Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX)
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in small companies tied economically to emerging markets. It will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of small-capitalization companies that are tied economically to emerging market countries. The fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including consumer discretionary, consumer staples, financials, health care, industrials, and information technology. It is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9367938845 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 936793884 |
| Issuer | Wasatch |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 2007 |
| Category | Emerging Markets Diversified |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
WAEMX has a high expense ratio of 1.91%, 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 Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap 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
Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund had a return of 1.32% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.73% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund had an annualized return of 1.33%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.32% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -6.69% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 2.68% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 16.73% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.47% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.33% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WAEMX, 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 | -4.62% | 3.11% | -1.34% | 0.00% | 2.38% | 2.99% | -1.61% | 4.26% | 2.83% | -4.59% | 1.32% | ||
| 2023 | 7.60% | -0.37% | 0.37% | -1.86% | 2.65% | 2.58% | -0.36% | -1.44% | -1.47% | -6.32% | 12.70% | 6.69% | 21.20% |
| 2022 | -9.50% | -9.45% | -0.29% | -11.05% | -3.27% | -11.15% | 5.70% | 0.36% | -11.47% | 0.40% | 11.69% | -9.75% | -40.62% |
| 2021 | 0.87% | 3.46% | -1.11% | 3.66% | 4.62% | 4.42% | 1.49% | 5.39% | -1.63% | 3.55% | -0.46% | -3.28% | 22.59% |
| 2020 | 3.24% | -5.23% | -22.06% | 11.79% | 9.28% | 7.72% | 7.17% | 0.67% | 0.33% | 2.32% | 8.74% | 2.38% | 23.74% |
| 2019 | 3.89% | 2.92% | 3.24% | 2.35% | -3.83% | 4.38% | -0.38% | -2.30% | 3.53% | 7.57% | -0.70% | -1.42% | 20.35% |
| 2018 | 2.49% | -3.94% | 1.89% | -2.48% | -1.59% | -3.22% | -0.33% | -3.01% | -4.14% | -12.59% | 7.82% | -11.83% | -28.26% |
| 2017 | 4.29% | 3.29% | 2.39% | 4.67% | 3.72% | 0.36% | 5.71% | 1.35% | -0.33% | 1.00% | 2.98% | 3.54% | 38.20% |
| 2016 | -4.54% | -3.46% | 8.52% | 1.24% | -1.23% | 2.07% | 5.26% | 1.92% | 0.76% | -1.87% | -9.54% | -1.69% | -3.72% |
| 2015 | 0.38% | 1.12% | -1.11% | 4.85% | 0.71% | -2.83% | -3.27% | -8.65% | -1.64% | 4.60% | -2.40% | -0.80% | -9.35% |
| 2014 | -6.79% | 3.64% | 0.39% | 1.56% | 3.45% | 1.11% | 0.36% | 3.65% | -3.52% | -0.36% | -0.00% | -2.05% | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 2.14% | 0.70% | 1.73% | 3.06% | -1.98% | -7.75% | -1.82% | -6.69% | 6.38% | 4.49% | -0.72% | -4.33% | -5.70% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WAEMX is 11, indicating that it is in the bottom 11% 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap 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 Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund was 66.28%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 423 trading sessions.
The current Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund drawdown is 33.87%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -66.28% | Nov 1, 2007 | 266 | Nov 20, 2008 | 423 | Jul 29, 2010 | 689 |
| -48.09% | Nov 18, 2021 | 228 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -42.64% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 707 |
| -29.98% | May 16, 2013 | 676 | Jan 21, 2016 | 462 | Nov 17, 2017 | 1138 |
| -22.96% | Aug 2, 2011 | 44 | Oct 3, 2011 | 291 | Nov 30, 2012 | 335 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund volatility is 3.09%, 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.