AIIEX vs. VAFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco EQV International Equity Fund (AIIEX) and Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A (VAFAX).
AIIEX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Apr 6, 1992. VAFAX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Jun 23, 2005.
Performance
AIIEX vs. VAFAX - Performance Comparison
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AIIEX vs. VAFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIIEX Invesco EQV International Equity Fund | -6.83% | 15.92% | 0.24% | 17.55% | -18.58% | 5.53% | 13.35% | 25.47% | -15.48% | 22.65% |
VAFAX Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A | -9.70% | 11.86% | 34.78% | 40.91% | -31.20% | 11.13% | 42.15% | 36.55% | -3.99% | 27.11% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AIIEX achieves a -6.83% return, which is significantly higher than VAFAX's -9.70% return. Over the past 10 years, AIIEX has underperformed VAFAX with an annualized return of 4.68%, while VAFAX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.99% annualized return.
AIIEX
- 1D
- -0.15%
- 1M
- -11.80%
- YTD
- -6.83%
- 6M
- -4.81%
- 1Y
- 6.75%
- 3Y*
- 5.00%
- 5Y*
- 1.22%
- 10Y*
- 4.68%
VAFAX
- 1D
- 4.44%
- 1M
- -5.93%
- YTD
- -9.70%
- 6M
- -12.22%
- 1Y
- 14.68%
- 3Y*
- 19.34%
- 5Y*
- 7.06%
- 10Y*
- 13.99%
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AIIEX vs. VAFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AIIEX has a 1.35% expense ratio, which is higher than VAFAX's 0.95% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AIIEX vs. VAFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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AIIEX vs. VAFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco EQV International Equity Fund (AIIEX) and Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A (VAFAX). 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.
| AIIEX | VAFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.36 | 0.63 | -0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.61 | 1.06 | -0.45 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.15 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.36 | 0.65 | -0.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.39 | 2.03 | -0.64 |
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
| AIIEX | VAFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.36 | 0.63 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.08 | 0.31 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.28 | 0.63 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.40 | 0.53 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between AIIEX and VAFAX is 0.76, 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
AIIEX vs. VAFAX - Dividend Comparison
AIIEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 19.19%, more than VAFAX's 15.61% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIIEX Invesco EQV International Equity Fund | 19.19% | 17.88% | 7.57% | 1.56% | 11.90% | 25.61% | 12.69% | 8.80% | 9.83% | 2.56% | 1.22% | 1.24% |
VAFAX Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A | 15.61% | 14.09% | 3.74% | 0.00% | 8.32% | 26.50% | 8.78% | 6.85% | 10.42% | 5.37% | 4.08% | 4.90% |
Drawdowns
AIIEX vs. VAFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AIIEX drawdown since its inception was -58.58%, which is greater than VAFAX's maximum drawdown of -48.48%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AIIEX and VAFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AIIEX | VAFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.58% | -48.48% | -10.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.55% | -19.27% | +6.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.76% | -38.86% | +8.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.94% | -38.86% | +1.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.55% | -15.69% | +3.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.31% | -8.16% | -6.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 6.14% | -2.89% |
Volatility
AIIEX vs. VAFAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Invesco EQV International Equity Fund (AIIEX) is 6.47%, while Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A (VAFAX) has a volatility of 8.31%. This indicates that AIIEX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VAFAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AIIEX | VAFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.47% | 8.31% | -1.84% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.78% | 15.69% | -4.91% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.45% | 25.39% | -8.94% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.08% | 23.03% | -6.95% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.62% | 22.23% | -5.61% |