BSCMX vs. HRTVX
Compare and contrast key facts about Brandes Small Cap Value Fund (BSCMX) and Heartland Value Fund (HRTVX).
BSCMX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Jan 2, 2018. HRTVX is managed by Heartland. It was launched on Dec 28, 1984.
Performance
BSCMX vs. HRTVX - Performance Comparison
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BSCMX vs. HRTVX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BSCMX Brandes Small Cap Value Fund | 8.18% | 23.51% | 24.77% | 22.75% | -7.89% | 27.61% | 20.38% | 12.82% | -12.23% |
HRTVX Heartland Value Fund | 7.35% | 15.94% | 15.76% | 17.15% | -10.04% | 21.86% | 13.12% | 17.93% | -13.30% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BSCMX achieves a 8.18% return, which is significantly higher than HRTVX's 7.35% return.
BSCMX
- 1D
- 1.69%
- 1M
- -7.43%
- YTD
- 8.18%
- 6M
- 13.76%
- 1Y
- 42.61%
- 3Y*
- 23.39%
- 5Y*
- 15.29%
- 10Y*
- —
HRTVX
- 1D
- 2.41%
- 1M
- -5.76%
- YTD
- 7.35%
- 6M
- 9.98%
- 1Y
- 31.24%
- 3Y*
- 17.99%
- 5Y*
- 10.07%
- 10Y*
- 11.03%
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BSCMX vs. HRTVX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BSCMX has a 0.91% expense ratio, which is lower than HRTVX's 1.04% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BSCMX vs. HRTVX — Risk / Return Rank
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BSCMX vs. HRTVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brandes Small Cap Value Fund (BSCMX) and Heartland Value Fund (HRTVX). 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.
| BSCMX | HRTVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.96 | 1.55 | +0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.74 | 2.21 | +0.53 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.30 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.06 | 2.37 | +0.70 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.65 | 9.02 | +3.63 |
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
| BSCMX | HRTVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.96 | 1.55 | +0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.86 | 0.52 | +0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.53 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.66 | 0.58 | +0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between BSCMX and HRTVX is 0.89, 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
BSCMX vs. HRTVX - Dividend Comparison
BSCMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.20%, less than HRTVX's 8.65% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BSCMX Brandes Small Cap Value Fund | 4.20% | 4.54% | 2.31% | 3.50% | 2.93% | 4.38% | 1.76% | 1.11% | 9.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HRTVX Heartland Value Fund | 8.65% | 9.29% | 8.91% | 5.65% | 3.01% | 13.50% | 0.76% | 3.12% | 7.26% | 6.43% | 3.56% | 8.25% |
Drawdowns
BSCMX vs. HRTVX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BSCMX drawdown since its inception was -38.12%, smaller than the maximum HRTVX drawdown of -61.68%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BSCMX and HRTVX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BSCMX | HRTVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.12% | -61.68% | +23.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.85% | -13.48% | -0.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.34% | -23.17% | +0.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -46.31% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.43% | -5.91% | -1.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.10% | -9.07% | +2.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.35% | 3.54% | -0.19% |
Volatility
BSCMX vs. HRTVX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Brandes Small Cap Value Fund (BSCMX) is 5.72%, while Heartland Value Fund (HRTVX) has a volatility of 6.14%. This indicates that BSCMX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HRTVX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BSCMX | HRTVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.72% | 6.14% | -0.42% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.37% | 12.63% | -0.26% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.03% | 20.61% | +1.42% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.85% | 19.53% | -1.68% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.69% | 21.02% | -0.33% |