AFDVX vs. HWSAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Applied Finance Explorer Investor (AFDVX) and Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund Class A (HWSAX).
AFDVX is managed by Applied Finance. It was launched on Jun 11, 2015. HWSAX is managed by Hotchkis & Wiley. It was launched on Jun 10, 2000.
Performance
AFDVX vs. HWSAX - Performance Comparison
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AFDVX vs. HWSAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AFDVX Applied Finance Explorer Investor | -0.48% | 8.96% | 9.75% | 22.19% | -13.84% | 43.58% | 19.12% | 24.98% | -13.59% | 17.32% |
HWSAX Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund Class A | 7.13% | 1.38% | 4.77% | 18.56% | 2.81% | 35.32% | -0.50% | 20.26% | -15.23% | 7.39% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AFDVX achieves a -0.48% return, which is significantly lower than HWSAX's 7.13% return. Over the past 10 years, AFDVX has outperformed HWSAX with an annualized return of 12.19%, while HWSAX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.77% annualized return.
AFDVX
- 1D
- -0.52%
- 1M
- -5.25%
- YTD
- -0.48%
- 6M
- -0.82%
- 1Y
- 14.21%
- 3Y*
- 12.71%
- 5Y*
- 8.27%
- 10Y*
- 12.19%
HWSAX
- 1D
- -0.30%
- 1M
- -0.14%
- YTD
- 7.13%
- 6M
- 5.59%
- 1Y
- 16.59%
- 3Y*
- 9.52%
- 5Y*
- 9.01%
- 10Y*
- 9.77%
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AFDVX vs. HWSAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AFDVX has a 1.08% expense ratio, which is lower than HWSAX's 1.21% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AFDVX vs. HWSAX — Risk / Return Rank
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AFDVX vs. HWSAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Applied Finance Explorer Investor (AFDVX) and Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund Class A (HWSAX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| AFDVX | HWSAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.64 | 0.72 | -0.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.03 | 1.15 | -0.12 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.16 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.00 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.57 | 3.37 | +0.21 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| AFDVX | HWSAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.64 | 0.72 | -0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.41 | 0.42 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 | 0.40 | +0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.54 | 0.47 | +0.07 |
Correlation
The correlation between AFDVX and HWSAX is 0.90, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
AFDVX vs. HWSAX - Dividend Comparison
AFDVX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.91%, more than HWSAX's 0.65% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AFDVX Applied Finance Explorer Investor | 2.91% | 2.90% | 2.49% | 0.77% | 1.73% | 0.67% | 0.15% | 0.46% | 10.44% | 1.96% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HWSAX Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund Class A | 0.65% | 0.69% | 8.19% | 1.79% | 13.39% | 0.22% | 0.63% | 4.62% | 9.45% | 4.80% | 0.00% | 11.67% |
Drawdowns
AFDVX vs. HWSAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AFDVX drawdown since its inception was -42.97%, smaller than the maximum HWSAX drawdown of -72.14%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AFDVX and HWSAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AFDVX | HWSAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.97% | -72.14% | +29.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.11% | -16.44% | +3.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.38% | -26.98% | +3.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.97% | -53.82% | +10.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.64% | -2.78% | -3.86% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.85% | -11.03% | +4.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.33% | 4.43% | -1.10% |
Volatility
AFDVX vs. HWSAX - Volatility Comparison
Applied Finance Explorer Investor (AFDVX) has a higher volatility of 5.13% compared to Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund Class A (HWSAX) at 4.15%. This indicates that AFDVX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HWSAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AFDVX | HWSAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.13% | 4.15% | +0.98% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.24% | 12.90% | -1.66% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.49% | 23.98% | -3.49% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.55% | 21.70% | -1.15% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.55% | 24.64% | -2.09% |