- ISIN
- US5730124089
- CUSIP
- 573012408
- Issuer
- Marsico Investment Fund
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2000
- 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
MIOFX Performance Chart
Marsico International Opportunities Fund (MIOFX) is up 15.4% since the beginning of the year. MIOFX is currently trading at $34 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MIOFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,767.
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Returns By Period
Marsico International Opportunities Fund (MIOFX) has returned 15.38% so far this year and 25.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MIOFX has had an annualized return of 13.22%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.71%.
Marsico International Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- -0.55%
- 1M
- 6.86%
- YTD
- 15.38%
- 6M
- 14.15%
- 1Y
- 25.03%
- 3Y*
- 28.88%
- 5Y*
- 12.06%
- 10Y*
- 13.22%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
MIOFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2000, MIOFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, MIOFX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.92% | 2.08% | -10.42% | 11.92% | 6.62% | 3.75% | 15.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.43% | 0.46% | -5.59% | 4.82% | 8.74% | 8.00% | -0.99% | 0.73% | 7.33% | -1.97% | -3.95% | 1.67% | 28.54% |
| 2024 | 6.43% | 9.06% | 3.97% | -3.91% | 5.73% | 4.90% | -1.67% | 4.07% | 0.90% | -2.10% | 4.99% | -0.14% | 36.31% |
| 2023 | 9.82% | -5.05% | 5.86% | 1.94% | -2.69% | 3.74% | 1.05% | -3.68% | -4.61% | -1.97% | 11.14% | 2.64% | 17.96% |
| 2022 | -7.29% | -5.79% | -1.32% | -7.23% | 1.14% | -8.48% | 6.48% | -5.72% | -10.65% | 4.12% | 13.60% | -2.83% | -23.71% |
| 2021 | -0.62% | 1.65% | -0.09% | 4.53% | 1.73% | 0.41% | -0.91% | 3.16% | -4.11% | 2.95% | -6.86% | 3.59% | 4.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
Marsico International Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.12%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2000.
- This fund captured 105.76% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.91% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.12% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.65, 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
- 2.12%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 105.76%
- Downside Capture
- 101.91%
Expense Ratio
MIOFX has a high expense ratio of 1.50%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MIOFX ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% 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 Marsico International Opportunities Fund (MIOFX) 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.
| MIOFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.55 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.32 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.71 | 2.46 | -0.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.52 | 10.92 | -5.40 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Marsico International Opportunities Fund provided a 4.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.41 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.20 | $0.07 | $0.03 | $2.80 | $0.55 | $0.80 | $1.42 |
Dividend yield | 4.11% | 4.75% | 4.95% | 0.38% | 0.17% | 13.41% | 2.44% | 4.20% | 9.36% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Marsico International Opportunities 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 | $1.41 | $1.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.69 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $2.80 |
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 Marsico International Opportunities 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 Marsico International Opportunities Fund was 63.83%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2182 trading sessions.
The current Marsico International Opportunities Fund drawdown is 0.55%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.83%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 8y 8mo | 9y 8moNov 2007 - Jul 2017 |
2003 bear market2003 | -43.16%Mar 2003 | 2y 6mo | 1y 21d | 3y 6moSep 2000 - Apr 2004 |
Bear market2022 | -38.75%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 6moSep 2021 - Mar 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.24%Mar 2020 | 1mo 25d | 3mo 20d | 5mo 15dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.53%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 1y 29d | 1y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MIOFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.83% | -56.78% | -7.05% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.37% | -9.10% | -6.27% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.52% | -18.90% | +1.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.75% | -25.43% | -13.32% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.75% | -33.92% | -4.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.55% | -3.21% | +2.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.10% | -10.71% | -6.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.76% | 2.04% | +2.72% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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