Thompson Bond
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
3.0%
1 yr return
9.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
2.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.5%
Net Assets
$2.65 B
Holdings in Top 10
12.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.72%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 38.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$250
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Short-Term Bond
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
THOPX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 3.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 4.27%
- Dividend Yield 3.3%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameThompson Bond Fund
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Fund Family NameThompson IM Funds Inc
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Inception DateFeb 10, 1992
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Shares Outstanding239638351
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Share ClassNo Load
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerJason Stephens
Fund Description
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes in a diversified portfolio of bonds, including corporate bonds of domestic issuers and of foreign issuers payable in U.S. dollars, short-term debt instruments, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, bonds of foreign government issuers (including its agencies and instrumentalities) payable in U.S. dollars, and U.S. Treasury securities and other debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities).
THOPX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | THOPX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.0% | -18.7% | 96.6% | 2.45% |
| 1 Yr | 9.4% | -2.0% | 19.1% | 1.45% |
| 3 Yr | 2.9%* | 0.8% | 8.7% | 67.07% |
| 5 Yr | 3.5%* | 0.1% | 6.5% | 6.36% |
| 10 Yr | 3.8%* | 0.2% | 5.3% | 3.72% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | THOPX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.7% | -23.0% | 206.3% | 98.31% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | -2.4% | 9.3% | 48.94% |
| 2018 | -1.2% | -50.6% | 1.0% | 48.47% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | -2.6% | 4.6% | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 5.8% | -65.8% | 10.9% | 2.22% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | THOPX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.0% | -18.7% | 96.6% | 2.45% |
| 1 Yr | 9.4% | -7.0% | 19.1% | 1.45% |
| 3 Yr | 2.9%* | -0.7% | 8.7% | 59.69% |
| 5 Yr | 3.5%* | -0.7% | 6.5% | 6.00% |
| 10 Yr | 3.8%* | 0.1% | 5.3% | 3.49% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | THOPX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.7% | -23.0% | 206.3% | 98.31% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | -2.3% | 9.3% | 52.64% |
| 2018 | -1.2% | -7.0% | 6.5% | 56.68% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | -2.6% | 8.2% | 16.42% |
| 2016 | 5.8% | -65.2% | 10.9% | 4.67% |
NAV & Total Return History
THOPX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| THOPX | Category Low | Category High | THOPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.65 B | 6.22 M | 79.6 B | 35.09% |
| Number of Holdings | 531 | 4 | 5026 | 38.89% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 340 M | -154 M | 12.3 B | 40.16% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 12.93% | 2.2% | 100.0% | 80.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. 6.125% 1.94%
- General Electric Company 3.45% 1.65%
- MPLX LP 6.25% 1.60%
- MetLife Inc. 3.83% 1.57%
- Marathon Petroleum Company 5.13% 1.55%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 1.52%
- United States Treasury Bills 0% 1.52%
- AmTrust Financial Services Inc. 6.13% 1.52%
- MBIA Inc. 6.4% 1.36%
- Two Harbors Investment Corp. 6.25% 1.26%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | THOPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 84.97% | 38.93% | 126.39% | 89.37% |
| Cash | 10.43% | -33.34% | 58.50% | 13.97% |
| Convertible Bonds | 2.65% | 0.00% | 37.57% | 40.95% |
| Preferred Stocks | 1.96% | 0.00% | 23.81% | 2.22% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | -1.00% | 9.45% | 67.62% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.48% | 19.35% | 59.84% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | THOPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 51.72% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 31.75% |
| Securitized | 37.31% | 0.00% | 99.01% | 22.54% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 10.43% | 0.00% | 58.50% | 21.27% |
| Government | 0.36% | 0.00% | 82.95% | 91.59% |
| Municipal | 0.18% | 0.00% | 88.84% | 32.22% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.54% | 68.25% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | THOPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 78.81% | 0.00% | 112.74% | 47.14% |
| Non US | 6.16% | 0.00% | 73.25% | 87.78% |
THOPX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| THOPX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.72% | 0.02% | 2.47% | 38.75% |
| Management Fee | 0.60% | 0.00% | 1.19% | 92.34% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.01% | 0.50% | 78.31% |
Sales Fees
| THOPX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.50% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| THOPX 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.
