Ariel International Fund (AINTX)
The fund invests primarily in equity securities of foreign companies based in developed international markets. The fund is permitted to invest in companies of any size, but typically will not invest in companies with market capitalizations below $1 billion. The fund also may invest a portion of its assets in companies based in the U.S. or emerging markets.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0403378831 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 040337883 |
| Issuer | Ariel Investments |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
AINTX has a high expense ratio of 1.13%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ariel International Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Ariel International Fund had a return of 9.56% year-to-date (YTD) and 22.68% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Ariel International Fund had an annualized return of 3.97%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.71%, indicating that Ariel International Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.56% | 22.95% |
| 1 month | 0.45% | 4.39% |
| 6 months | 8.19% | 18.07% |
| 1 year | 22.68% | 37.09% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.21% | 14.48% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.97% | 11.71% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AINTX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.48% | 3.14% | 3.87% | -2.53% | 4.51% | -3.99% | 3.27% | 2.77% | 1.35% | 9.56% | |||
| 2023 | 4.34% | -2.11% | 3.20% | 2.31% | -4.16% | 3.53% | 2.91% | -4.14% | -3.24% | -6.78% | 10.78% | 4.31% | 10.02% |
| 2022 | 1.21% | -3.20% | 0.00% | -4.06% | 2.65% | -6.15% | -0.45% | -4.64% | -9.80% | 4.96% | 9.61% | -0.60% | -11.33% |
| 2021 | -1.03% | 0.28% | 0.90% | 1.37% | 3.85% | 0.07% | -1.04% | 1.12% | -4.61% | 2.25% | -3.46% | 4.96% | 4.31% |
| 2020 | -0.79% | -6.98% | -6.41% | 6.68% | 2.19% | 2.38% | 1.65% | 4.20% | -3.32% | -4.90% | 8.46% | 4.95% | 6.84% |
| 2019 | 6.33% | 0.15% | 0.60% | 0.22% | -3.73% | 3.57% | -2.69% | 0.46% | 2.76% | 2.01% | -0.15% | 3.01% | 12.83% |
| 2018 | 4.86% | -3.13% | -0.21% | 0.70% | -2.94% | -1.15% | 2.63% | -1.28% | 0.14% | -5.68% | 1.44% | -5.14% | -9.82% |
| 2017 | 1.88% | 2.24% | 3.06% | 1.60% | 5.46% | -1.49% | 2.09% | -0.28% | 0.71% | -2.60% | 1.68% | 1.14% | 16.35% |
| 2016 | -3.34% | -1.32% | 6.18% | 1.02% | -1.71% | -0.71% | 4.31% | -0.23% | 1.23% | -4.77% | -3.23% | 2.34% | -0.80% |
| 2015 | 0.91% | 4.10% | 0.47% | 4.39% | -0.45% | -2.19% | 1.62% | -4.48% | -3.26% | 6.41% | -1.35% | -1.49% | 4.18% |
| 2014 | -3.66% | 6.22% | -0.15% | 0.53% | 2.65% | 1.40% | -2.62% | 0.30% | -4.17% | -0.93% | 1.61% | -3.16% | -2.45% |
| 2013 | 3.97% | -1.40% | 1.32% | 4.94% | -0.18% | -0.71% | 4.39% | -0.77% | 7.19% | 3.47% | 0.35% | 1.26% | 26.13% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of AINTX is 31, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ariel International Fund (AINTX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Ariel International Fund granted a 1.49% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.23 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.15 | $0.25 | $0.21 | $0.03 | $0.46 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 1.49% | 1.63% | 0.00% | 2.53% | 1.47% | 1.59% | 1.17% | 1.76% | 1.69% | 0.20% | 3.85% | 1.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ariel International Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.12 | $0.15 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.10 | $0.25 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.17 | $0.21 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.13 | $0.46 |
| 2013 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.16 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ariel International Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Ariel International Fund was 27.95%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 185 trading sessions.
The current Ariel International Fund drawdown is 3.35%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -27.95% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 185 | Dec 14, 2020 | 726 |
| -25.51% | Jun 16, 2021 | 335 | Oct 12, 2022 | 360 | Mar 20, 2024 | 695 |
| -16.79% | Mar 27, 2012 | 48 | Jun 4, 2012 | 150 | Jan 10, 2013 | 198 |
| -15.66% | May 15, 2015 | 188 | Feb 11, 2016 | 304 | Apr 27, 2017 | 492 |
| -13.25% | Jul 7, 2014 | 73 | Oct 16, 2014 | 129 | Apr 23, 2015 | 202 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Ariel International Fund volatility is 4.05%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.