7.58
7.6%
James is a member of Newton’s asset allocation portfolio management team. Since joining in 1998, James has been the lead portfolio manager for the Dynamic US Equity (DUSE) strategy. In his current role, James also manages a team of portfolio managers responsible for the implementation of global multi-asset, custom rules-based, and options-based strategies. James is a key contributor to the development, refinement and risk management of all asset allocation investment strategies and signals. Drawing from his extensive experience, he focuses on the use of derivatives in quantitative investment strategies, as well as 1940 Act and UCITS III implementations of multi-asset strategies. James joined Newton in September 2021, following the integration of Mellon Investments Corporation’s equity and multi-asset capabilities into the Newton Investment Management Group. Before joining Newton, was a portfolio manager and senior portfolio manager at Mellon Investments Corporation and Mellon Capital (both BNY Mellon group companies). Earlier in his career, James was a currency options trader with both Credit Suisse First Boston and HSBC in New York and London, respectively. James has an MBA from Rice University.
Vassilis Dagioglu
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 01, 2014
7.58
7.6%
Vassilis is the head of portfolio management for multi-asset solutions. In his current role, he oversees the portfolio management team responsible for global multi-asset strategies including Dynamic Total Return, Dynamic Equity, Dynamic Growth, Active Commodities and SmartPath Target Date Funds. Vassilis and his team leverage their long experience in designing and implementing systematic multi-asset products and tailored solutions to help clients achieve a variety of investment objectives. Vassilis joined Newton in September 2021, following the integration of Mellon Investments Corporation’s equity and multi-asset capabilities into the Newton Investment Management Group. Before joining Newton, Vassilis was the head of portfolio management for multi-asset solutions, a senior portfolio manager and portfolio manager at Mellon Investments Corporation and Mellon Capital (both BNY Mellon group companies). Prior to joining BNY Mellon, Vassilis designed and implemented financial information systems and consulted on enterprise-information application development at IBM Global Services and Sybase. Vassilis has a BS in Computer Science from the University of Athens and an MBA in Finance from the University of California at Berkeley.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | 17.37 | 4.48 | 1.67 |
