BUFBX vs. HFCVX
Compare and contrast key facts about Buffalo Flexible Income Fund (BUFBX) and Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund (HFCVX).
BUFBX is managed by Buffalo. It was launched on Aug 12, 1994. HFCVX is managed by Hennessy. It was launched on Nov 1, 1996.
Performance
BUFBX vs. HFCVX - Performance Comparison
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BUFBX vs. HFCVX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUFBX Buffalo Flexible Income Fund | 7.60% | 10.37% | 10.26% | 7.42% | 3.97% | 29.97% | -2.27% | 18.76% | -7.01% | 13.20% |
HFCVX Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund | 9.21% | 18.27% | 9.59% | 5.81% | 6.12% | 29.94% | -6.39% | 20.84% | -9.50% | 19.21% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BUFBX achieves a 7.60% return, which is significantly lower than HFCVX's 9.21% return. Over the past 10 years, BUFBX has underperformed HFCVX with an annualized return of 9.68%, while HFCVX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.85% annualized return.
BUFBX
- 1D
- 0.46%
- 1M
- -0.86%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 8.52%
- 1Y
- 13.19%
- 3Y*
- 12.40%
- 5Y*
- 11.45%
- 10Y*
- 9.68%
HFCVX
- 1D
- 0.83%
- 1M
- -1.38%
- YTD
- 9.21%
- 6M
- 12.87%
- 1Y
- 18.71%
- 3Y*
- 14.74%
- 5Y*
- 12.33%
- 10Y*
- 10.85%
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BUFBX vs. HFCVX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BUFBX has a 1.01% expense ratio, which is lower than HFCVX's 1.23% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BUFBX vs. HFCVX — Risk / Return Rank
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BUFBX vs. HFCVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Buffalo Flexible Income Fund (BUFBX) and Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund (HFCVX). 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.
| BUFBX | HFCVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.95 | 1.44 | -0.49 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.35 | 1.95 | -0.60 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.30 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.21 | 1.72 | -0.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.80 | 7.47 | -1.67 |
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
| BUFBX | HFCVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 | 1.44 | -0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.86 | 0.93 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.62 | 0.66 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.58 | 0.40 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between BUFBX and HFCVX is 0.83, 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
BUFBX vs. HFCVX - Dividend Comparison
BUFBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.47%, more than HFCVX's 6.77% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUFBX Buffalo Flexible Income Fund | 8.47% | 9.10% | 3.77% | 3.48% | 4.16% | 5.57% | 3.33% | 2.73% | 6.01% | 5.49% | 2.39% | 3.67% |
HFCVX Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund | 6.77% | 7.39% | 4.56% | 3.57% | 10.33% | 4.81% | 2.58% | 6.58% | 17.16% | 14.97% | 2.26% | 2.57% |
Drawdowns
BUFBX vs. HFCVX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BUFBX drawdown since its inception was -39.78%, smaller than the maximum HFCVX drawdown of -65.75%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BUFBX and HFCVX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BUFBX | HFCVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.78% | -65.75% | +25.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.57% | -11.00% | -0.57% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.67% | -16.81% | +2.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.51% | -39.39% | +3.88% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.86% | -1.46% | +0.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.74% | -8.28% | +3.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.41% | 2.61% | -0.20% |
Volatility
BUFBX vs. HFCVX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Buffalo Flexible Income Fund (BUFBX) is 2.13%, while Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund (HFCVX) has a volatility of 3.06%. This indicates that BUFBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HFCVX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BUFBX | HFCVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.13% | 3.06% | -0.93% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.66% | 6.83% | -0.17% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.87% | 12.75% | +1.12% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.40% | 13.28% | +0.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.58% | 16.48% | -0.90% |