- ISIN
- US9367938688
- CUSIP
- 936793868
- Issuer
- Wasatch
- Inception Date
- Nov 16, 2008
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WAGOX Performance Chart
Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX) is up 6.1% since the beginning of the year. WAGOX is currently trading at $4 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WAGOX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $983.
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Returns By Period
Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX) has returned 6.13% so far this year and 1.98% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WAGOX has returned 9.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 1.79%
- 1M
- 2.58%
- YTD
- 6.13%
- 6M
- 5.01%
- 1Y
- 1.98%
- 3Y*
- 6.46%
- 5Y*
- -0.34%
- 10Y*
- 9.79%
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%
WAGOX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 17, 2008, WAGOX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, WAGOX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.07% | 0.53% | -7.87% | 9.40% | 1.82% | 1.79% | 6.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.81% | -6.37% | -7.28% | 1.52% | 4.99% | 5.23% | -1.81% | -1.38% | -2.56% | -0.72% | 2.41% | -3.46% | -4.58% |
| 2024 | -5.49% | 5.57% | -0.46% | -7.14% | 4.22% | 3.10% | 3.46% | 3.13% | 3.25% | -2.52% | 6.67% | -6.08% | 6.60% |
| 2023 | 11.21% | -2.58% | -1.86% | -0.54% | -0.00% | 8.15% | 1.76% | -2.96% | -4.83% | -8.29% | 14.29% | 11.48% | 25.57% |
| 2022 | -14.26% | -2.35% | 0.00% | -11.14% | -4.42% | -9.25% | 9.63% | -2.33% | -10.32% | 4.13% | 7.37% | -6.21% | -35.02% |
| 2021 | -0.00% | 4.71% | -1.96% | 5.19% | 0.38% | 3.97% | 1.64% | 5.01% | -0.68% | 4.29% | -3.29% | 0.78% | 21.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.28%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 17, 2008.
- With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.76, 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
- 1.28%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 101.48%
- Downside Capture
- 102.92%
Expense Ratio
WAGOX has a high expense ratio of 1.50%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WAGOX ranks 3 for risk / return — in the bottom 3% 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 Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX) 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.
| WAGOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.95 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.52 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.03 | 1.37 | -0.34 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.07 | 2.78 | -2.71 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.18 | 12.44 | -12.26 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund provided a 8.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.44 | $0.10 | $0.30 | $0.54 | $0.41 | $0.27 | $0.46 |
Dividend yield | 8.80% | 9.34% | 8.83% | 0.00% | 2.30% | 7.98% | 1.96% | 8.64% | 18.77% | 11.04% | 9.13% | 13.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch Global 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 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 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 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
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 Global 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 Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund was 44.05%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund drawdown is 18.05%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -44.05%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -37.50%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -24.36%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 1mo | 1y 7moMay 2011 - Nov 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.80%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 4mo 6d | 7mo 26dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.97%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 6mo 29d | 1y 2moJun 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WAGOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.05% | -56.78% | +12.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.09% | -9.10% | -7.99% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.43% | -18.90% | -3.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.05% | -25.43% | -18.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.05% | -33.92% | -10.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -18.05% | -1.80% | -16.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.14% | -10.71% | +0.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.22% | 2.03% | +5.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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