- ISIN
- US9367934059
- CUSIP
- 936793405
- Issuer
- Wasatch
- Inception Date
- Jun 27, 2002
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap 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
WAIGX Performance Chart
Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX) is up 10.2% since the beginning of the year. WAIGX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WAIGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $935.
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Returns By Period
Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX) has returned 10.24% so far this year and 6.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WAIGX has returned 4.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Wasatch International Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.93%
- 1M
- 6.21%
- YTD
- 10.24%
- 6M
- 11.93%
- 1Y
- 6.59%
- 3Y*
- 8.60%
- 5Y*
- -1.33%
- 10Y*
- 4.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
WAIGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 2002, WAIGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +19.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WAIGX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.02% | 1.64% | -8.49% | 13.33% | 5.00% | 0.62% | 10.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.44% | -2.38% | -2.83% | 9.56% | 6.07% | 5.47% | -2.90% | -0.62% | -1.13% | -2.49% | -1.17% | 0.20% | 11.89% |
| 2024 | -4.95% | 0.04% | 1.15% | -4.56% | 3.58% | 1.02% | 5.36% | 3.01% | 2.96% | -6.69% | 3.12% | -3.78% | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 8.97% | -3.82% | 1.21% | -1.45% | -0.61% | 2.79% | 0.08% | -4.70% | -3.96% | -8.47% | 15.53% | 7.92% | 11.64% |
| 2022 | -14.06% | -2.90% | -0.45% | -11.09% | -4.04% | -9.47% | 8.94% | -4.80% | -13.63% | 4.14% | 12.61% | -6.00% | -36.64% |
| 2021 | -1.32% | 1.11% | -1.39% | 4.27% | 0.79% | 2.34% | 1.44% | 6.60% | -2.37% | 1.96% | -3.54% | 0.90% | 10.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wasatch International Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.35%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 03, 2002.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.35% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.35%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 99.29%
- Downside Capture
- 102.05%
Expense Ratio
WAIGX has a high expense ratio of 1.44%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WAIGX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% 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 International Growth Fund (WAIGX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| WAIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.84 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.41 | -0.33 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.33 | 2.93 | -2.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.82 | 13.52 | -12.70 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch International Growth Fund provided a 48.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.93 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.93 | $7.93 | $4.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.53 | $3.79 | $0.78 | $4.38 | $0.93 | $1.07 |
Dividend yield | 48.78% | 53.78% | 20.59% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.13% | 10.93% | 2.50% | 17.84% | 2.71% | 4.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch International Growth 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 | $7.93 | $7.93 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.22 | $4.22 |
| 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 | $3.53 | $3.53 |
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 International Growth 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 International Growth Fund was 67.66%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 903 trading sessions.
The current Wasatch International Growth Fund drawdown is 18.97%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -67.66%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 7mo | 4y 11moNov 2007 - Oct 2012 |
2023 bear market2023 | -48.06%Oct 2023 | 2y 1mo | — | 4y 8moSep 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -35.16%Mar 2020 | 2mo | 4mo | 6moJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -25.94%Dec 2018 | 4mo 27d | 1y 3d | 1y 5moJul 2018 - Dec 2019 |
2006 bear market2006 | -20.53%Jun 2006 | 1mo 3d | 7mo 10d | 8mo 13dMay 2006 - Jan 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WAIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.66% | -56.78% | -10.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.68% | -9.10% | -8.58% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.49% | -18.90% | -0.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.06% | -25.43% | -22.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.06% | -33.92% | -14.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -18.97% | -0.74% | -18.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.32% | -10.72% | -3.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.18% | 1.97% | +5.21% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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