BCPIX vs. BIIEX
Compare and contrast key facts about Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX) and Brandes International Equity Fund (BIIEX).
BCPIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Dec 28, 2007. BIIEX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Jan 1, 1997.
Performance
BCPIX vs. BIIEX - Performance Comparison
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BCPIX vs. BIIEX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | -0.32% | 6.71% | 1.98% | 6.70% | -10.78% | -0.34% | 5.77% | 6.65% | -0.45% | 2.74% |
BIIEX Brandes International Equity Fund | 2.59% | 38.82% | 7.17% | 30.40% | -8.46% | 12.86% | -1.83% | 14.48% | -9.52% | 15.14% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BCPIX achieves a -0.32% return, which is significantly lower than BIIEX's 2.59% return. Over the past 10 years, BCPIX has underperformed BIIEX with an annualized return of 1.93%, while BIIEX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.02% annualized return.
BCPIX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -1.53%
- YTD
- -0.32%
- 6M
- 0.49%
- 1Y
- 3.41%
- 3Y*
- 3.81%
- 5Y*
- 0.88%
- 10Y*
- 1.93%
BIIEX
- 1D
- 2.48%
- 1M
- -5.86%
- YTD
- 2.59%
- 6M
- 7.39%
- 1Y
- 28.70%
- 3Y*
- 21.49%
- 5Y*
- 13.51%
- 10Y*
- 10.02%
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BCPIX vs. BIIEX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BCPIX has a 0.30% expense ratio, which is lower than BIIEX's 0.85% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BCPIX vs. BIIEX — Risk / Return Rank
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BCPIX vs. BIIEX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX) and Brandes International Equity Fund (BIIEX). 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.
| BCPIX | BIIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.93 | 1.87 | -0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.35 | 2.53 | -1.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.36 | -0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 2.45 | -0.84 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.79 | 9.76 | -4.97 |
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
| BCPIX | BIIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.93 | 1.87 | -0.94 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.18 | 0.91 | -0.73 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | 0.59 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.33 | 0.42 | -0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between BCPIX and BIIEX is -0.03. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Dividends
BCPIX vs. BIIEX - Dividend Comparison
BCPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.09%, less than BIIEX's 6.01% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | 4.09% | 4.32% | 3.67% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 1.89% | 1.76% | 2.77% | 2.90% | 2.49% | 2.84% | 2.72% |
BIIEX Brandes International Equity Fund | 6.01% | 6.17% | 2.95% | 2.51% | 3.57% | 3.81% | 1.86% | 3.76% | 2.83% | 1.80% | 3.58% | 2.53% |
Drawdowns
BCPIX vs. BIIEX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BCPIX drawdown since its inception was -22.43%, smaller than the maximum BIIEX drawdown of -58.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BCPIX and BIIEX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BCPIX | BIIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.43% | -58.76% | +36.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.58% | -11.17% | +8.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.19% | -29.73% | +14.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -15.19% | -42.67% | +27.48% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.87% | -7.69% | +5.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.28% | -11.64% | +7.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.87% | 2.80% | -1.93% |
Volatility
BCPIX vs. BIIEX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX) is 1.43%, while Brandes International Equity Fund (BIIEX) has a volatility of 6.55%. This indicates that BCPIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BIIEX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BCPIX | BIIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.43% | 6.55% | -5.12% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.37% | 9.81% | -7.44% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.97% | 15.36% | -11.39% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.06% | 14.99% | -9.93% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.16% | 16.99% | -12.83% |