Delaware International Value Equity Fund (DEGIX)
The investment seeks long-term growth without undue risk to principal. The fund invests primarily in equity securities that provide the potential for capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of issuers that are organized, have a majority of their assets, or generate the majority of their operating income outside the United States. The fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of issuers located in the same country. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in emerging markets securities. It is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2459141063 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 245914106 |
| Issuer | Delaware Funds |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 1991 |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Expense Ratio
DEGIX 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 Delaware International Value Equity 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
Delaware International Value Equity Fund had a return of 2.76% year-to-date (YTD) and 1.24% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Delaware International Value Equity Fund had an annualized return of 2.35%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.99%, indicating that Delaware International Value Equity Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.76% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 2.91% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 8.62% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 1.24% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.59% | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.35% | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DEGIX, 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 | -1.39% | 2.59% | 3.39% | -3.31% | 2.76% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 7.84% | -1.59% | 5.54% | 5.68% | -6.69% | 5.25% | -0.21% | -2.89% | -5.29% | -3.90% | 7.01% | 4.61% | 14.77% |
| 2022 | -2.92% | -2.60% | -2.74% | -2.67% | -1.93% | -8.40% | 2.97% | -7.06% | -7.76% | 4.96% | 10.69% | 0.31% | -17.27% |
| 2021 | -0.13% | -0.99% | 1.79% | 3.91% | 5.33% | -0.54% | -0.12% | -0.48% | -3.55% | 1.62% | -4.92% | 4.88% | 6.47% |
| 2020 | -1.03% | -7.93% | -8.99% | 5.73% | 1.89% | 2.24% | 3.24% | 2.34% | 0.29% | -5.48% | 11.60% | 4.44% | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 7.82% | 2.52% | 0.36% | 1.65% | -3.40% | 5.06% | -3.21% | 0.72% | 2.22% | 1.68% | 0.89% | 1.71% | 19.00% |
| 2018 | 4.48% | -5.57% | -0.78% | 1.44% | -3.22% | -2.46% | 1.98% | -2.28% | 1.10% | -8.60% | 0.30% | -5.22% | -17.95% |
| 2017 | 1.54% | 1.60% | 3.14% | 3.19% | 3.44% | 0.20% | 2.78% | -0.33% | 2.85% | 1.03% | -0.25% | 1.29% | 22.39% |
| 2016 | -5.78% | -2.18% | 6.44% | 2.74% | 0.08% | -2.12% | 5.13% | 0.53% | 1.21% | -1.05% | -1.97% | 2.23% | 4.74% |
| 2015 | 0.08% | 8.32% | -2.46% | 5.65% | -1.27% | -3.42% | 1.62% | -5.37% | -4.98% | 5.89% | -1.22% | -1.27% | 0.52% |
| 2014 | -4.35% | 4.99% | -0.98% | 1.62% | 1.87% | 1.98% | -2.94% | -0.28% | -3.59% | -2.79% | -0.29% | -3.96% | -8.81% |
| 2013 | 5.35% | -0.73% | 1.79% | 3.19% | -1.62% | -3.85% | 7.20% | -0.99% | 4.93% | 3.38% | 1.28% | 0.98% | 22.34% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DEGIX is 3, indicating that it is in the bottom 3% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
DEGIX (Delaware International Value Equity Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware International Value Equity Fund (DEGIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware International Value Equity Fund granted a 3.44% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.48 | $0.35 | $0.21 | $1.14 | $0.24 | $0.39 | $0.29 | $0.23 | $0.27 | $0.16 | $0.27 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 3.44% | 2.58% | 1.71% | 7.57% | 1.57% | 2.66% | 2.32% | 1.48% | 2.07% | 1.30% | 2.10% | 1.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware International Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $1.14 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2013 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Delaware International Value 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 Delaware International Value Equity Fund was 55.53%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1212 trading sessions.
The current Delaware International Value Equity Fund drawdown is 7.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -55.53% | Jul 13, 2007 | 344 | Nov 20, 2008 | 1212 | Sep 18, 2013 | 1556 |
| -33.55% | Jun 16, 2021 | 324 | Sep 27, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -32.64% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 227 | Feb 16, 2021 | 768 |
| -32.41% | Jan 9, 2001 | 541 | Mar 12, 2003 | 180 | Nov 26, 2003 | 721 |
| -24.5% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 309 | May 4, 2017 | 714 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Delaware International Value Equity Fund volatility is 2.86%, 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.