- ISIN
- US9367937029
- CUSIP
- 936793702
- Issuer
- Wasatch
- Inception Date
- Jan 26, 2005
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WAIOX Performance Chart
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX) is up 9.5% since the beginning of the year. WAIOX is currently trading at $2 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WAIOX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $741.
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Returns By Period
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX) has returned 9.50% so far this year and -0.09% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WAIOX has returned 4.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 1.55%
- 1M
- 4.81%
- YTD
- 9.50%
- 6M
- 9.73%
- 1Y
- -0.09%
- 3Y*
- 5.75%
- 5Y*
- -5.83%
- 10Y*
- 4.20%
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%
WAIOX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 27, 2005, WAIOX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +19.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -25.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WAIOX closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.56% | 1.11% | -9.34% | 12.12% | 5.41% | 0.51% | 9.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.34% | -2.32% | 0.68% | 6.73% | 5.05% | 4.80% | -5.44% | -1.21% | -1.84% | -4.06% | 0.33% | -0.76% | 2.57% |
| 2024 | -1.92% | 0.98% | 0.00% | -4.21% | 4.73% | -2.26% | 4.62% | 0.95% | 2.19% | -7.34% | 2.97% | -4.49% | -4.49% |
| 2023 | 5.67% | -5.03% | 1.41% | -0.70% | -3.16% | 2.90% | 2.46% | -1.37% | -5.23% | -5.15% | 12.40% | 7.59% | 10.64% |
| 2022 | -15.28% | -6.37% | -1.98% | -9.54% | -0.32% | -13.78% | 11.15% | -5.35% | -11.31% | 3.59% | 12.69% | -3.75% | -36.63% |
| 2021 | -0.39% | 0.58% | -2.31% | 5.33% | -1.69% | 0.76% | 0.19% | 3.96% | -4.54% | -0.57% | -3.44% | 1.18% | -1.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.55%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 28, 2005.
- This fund participated in 96.58% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.51% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.64 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.55%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 87.51%
- Downside Capture
- 96.58%
Expense Ratio
WAIOX has a high expense ratio of 1.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WAIOX ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% 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 Opportunities Fund (WAIOX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| WAIOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.41 | -0.40 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.03 | 2.93 | -2.96 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.07 | 13.52 | -13.59 |
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 Opportunities Fund provided a 62.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.22 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 62.37% | 68.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.35% | 1.98% | 2.38% | 2.73% | 7.00% | 0.00% | 4.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch 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 | $1.22 | $1.22 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.64 |
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 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 International Opportunities Fund was 68.04%, occurring on Mar 3, 2009. Recovery took 987 trading sessions.
The current Wasatch International Opportunities Fund drawdown is 31.99%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -68.04%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 3y 11mo | 5y 6moJul 2007 - Feb 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -50.21%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | — | 4y 8moSep 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -31.52%Mar 2020 | 2mo | 2mo 4d | 4mo 4dJan 2020 - May 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.41%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 5mo 28d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2006 correction2006 | -19.68%Jun 2006 | 1mo 2d | 6mo 17d | 7mo 19dMay 2006 - Dec 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WAIOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.04% | -56.78% | -11.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.23% | -9.10% | -12.13% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.23% | -18.90% | -2.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.21% | -25.43% | -24.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.21% | -33.92% | -16.29% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -31.99% | -0.74% | -31.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.81% | -10.72% | -6.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.48% | 1.97% | +8.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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