Matisse Discounted Bond CEF Strategy
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
0.5%
1 yr return
7.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
9.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.1%
Net Assets
$53.2 M
Holdings in Top 10
75.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.42%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 70.40%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
MDFIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 0.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 2.56%
- Dividend Yield 7.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameMatisse Discounted Bond CEF Strategy
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Fund Family NameAdaptive ETFs
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Inception DateApr 30, 2020
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerBryn Torkelson
Fund Description
| 1. | NAV Movement and Base Income (Traditional) – investors can benefit when the underlying portfolio of a closed-end fund appreciates in value, and any cash distributions paid out add to total return. |
| 2. | Closed-End Fund Discount Movement (Enhanced) – unique to closed-end funds, investors benefit when a closed-end fund’s discount closes relative to its net asset value, creating capital appreciation potential. |
| 3. | Excess Income Due to Discount (Enhanced) – regardless of discount level, closed-end funds pay out distributions at-NAV, so discounts amplify the income level you receive. |
MDFIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MDFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.5% | -7.0% | 6.4% | 78.21% |
| 1 Yr | 7.0% | -11.7% | 19.2% | 26.60% |
| 3 Yr | 9.9%* | -6.0% | 14.9% | 5.77% |
| 5 Yr | 2.1%* | -8.0% | 12.2% | 66.89% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -1.0% | 11.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MDFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.5% | -21.9% | 12.9% | 84.19% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | -17.6% | 5.4% | 5.43% |
| 2023 | 5.5% | -12.0% | 8.9% | 5.75% |
| 2022 | -21.7% | -31.8% | 18.4% | 92.62% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | -16.2% | 25.7% | 14.77% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MDFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.5% | -7.0% | 6.4% | 78.21% |
| 1 Yr | 7.0% | -11.7% | 19.2% | 26.60% |
| 3 Yr | 9.9%* | -6.0% | 14.9% | 5.77% |
| 5 Yr | 2.1%* | -8.0% | 12.2% | 66.89% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -1.0% | 11.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MDFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.1% | -9.2% | 20.9% | 49.04% |
| 2024 | 10.7% | -11.7% | 18.6% | 7.35% |
| 2023 | 13.6% | -6.5% | 22.2% | 4.63% |
| 2022 | -15.8% | -23.0% | 21.1% | 95.74% |
| 2021 | 4.8% | -7.8% | 49.9% | 16.13% |
NAV & Total Return History
MDFIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MDFIX | Category Low | Category High | MDFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 53.2 M | 2.65 M | 226 B | 88.82% |
| Number of Holdings | 28 | 4 | 10796 | 92.58% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 39.8 M | -204 M | 91.6 B | 79.35% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 74.98% | 5.1% | 105.1% | 13.82% |
Top 10 Holdings
- MONEYMKT 31.57%
- CLOSED-E 9.52%
- CLOSED-E 7.99%
- CLOSED-E 3.94%
- CLOSED-E 3.82%
- CLOSED-E 3.78%
- CLOSED-E 3.67%
- CLOSED-E 3.64%
- CLOSED-E 3.55%
- CLOSED-E 3.50%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MDFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 68.39% | -7.68% | 100.00% | 7.26% |
| Cash | 31.61% | -94.66% | 98.41% | 3.55% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.59% | 0.00% | 33.50% | 62.52% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.59% | 88.71% |
| Other | 0.00% | -37.46% | 104.06% | 85.48% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -5.04% | 180.51% | 97.58% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MDFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 69.25% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 20.36% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 15.54% | 0.00% | 33.03% | 8.21% |
| Industrials | 5.69% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 34.95% |
| Real Estate | 4.86% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 25.53% |
| Utilities | 2.99% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 26.75% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.88% | 0.00% | 99.97% | 28.88% |
| Basic Materials | 0.44% | 0.00% | 47.39% | 34.95% |
| Communication Services | 0.19% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 41.03% |
| Technology | 0.17% | 0.00% | 28.30% | 34.35% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.60% | 82.67% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 89.97% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MDFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 68.39% | -7.68% | 100.00% | 7.10% |
| Non US | 0.00% | -0.02% | 23.24% | 86.94% |
MDFIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MDFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.42% | 0.14% | 9.86% | 12.06% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.00% | 2.29% | 62.14% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.70% | 50.00% |
Sales Fees
| MDFIX 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 | 1.00% | 1.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MDFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 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.
| MDFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 70.40% | 0.00% | 632.00% | 43.55% |
MDFIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MDFIX | Category Low | Category High | MDFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.21% | 0.00% | 23.30% | 7.02% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MDFIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MDFIX | Category Low | Category High | MDFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.56% | -1.55% | 11.51% | 65.41% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MDFIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.193 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.085 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.173 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
MDFIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Bryn Torkelson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 30, 2020
2.08
2.1%
Mr. Torkelson is the founder and has been the chief investment officer of Matisse Capital since 2010. He has been in the investment business since 1981. He began his career with Smith Barney, spent 10 years at Dain Bosworth as a senior vice president, managing partner, and perennial Chairman’s Club member, founded Matisse Capital’s predecessor firm in 1997, and then started Matisse Capital in 2010. Mr. Torkelson received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Oregon.
Eric Boughton
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 30, 2020
2.08
2.1%
Mr. Boughton joined the predecessor firm to Matisse Capital in 2006, and has been the Portfolio Manager and Chief Analyst at Matisse Capital since 2010. Before that, Mr. Boughton was a Portfolio Manager and Analyst with 1st Source, where he co-managed a publicly traded mutual fund, created the firm’s outside mutual fund recommendation list, analyzed individual equity securities, generated investment commentary, and devised a quantitative approach to fundamentals-based security selection. Mr. Boughton received a BS degree with distinction in mathematics from the University of Houston in 1997, and is a CFA charter holder.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | 28.19 | 5.66 | 3.19 |