| THOPX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 38.00% | 0.00% | 496.37% | 20.69% |
THOPX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| THOPX | Category Low | Category High | THOPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.27% | 0.00% | 1.41% | 62.50% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| THOPX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| THOPX | Category Low | Category High | THOPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 4.27% | -0.50% | 65.00% | 0.82% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| THOPX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2019 | $0.090 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.095 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.090 |
| Jun 25, 2018 | $0.090 |
| Mar 27, 2018 | $0.070 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $0.089 |
| Sep 25, 2017 | $0.100 |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $0.090 |
| Mar 27, 2017 | $0.070 |
| Dec 20, 2016 | $0.126 |
| Sep 26, 2016 | $0.120 |
| Jun 24, 2016 | $0.120 |
| Mar 24, 2016 | $0.110 |
| Dec 18, 2015 | $0.155 |
| Sep 22, 2015 | $0.120 |
| Jun 23, 2015 | $0.120 |
| Mar 24, 2015 | $0.090 |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $0.147 |
| Sep 23, 2014 | $0.110 |
| Jun 24, 2014 | $0.110 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.090 |
| Sep 24, 2013 | $0.110 |
| Jun 25, 2013 | $0.090 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | $0.080 |
| Sep 25, 2012 | $0.100 |
| Jun 26, 2012 | $0.100 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | $0.080 |
| Dec 20, 2011 | $0.146 |
| Sep 27, 2011 | $0.100 |
| Jun 28, 2011 | $0.100 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | $0.070 |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $0.126 |
| Sep 28, 2010 | $0.080 |
| Jun 28, 2010 | $0.080 |
| Mar 29, 2010 | $0.070 |
| Dec 17, 2009 | $0.108 |
| Sep 09, 2009 | $0.120 |
| Jun 10, 2009 | $0.200 |
| Mar 11, 2009 | $0.150 |
| Dec 17, 2008 | $0.251 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | $0.170 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | $0.130 |
| Mar 12, 2008 | $0.100 |
| Dec 14, 2007 | $0.152 |
| Sep 12, 2007 | $0.120 |
| Jun 13, 2007 | $0.120 |
| Mar 15, 2007 | $0.080 |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $0.160 |
| Sep 13, 2006 | $0.110 |
| Jun 13, 2006 | $0.120 |
| Mar 15, 2006 | $0.060 |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $0.140 |
| Sep 14, 2005 | $0.090 |
| Jun 14, 2005 | $0.110 |
| Mar 16, 2005 | $0.060 |
| Dec 17, 2004 | $0.160 |
| Sep 16, 2004 | $0.150 |
| Jun 16, 2004 | $0.170 |
| Mar 16, 2004 | $0.090 |
| Dec 16, 2003 | $0.184 |
| Sep 16, 2003 | $0.140 |
| Jun 17, 2003 | $0.150 |
| Mar 18, 2003 | $0.090 |
| Dec 17, 2002 | $0.196 |
| Sep 17, 2002 | $0.160 |
| Jun 14, 2002 | $0.150 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | $0.100 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | $0.169 |
THOPX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jason Stephens
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 02, 2009
12.67
12.7%
ason L. Stephens, CFA, is Chief Executive Officer, Principal and a Portfolio Manager at Thompson Investment Management, Inc. Previously, he worked in various roles with Thompson, Plumb and Associates, Inc. from 2002 until the formation of Thompson Investment Management in January, 2004, including investment research, compliance and firm management. Jason also serves on the board of directors of Thompson IM Funds, Inc. and is Co-Manager of our proprietary mutual funds. He earned a B.S. in English and Communication Arts, an M.A. in Arts Administration and an M.S. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the CFA Institute and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
James Evans
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 02, 2009
12.67
12.7%
James T. Evans, CFA, is Chief Investment Officer, Principal and a Portfolio Manager at Thompson Investment Management, Inc. Prior to joining Thompson Investment Management in March, 2005, he was a Managing Director for Nakoma Capital Management in Madison, Wisconsin for five years. James is also Co-Manager of our proprietary mutual funds. He graduated summa cum laude from Macalester College with a B.A. in Economics and Computer Science. He earned an M.B.A. in Finance and Accounting and an M.S. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. James completed the Applied Security Analysis Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Business School. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | 28.1 | 5.89 | 1.75 |