- ISIN
- US31428U8475
- CUSIP
- 31428U847
- Issuer
- Federated
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
FGFAX Performance Chart
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund (FGFAX) is up 6.6% since the beginning of the year. FGFAX is currently trading at $47 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FGFAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,469.
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Returns By Period
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund (FGFAX) has returned 6.55% so far this year and 20.89% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FGFAX has returned 9.33% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund
- 1D
- -0.13%
- 1M
- 1.82%
- YTD
- 6.55%
- 6M
- 10.22%
- 1Y
- 20.89%
- 3Y*
- 15.03%
- 5Y*
- 8.00%
- 10Y*
- 9.33%
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%
FGFAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 1998, FGFAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +17.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, FGFAX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.26% | 2.97% | -10.11% | 6.41% | 1.95% | -0.13% | 6.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.11% | 0.11% | 2.42% | 2.98% | 4.96% | 3.18% | -1.79% | 4.19% | 2.27% | 1.85% | 0.24% | 3.71% | 36.95% |
| 2024 | -1.81% | 1.24% | 3.81% | -2.49% | 3.53% | -0.83% | 2.70% | 2.60% | -0.70% | -5.66% | -0.82% | -2.38% | -1.27% |
| 2023 | 9.93% | -1.57% | 1.05% | 3.09% | -4.12% | 4.55% | 2.34% | -3.67% | -4.14% | -4.20% | 8.18% | 5.71% | 16.99% |
| 2022 | -2.01% | -4.08% | -1.11% | -6.04% | 4.00% | -8.73% | 4.50% | -5.61% | -8.64% | 8.56% | 13.58% | -1.26% | -9.06% |
| 2021 | -1.53% | 1.90% | 1.46% | 3.49% | 3.14% | -2.62% | 0.55% | 1.94% | -3.81% | 2.99% | -7.36% | 5.29% | 4.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.27%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 1998.
- This fund captured 106.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.64% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.27% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.69, 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
- 2.27%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 106.64%
- Downside Capture
- 101.64%
Expense Ratio
FGFAX has a high expense ratio of 1.23%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FGFAX ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% 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 Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund (FGFAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FGFAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.64 | 2.39 | -0.74 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.41 | 3.25 | -0.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.43 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.16 | 3.11 | -0.96 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.74 | 14.38 | -6.64 |
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
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund provided a 8.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.99 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $1.33 | $1.10 | $1.33 | $5.65 | $0.04 | $0.84 | $0.81 | $0.14 | $0.62 | $0.44 |
Dividend yield | 8.48% | 9.04% | 3.77% | 2.97% | 4.10% | 15.16% | 0.09% | 2.35% | 2.81% | 0.39% | 2.13% | 1.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes International Leaders 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $1.33 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $1.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $1.33 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.65 | $5.65 |
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 Federated Hermes International Leaders 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 Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund was 61.47%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 470 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund drawdown is 2.71%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.47%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.99%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 3d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -37.95%Oct 2002 | 1y 8mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 11moFeb 2001 - Dec 2003 |
2011 bear market2011 | -31.88%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -29.30%Sep 2022 | 1y 3mo | 9mo 19d | 2y 29dJun 2021 - Jul 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FGFAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.47% | -56.78% | -4.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.79% | -9.10% | -3.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.64% | -18.90% | +5.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.30% | -25.43% | -3.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.99% | -33.92% | -4.07% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.71% | 0.00% | -2.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.81% | -10.72% | +0.91% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.83% | 1.97% | +1.86% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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