- ISIN
- US9367937516
- CUSIP
- 936793751
- Issuer
- Wasatch
- Inception Date
- Dec 12, 2012
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WAESX Performance Chart
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX) is up 10.0% since the beginning of the year. WAESX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WAESX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $981.
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Returns By Period
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX) has returned 9.99% so far this year and 16.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WAESX has returned 8.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund
- 1D
- 1.62%
- 1M
- 3.51%
- YTD
- 9.99%
- 6M
- 10.41%
- 1Y
- 16.44%
- 3Y*
- 8.92%
- 5Y*
- -0.39%
- 10Y*
- 8.71%
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%
WAESX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2013, WAESX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, WAESX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.27% | 0.71% | -7.39% | 13.32% | 0.83% | 2.93% | 9.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.03% | -3.30% | -2.13% | 3.42% | 4.21% | 4.33% | -6.14% | 4.19% | -0.74% | 3.31% | 1.99% | -1.41% | 10.56% |
| 2024 | -6.97% | 3.06% | 1.96% | -1.24% | 3.14% | 2.31% | -2.32% | 8.28% | 2.19% | -2.04% | -3.43% | -4.13% | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 9.19% | -2.09% | 2.13% | -1.89% | -0.47% | 2.94% | 0.19% | -4.34% | -0.27% | -4.34% | 12.07% | 4.50% | 17.52% |
| 2022 | -10.44% | -7.82% | 1.30% | -14.51% | -2.87% | -9.44% | 7.30% | -0.46% | -11.42% | 1.80% | 8.98% | -5.14% | -37.38% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | 1.07% | -1.27% | 4.51% | 4.27% | 3.50% | -1.24% | 10.51% | -1.79% | 2.44% | -4.90% | 2.69% | 21.34% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund has an annualized alpha of -3.69%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2013.
- This fund participated in 103.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.89% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -3.69%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 70.89%
- Downside Capture
- 103.55%
Expense Ratio
WAESX has a high expense ratio of 1.32%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WAESX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX) 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.
| WAESX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.19 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.45 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.37 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.33 | 2.78 | -1.46 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.27 | 12.44 | -8.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch Emerging Markets Select 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $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 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
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 Wasatch Emerging Markets Select 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 Select Fund was 45.85%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund drawdown is 16.20%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -45.85%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -34.95%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -31.09%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moSep 2014 - Jan 2018 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.91%Oct 2018 | 9mo 3d | 12mo 4d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Oct 2019 |
2013 bear market2013 | -21.75%Aug 2013 | 3mo 14d | 1y 7d | 1y 3moMay 2013 - Sep 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WAESX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.85% | -56.78% | +10.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.18% | -9.10% | -2.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.75% | -18.90% | -2.85% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -45.85% | -25.43% | -20.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.85% | -33.92% | -11.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -16.20% | -1.80% | -14.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.62% | -10.71% | -5.91% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.47% | 2.03% | +1.44% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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