- ISIN
- US4377698059
- CUSIP
- 437769805
- Issuer
- Homestead
- Inception Date
- Jan 21, 2001
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
HISIX Performance Chart
Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) is up 14.6% since the beginning of the year. HISIX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HISIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,406.
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Returns By Period
Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) has returned 14.59% so far this year and 26.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HISIX has returned 9.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Homestead International Equity Fund
- 1D
- 1.61%
- 1M
- 3.09%
- YTD
- 14.59%
- 6M
- 15.24%
- 1Y
- 26.58%
- 3Y*
- 13.46%
- 5Y*
- 7.06%
- 10Y*
- 9.88%
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%
HISIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 24, 2001, HISIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.50%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.6 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2005 at -23.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, HISIX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 30, 2005 at -27.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.15% | 4.45% | -8.26% | 6.13% | 3.50% | 1.61% | 14.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.78% | 3.44% | -0.49% | 3.05% | 2.67% | 1.31% | -2.30% | 2.54% | 2.39% | 0.54% | 1.25% | 2.30% | 22.29% |
| 2024 | -3.51% | 3.10% | 1.76% | -3.36% | 5.06% | -1.88% | 3.19% | 4.59% | 1.62% | -5.54% | -0.80% | -2.56% | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 8.69% | -3.22% | 3.11% | 2.29% | -3.87% | 4.09% | 1.95% | -5.73% | -3.84% | -3.10% | 10.30% | 5.68% | 15.88% |
| 2022 | -6.68% | -4.19% | 1.26% | -7.96% | -0.10% | -8.48% | 6.56% | -7.13% | -7.56% | 3.65% | 15.41% | -3.14% | -19.24% |
| 2021 | -1.57% | 1.41% | 0.55% | 2.85% | 2.95% | -0.13% | 2.78% | 1.78% | -4.99% | 4.55% | -3.77% | 4.67% | 11.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Homestead International Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.31%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 24, 2001.
- This fund participated in 101.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.49% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.31%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 90.49%
- Downside Capture
- 101.59%
Expense Ratio
HISIX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HISIX ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% 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 Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) 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.
| HISIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.41 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.45 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.28 | 2.78 | -0.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.46 | 12.44 | -3.98 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Homestead International Equity Fund provided a 9.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.14 | $1.14 | $0.26 | $0.56 | $0.45 | $0.51 | $0.07 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 9.49% | 10.88% | 2.76% | 5.75% | 5.12% | 4.46% | 0.60% | 1.08% | 1.77% | 0.95% | 0.94% | 7.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Homestead 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $1.14 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.26 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.56 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.45 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.51 |
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 Homestead 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 Homestead International Equity Fund was 48.03%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -48.03%Mar 2009 | 9mo 24d | 2y 1mo | 2y 11moMay 2008 - Apr 2011 |
2003 bear market2003 | -45.73%Mar 2003 | 2y 1mo | 1y 11mo | 4y 1moFeb 2001 - Mar 2005 |
Bear market2022 | -32.55%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 1y 11mo | 2y 11moSep 2021 - Aug 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.71%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 3mo 23d | 5mo 25dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2012 bear market2012 | -29.53%Jun 2012 | 1y 1mo | 11mo 23d | 2y 18dMay 2011 - May 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HISIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.03% | -56.78% | +8.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.16% | -9.10% | -2.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.40% | -18.90% | +5.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.55% | -25.43% | -7.12% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.55% | -33.92% | +1.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.12% | -10.71% | -1.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.99% | 2.03% | +0.96% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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