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Boston Trust Walden International Equity Fund (WIEFX) Sharpe Ratio: 0.48

Mutual Fund · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of large and middle capitalization companies located in developed countries. Equity securities, including ordinary shares, are also known as common stock. The Adviser evaluates financially material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as part of the investment decision-making process for the fund.

WIEFX's Sharpe Ratio of 0.48 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.48 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 25, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

WIEFX Sharpe Ratio Rank

WIEFX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7.27
Concerning

WIEFX ranks above 7.2% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak returns relative to total risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Weak risk-adjusted returns relative to category peers
  • Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
  • Consider reducing exposure or re-evaluating position size
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category

WIEFX Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows WIEFX's Sharpe Ratio relative to all mutual funds on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 1.19 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.19 to 2.14
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.14 or higher
  • Top 1%: 4.07+
  • Median: 1.76 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar mutual funds

The table compares Boston Trust Walden International Equity Fund's Sharpe Ratio with other mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how WIEFX's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 25, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
SWRLXTouchstone International Equity Fund3.25
TIVFXAmerican Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fund2.96
SAHMXSA International Value Fund2.94
THOIXThornburg Global Opportunities Fund2.91
GTMIXGMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund2.86
DCINXDunham International Stock Fund2.79
SIDNXHartford Schroders International Multi-Cap Value Fund2.66
EISIXCarillon ClariVest International Stock Fund2.65
DFWVXDFA World ex U.S. Value Portfolio Fund2.63
PTSIXPIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund2.59
WIEFXBoston Trust Walden International Equity Fund0.48

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows WIEFX's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when WIEFX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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