CEMIX vs. BEMIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Causeway Emerging Markets Fund (CEMIX) and Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX).
CEMIX is managed by Causeway. It was launched on Mar 28, 2007. BEMIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Jan 30, 2011.
Performance
CEMIX vs. BEMIX - Performance Comparison
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CEMIX vs. BEMIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEMIX Causeway Emerging Markets Fund | 1.94% | 36.22% | 14.90% | 17.13% | -23.05% | -0.83% | 16.95% | 16.73% | -17.91% | 39.79% |
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, CEMIX achieves a 1.94% return, which is significantly lower than BEMIX's 2.96% return. Over the past 10 years, CEMIX has outperformed BEMIX with an annualized return of 8.99%, while BEMIX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.04% annualized return.
CEMIX
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -12.74%
- YTD
- 1.94%
- 6M
- 8.30%
- 1Y
- 37.97%
- 3Y*
- 21.19%
- 5Y*
- 6.32%
- 10Y*
- 8.99%
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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CEMIX vs. BEMIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
CEMIX has a 1.10% expense ratio, which is lower than BEMIX's 1.12% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
CEMIX vs. BEMIX — Risk / Return Rank
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CEMIX vs. BEMIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Causeway Emerging Markets Fund (CEMIX) 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.
| CEMIX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.89 | 2.57 | -0.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.43 | 3.24 | -0.81 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.51 | -0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 3.45 | -0.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.76 | 14.31 | -4.55 |
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
| CEMIX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.89 | 2.57 | -0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.37 | 0.61 | -0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.50 | 0.48 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.27 | 0.24 | +0.03 |
Correlation
The correlation between CEMIX and BEMIX is 0.85, 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
CEMIX vs. BEMIX - Dividend Comparison
CEMIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.45%, more than BEMIX's 2.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEMIX Causeway Emerging Markets Fund | 2.45% | 2.49% | 3.73% | 4.85% | 4.87% | 23.35% | 1.36% | 2.03% | 2.01% | 1.58% | 1.55% | 1.69% |
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
CEMIX vs. BEMIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum CEMIX drawdown since its inception was -68.90%, which is greater than BEMIX's maximum drawdown of -46.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CEMIX and BEMIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| CEMIX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.90% | -46.05% | -22.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.61% | -12.07% | -1.54% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.63% | -36.37% | -0.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.59% | -46.05% | +6.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.61% | -12.07% | -1.54% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.91% | -14.32% | -1.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.57% | 2.91% | +0.66% |
Volatility
CEMIX vs. BEMIX - Volatility Comparison
Causeway Emerging Markets Fund (CEMIX) has a higher volatility of 9.52% compared to Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX) at 8.42%. This indicates that CEMIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier 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
| CEMIX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.52% | 8.42% | +1.10% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.92% | 12.56% | +2.36% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.54% | 17.37% | +2.17% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.09% | 16.15% | +0.94% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.11% | 16.96% | +1.15% |