- ISIN
- US1052627031
- CUSIP
- 105262703
- Issuer
- Brandes
- Inception Date
- Jan 1, 1997
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap 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
BIIEX Performance Chart
Brandes International Equity Fund (BIIEX) is up 7.3% since the beginning of the year. BIIEX is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BIIEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,812.
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Returns By Period
Brandes International Equity Fund (BIIEX) has returned 7.27% so far this year and 25.14% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BIIEX has returned 10.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Brandes International Equity Fund
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- 1.28%
- YTD
- 7.27%
- 6M
- 9.87%
- 1Y
- 25.14%
- 3Y*
- 22.50%
- 5Y*
- 12.63%
- 10Y*
- 10.31%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
BIIEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 1996, BIIEX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +20.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BIIEX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.18% | 5.62% | -7.66% | 3.42% | 1.27% | -0.17% | 7.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.28% | 5.25% | 0.91% | 3.31% | 3.41% | 3.37% | 0.04% | 4.07% | 3.85% | 0.66% | 1.42% | 2.83% | 38.82% |
| 2024 | -1.19% | 1.50% | 4.74% | -1.51% | 5.46% | -3.98% | 5.05% | 4.17% | 2.37% | -5.02% | -1.90% | -2.00% | 7.17% |
| 2023 | 11.06% | -1.02% | 0.97% | 2.77% | -3.53% | 5.89% | 4.78% | -1.05% | -2.65% | -3.00% | 9.34% | 4.52% | 30.40% |
| 2022 | 3.16% | -3.33% | -3.40% | -4.38% | 3.86% | -9.18% | 0.92% | -5.38% | -9.66% | 8.18% | 12.93% | -0.02% | -8.46% |
| 2021 | -0.78% | 4.31% | 4.90% | 2.12% | 5.63% | -1.63% | -1.76% | 2.23% | -2.73% | 0.71% | -5.45% | 5.32% | 12.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Brandes International Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.71%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 30, 1996.
- This fund participated in 91.65% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.61% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.71% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.71%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 90.61%
- Downside Capture
- 91.65%
Expense Ratio
BIIEX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BIIEX ranks 42 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 International Equity Fund (BIIEX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BIIEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.97 | 2.39 | -0.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.78 | 3.25 | -0.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.43 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.32 | 3.11 | -0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.46 | 14.38 | -5.93 |
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 International Equity Fund provided a 5.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.69 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.69 | $1.69 | $0.62 | $0.51 | $0.57 | $0.69 | $0.31 | $0.65 | $0.44 | $0.32 | $0.57 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 5.75% | 6.17% | 2.95% | 2.51% | 3.57% | 3.81% | 1.86% | 3.76% | 2.83% | 1.80% | 3.58% | 2.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Brandes International 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 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $1.69 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.62 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.51 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.57 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.69 |
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 International 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 International Equity Fund was 58.76%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1322 trading sessions.
The current Brandes International Equity Fund drawdown is 3.48%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.76%Mar 2009 | 1y 3mo | 5y 3mo | 6y 6moDec 2007 - Jun 2014 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.67%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo 8d | 3y 27dJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2003 bear market2003 | -39.73%Mar 2003 | 2y 8mo | 8mo 26d | 3y 4moJul 2000 - Dec 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -29.73%Sep 2022 | 7mo 12d | 8mo 20d | 1y 3moFeb 2022 - Jun 2023 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.48%Oct 1998 | 2mo 16d | 6mo 13d | 8mo 29dJul 1998 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BIIEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.76% | -56.78% | -1.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.17% | -9.10% | -2.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.69% | -18.90% | +5.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.73% | -25.43% | -4.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.67% | -33.92% | -8.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.48% | 0.00% | -3.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.60% | -10.72% | -0.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.06% | 1.97% | +1.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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