BEMIX vs. BISAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX) and Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund (BISAX).
BEMIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Jan 30, 2011. BISAX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Jan 30, 2012.
Performance
BEMIX vs. BISAX - Performance Comparison
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BEMIX vs. BISAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BEMIX Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 2.96% | 47.83% | 4.01% | 22.53% | -15.91% | 1.68% | -6.17% | 18.60% | -15.56% | 26.00% |
BISAX Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund | -3.38% | 45.50% | 23.18% | 39.03% | -8.68% | 18.39% | 4.62% | 6.80% | -20.13% | 11.52% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BEMIX achieves a 2.96% return, which is significantly higher than BISAX's -3.38% return. Over the past 10 years, BEMIX has underperformed BISAX with an annualized return of 8.04%, while BISAX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.46% annualized return.
BEMIX
- 1D
- -0.79%
- 1M
- -11.64%
- YTD
- 2.96%
- 6M
- 11.40%
- 1Y
- 45.15%
- 3Y*
- 21.23%
- 5Y*
- 9.84%
- 10Y*
- 8.04%
BISAX
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- -10.63%
- YTD
- -3.38%
- 6M
- -0.50%
- 1Y
- 27.29%
- 3Y*
- 28.48%
- 5Y*
- 18.25%
- 10Y*
- 10.46%
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BEMIX vs. BISAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BEMIX has a 1.12% expense ratio, which is lower than BISAX's 1.36% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BEMIX vs. BISAX — Risk / Return Rank
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BEMIX vs. BISAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX) and Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund (BISAX). 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.
| BEMIX | BISAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.57 | 1.91 | +0.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.24 | 2.48 | +0.76 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.36 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.45 | 2.12 | +1.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.31 | 8.40 | +5.91 |
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
| BEMIX | BISAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.57 | 1.91 | +0.66 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.61 | 1.34 | -0.72 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.48 | 0.74 | -0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.24 | 0.81 | -0.57 |
Correlation
The correlation between BEMIX and BISAX is 0.75, 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
BEMIX vs. BISAX - Dividend Comparison
BEMIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.09%, less than BISAX's 3.34% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BEMIX Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 2.09% | 2.15% | 3.04% | 2.45% | 2.86% | 2.31% | 1.31% | 2.56% | 1.55% | 1.41% | 2.20% | 1.54% |
BISAX Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund | 3.34% | 3.23% | 3.06% | 2.81% | 3.87% | 3.46% | 0.81% | 0.66% | 3.88% | 8.33% | 4.00% | 3.44% |
Drawdowns
BEMIX vs. BISAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BEMIX drawdown since its inception was -46.05%, roughly equal to the maximum BISAX drawdown of -47.30%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BEMIX and BISAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BEMIX | BISAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.05% | -47.30% | +1.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.07% | -11.63% | -0.44% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.37% | -31.44% | -4.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.05% | -47.30% | +1.25% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.07% | -11.35% | -0.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.32% | -8.06% | -6.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.91% | 2.94% | -0.03% |
Volatility
BEMIX vs. BISAX - Volatility Comparison
Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX) has a higher volatility of 8.42% compared to Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund (BISAX) at 5.26%. This indicates that BEMIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BISAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BEMIX | BISAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.42% | 5.26% | +3.16% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.56% | 9.06% | +3.50% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.37% | 13.38% | +3.99% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.15% | 13.74% | +2.41% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.96% | 14.19% | +2.77% |