AFDVX vs. PVCMX
Compare and contrast key facts about Applied Finance Explorer Investor (AFDVX) and Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class (PVCMX).
AFDVX is managed by Applied Finance. It was launched on Jun 11, 2015. PVCMX is managed by Palm Valley. It was launched on Apr 30, 2019.
Performance
AFDVX vs. PVCMX - Performance Comparison
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AFDVX vs. PVCMX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AFDVX Applied Finance Explorer Investor | -0.48% | 8.96% | 9.75% | 22.19% | -13.84% | 43.58% | 19.12% | 13.49% |
PVCMX Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | 0.58% | 4.45% | 4.24% | 9.47% | 3.17% | 3.72% | 19.13% | 1.22% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AFDVX achieves a -0.48% return, which is significantly lower than PVCMX's 0.58% 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%
PVCMX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -1.05%
- YTD
- 0.58%
- 6M
- 1.23%
- 1Y
- 4.45%
- 3Y*
- 5.18%
- 5Y*
- 4.37%
- 10Y*
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AFDVX vs. PVCMX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AFDVX has a 1.08% expense ratio, which is lower than PVCMX's 1.30% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AFDVX vs. PVCMX — Risk / Return Rank
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AFDVX vs. PVCMX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Applied Finance Explorer Investor (AFDVX) and Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class (PVCMX). 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 | PVCMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.64 | 0.92 | -0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.03 | 1.44 | -0.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.17 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.91 | 1.52 | -0.62 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.57 | 4.20 | -0.63 |
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 | PVCMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.64 | 0.92 | -0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.41 | 0.84 | -0.44 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.54 | 1.04 | -0.50 |
Correlation
The correlation between AFDVX and PVCMX is 0.66, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
AFDVX vs. PVCMX - Dividend Comparison
AFDVX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.91%, less than PVCMX's 4.77% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
PVCMX Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | 4.77% | 4.80% | 6.95% | 4.84% | 2.30% | 1.98% | 2.70% | 0.71% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
AFDVX vs. PVCMX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AFDVX drawdown since its inception was -42.97%, which is greater than PVCMX's maximum drawdown of -7.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AFDVX and PVCMX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AFDVX | PVCMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.97% | -7.44% | -35.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.11% | -2.81% | -10.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.38% | -7.44% | -15.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.97% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.64% | -1.85% | -4.79% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.85% | -1.29% | -5.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.33% | 1.02% | +2.31% |
Volatility
AFDVX vs. PVCMX - Volatility Comparison
Applied Finance Explorer Investor (AFDVX) has a higher volatility of 5.13% compared to Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class (PVCMX) at 0.95%. This indicates that AFDVX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PVCMX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AFDVX | PVCMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.13% | 0.95% | +4.18% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.24% | 2.94% | +8.30% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.49% | 4.75% | +15.74% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.55% | 5.20% | +15.35% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.55% | 6.37% | +16.18% |