CEMFX vs. BEMIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (CEMFX) and Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX).
CEMFX is managed by Cullen Funds Trust. It was launched on Aug 30, 2012. BEMIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Jan 30, 2011.
Performance
CEMFX vs. BEMIX - Performance Comparison
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CEMFX vs. BEMIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEMFX Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | 31.39% | 9.51% | 26.45% | -16.15% | 6.74% | 8.70% | 19.75% | -16.90% | 29.82% |
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% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, CEMFX achieves a 6.79% return, which is significantly higher than BEMIX's 2.96% return. Over the past 10 years, CEMFX has outperformed BEMIX with an annualized return of 9.57%, while BEMIX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.04% annualized return.
CEMFX
- 1D
- -0.85%
- 1M
- -11.79%
- YTD
- 6.79%
- 6M
- 11.80%
- 1Y
- 38.22%
- 3Y*
- 21.50%
- 5Y*
- 10.64%
- 10Y*
- 9.57%
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%
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CEMFX vs. BEMIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
CEMFX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is lower than BEMIX's 1.12% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
CEMFX vs. BEMIX — Risk / Return Rank
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CEMFX vs. BEMIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (CEMFX) and Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX). 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.
| CEMFX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.25 | 2.57 | -0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.86 | 3.24 | -0.38 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.51 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.87 | 3.45 | -0.57 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.73 | 14.31 | -3.59 |
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
| CEMFX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.25 | 2.57 | -0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.76 | 0.61 | +0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.64 | 0.48 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.46 | 0.24 | +0.22 |
Correlation
The correlation between CEMFX and BEMIX is 0.79, 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
CEMFX vs. BEMIX - Dividend Comparison
CEMFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.03%, less than BEMIX's 2.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEMFX Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 2.03% | 1.72% | 3.31% | 4.68% | 1.26% | 2.62% | 2.13% | 4.16% | 2.26% | 3.59% | 3.65% | 4.60% |
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% |
Drawdowns
CEMFX vs. BEMIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum CEMFX drawdown since its inception was -39.30%, smaller than the maximum BEMIX drawdown of -46.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CEMFX and BEMIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| CEMFX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.30% | -46.05% | +6.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.41% | -12.07% | -0.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.13% | -36.37% | +8.24% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.30% | -46.05% | +6.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.41% | -12.07% | -0.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.69% | -14.32% | +4.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.33% | 2.91% | +0.42% |
Volatility
CEMFX vs. BEMIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (CEMFX) is 6.95%, while Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX) has a volatility of 8.42%. This indicates that CEMFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BEMIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| CEMFX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.95% | 8.42% | -1.47% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.42% | 12.56% | -0.14% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.42% | 17.37% | -0.95% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.09% | 16.15% | -2.06% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.92% | 16.96% | -2.04% |