- ISIN
- US1195305099
- CUSIP
- 119530509
- Issuer
- Buffalo
- Inception Date
- Sep 27, 2007
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
BUFIX Performance Chart
Buffalo International Fund (BUFIX) is up 20.7% since the beginning of the year. BUFIX is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BUFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,381.
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Returns By Period
Buffalo International Fund (BUFIX) has returned 20.71% so far this year and 25.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BUFIX has returned 10.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Buffalo International Fund
- 1D
- 2.85%
- 1M
- 6.85%
- YTD
- 20.71%
- 6M
- 21.78%
- 1Y
- 25.44%
- 3Y*
- 11.81%
- 5Y*
- 6.67%
- 10Y*
- 10.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BUFIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2007, BUFIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BUFIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.06% | 3.86% | -10.16% | 9.90% | 8.00% | 3.74% | 20.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.07% | 1.83% | -2.70% | 4.48% | 3.32% | 3.55% | -4.42% | 1.51% | 1.79% | 1.05% | -2.61% | 2.55% | 17.09% |
| 2024 | -1.47% | 4.70% | 2.20% | -5.24% | 4.54% | -1.63% | 2.53% | 3.90% | -0.30% | -5.41% | -1.28% | -3.72% | -1.90% |
| 2023 | 9.51% | -1.73% | 4.55% | 0.44% | -1.13% | 3.83% | 1.05% | -4.08% | -5.34% | -4.13% | 10.35% | 5.07% | 18.33% |
| 2022 | -8.45% | -4.10% | 0.44% | -8.04% | 0.11% | -9.42% | 8.25% | -7.24% | -8.39% | 5.87% | 12.52% | -2.95% | -21.80% |
| 2021 | -0.35% | 0.90% | 1.69% | 4.78% | 3.68% | 0.31% | 3.31% | 3.38% | -5.32% | 4.16% | -2.85% | 3.68% | 18.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
Buffalo International Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.49%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2007.
- This fund participated in 98.24% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.34% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.49%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 88.34%
- Downside Capture
- 98.24%
Expense Ratio
BUFIX has a high expense ratio of 1.03%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFIX ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Buffalo International Fund (BUFIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BUFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.71 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.89 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.93 | 2.78 | -0.85 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.69 | 12.44 | -5.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Buffalo International Fund provided a 0.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 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 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.13 | $0.33 | $0.28 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.32 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 0.70% | 0.85% | 0.84% | 0.59% | 1.85% | 1.20% | 0.28% | 0.57% | 2.42% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Buffalo 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo International Fund was 55.09%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 610 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.09%Nov 2008 | 6mo 5d | 2y 5mo | 2y 11moMay 2008 - Apr 2011 |
Bear market2022 | -34.93%Sep 2022 | 1y 24d | 2y 7mo | 3y 8moSep 2021 - May 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.71%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 4d | 5mo 8dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.70%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Jan 2013 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.78%Feb 2016 | 8mo 29d | 1y 28d | 1y 9moMay 2015 - Mar 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.09% | -56.78% | +1.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.85% | -9.10% | -3.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.52% | -18.90% | +3.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.93% | -25.43% | -9.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.93% | -33.92% | -1.01% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.15% | -10.71% | +1.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.71% | 2.03% | +1.68% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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