- ISIN
- US1052627940
- CUSIP
- 105262794
- Issuer
- Brandes
- Inception Date
- Oct 5, 2008
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
BGVIX Performance Chart
Brandes Global Equity Fund (BGVIX) is up 4.3% since the beginning of the year. BGVIX is currently trading at $36 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BGVIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,790.
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Returns By Period
Brandes Global Equity Fund (BGVIX) has returned 4.26% so far this year and 24.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BGVIX has returned 11.43% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Brandes Global Equity Fund
- 1D
- -0.06%
- 1M
- 1.78%
- YTD
- 4.26%
- 6M
- 6.81%
- 1Y
- 24.73%
- 3Y*
- 21.69%
- 5Y*
- 12.35%
- 10Y*
- 11.43%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
BGVIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 6, 2008, BGVIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BGVIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.83% | 2.54% | -6.51% | 3.88% | 0.11% | 0.73% | 4.26% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.81% | 3.83% | -0.85% | -0.89% | 3.73% | 5.15% | -0.83% | 4.95% | 2.94% | 1.64% | 2.22% | 2.99% | 33.72% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 3.48% | 6.03% | -3.21% | 3.32% | -1.70% | 4.29% | 1.85% | 1.40% | -2.54% | 3.21% | -3.69% | 12.53% |
| 2023 | 8.50% | -1.67% | -1.24% | 1.88% | -4.19% | 6.40% | 4.52% | -2.36% | -2.25% | -2.68% | 8.42% | 5.66% | 21.71% |
| 2022 | 1.46% | -2.94% | -1.69% | -5.22% | 4.32% | -8.65% | 3.11% | -4.11% | -9.08% | 11.62% | 10.02% | -2.58% | -5.97% |
| 2021 | 1.02% | 5.40% | 5.37% | 2.56% | 4.70% | -1.64% | -1.02% | 2.14% | -2.91% | 3.85% | -5.43% | 6.11% | 21.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
Brandes Global Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.99%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 07, 2008.
- This fund participated in 99.21% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.59% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.80, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.99%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 88.59%
- Downside Capture
- 99.21%
Expense Ratio
BGVIX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BGVIX ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brandes Global Equity Fund (BGVIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BGVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.13 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.41 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.78 | 2.93 | -0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.86 | 13.52 | -3.66 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Brandes Global Equity Fund provided a 11.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.28 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.28 | $4.28 | $2.66 | $1.35 | $0.80 | $1.61 | $0.70 | $0.59 | $1.46 | $1.00 | $0.46 | $1.79 |
Dividend yield | 11.90% | 12.41% | 9.13% | 4.80% | 3.31% | 6.00% | 2.98% | 2.46% | 6.99% | 4.02% | 2.07% | 8.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Brandes Global Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.82 | $4.28 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.22 | $2.66 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $1.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.80 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.61 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Brandes Global Equity 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 Brandes Global Equity Fund was 41.16%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 199 trading sessions.
The current Brandes Global Equity Fund drawdown is 2.18%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.16%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 18d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -35.35%Mar 2009 | 5mo 3d | 4mo 27d | 10moOct 2008 - Aug 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -25.37%Sep 2022 | 8mo 17d | 9mo 19d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -22.09%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 1y 5d | 1y 9moMay 2015 - Feb 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.52%Sep 2011 | 4mo 26d | 1y 4mo | 1y 8moApr 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BGVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.16% | -56.78% | +15.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.03% | -9.10% | +0.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.22% | -18.90% | +4.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.37% | -25.43% | +0.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.16% | -33.92% | -7.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.18% | -0.74% | -1.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.32% | -10.72% | +4.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.54% | 1.97% | +0.57% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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