- ISIN
- US3141723623
- CUSIP
- 314172362
- Issuer
- Federated
- Inception Date
- Jun 3, 2008
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
IVFIX Performance Chart
Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) is up 5.8% since the beginning of the year. IVFIX is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IVFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,554.
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Returns By Period
Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) has returned 5.80% so far this year and 16.14% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IVFIX has returned 6.90% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund
- 1D
- -0.42%
- 1M
- -2.65%
- YTD
- 5.80%
- 6M
- 6.73%
- 1Y
- 16.14%
- 3Y*
- 13.17%
- 5Y*
- 9.22%
- 10Y*
- 6.90%
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%
IVFIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 3, 2008, IVFIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, IVFIX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.43% | 7.64% | -5.04% | 1.67% | -1.50% | -1.04% | 5.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.24% | 0.42% | 5.52% | 4.82% | 1.74% | 1.64% | -2.72% | 5.40% | 0.30% | -0.40% | 2.92% | 2.45% | 31.79% |
| 2024 | -1.18% | -1.26% | 2.30% | -1.63% | 2.58% | -1.15% | 5.42% | 5.22% | 1.81% | -3.82% | -1.61% | -4.24% | 1.91% |
| 2023 | 5.59% | -2.93% | 3.64% | 4.86% | -5.95% | 3.48% | 1.49% | -2.87% | -3.19% | -3.04% | 6.24% | 4.21% | 11.05% |
| 2022 | 3.32% | -0.24% | 1.13% | -3.04% | 4.13% | -7.54% | 1.27% | -4.66% | -9.37% | 6.96% | 8.52% | -1.38% | -2.54% |
| 2021 | -1.68% | -0.18% | 6.59% | 2.65% | 3.35% | -1.09% | 0.51% | 1.98% | -4.60% | 2.65% | -4.16% | 5.65% | 11.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.63%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 03, 2008.
- This fund participated in 84.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.63% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -2.63%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 61.98%
- Downside Capture
- 84.59%
Expense Ratio
IVFIX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IVFIX 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 Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) 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.
| IVFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.37 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.88 | 2.78 | +0.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.06 | 12.44 | -5.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund provided a 3.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.12 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 3.60% | 3.37% | 4.44% | 4.01% | 3.99% | 3.67% | 3.62% | 3.98% | 4.97% | 4.17% | 3.38% | 3.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend 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 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.16 |
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.16 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.14 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.14 |
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 Strategic Value Dividend 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 Strategic Value Dividend Fund was 51.49%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1043 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund drawdown is 6.07%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.49%Mar 2009 | 9mo 6d | 4y 1mo | 4y 10moJun 2008 - Apr 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.46%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 11mo 29d | 1y 26dFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.99%Jan 2016 | 1y 6mo | 3y 12mo | 5y 6moJul 2014 - Jan 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.29%Oct 2022 | 5mo 24d | 6mo 1d | 11mo 25dApr 2022 - Apr 2023 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.35%Oct 2023 | 5mo 20d | 2mo 10d | 8moMay 2023 - Jan 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IVFIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.49% | -56.78% | +5.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.97% | -9.10% | +2.13% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.75% | -18.90% | +8.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.29% | -25.43% | +4.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.46% | -33.92% | +0.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.07% | -1.80% | -4.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.60% | -10.71% | -0.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.62% | 2.03% | +0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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