COBYX vs. EFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about The Cook & Bynum Fund (COBYX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX).
COBYX is managed by Cook & Bynum. It was launched on Jun 30, 2009. EFEIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Nov 3, 2013.
Performance
COBYX vs. EFEIX - Performance Comparison
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COBYX vs. EFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COBYX The Cook & Bynum Fund | 3.01% | 20.50% | -10.32% | 16.73% | 9.28% | 9.05% | -10.97% | 9.40% | -13.40% | 15.12% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | -2.96% | 20.69% | 24.12% | 10.60% | -15.91% | 24.18% | -4.12% | 14.07% | -18.04% | 19.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, COBYX achieves a 3.01% return, which is significantly higher than EFEIX's -2.96% return. Over the past 10 years, COBYX has underperformed EFEIX with an annualized return of 3.93%, while EFEIX has yielded a comparatively higher 6.92% annualized return.
COBYX
- 1D
- 1.85%
- 1M
- -3.87%
- YTD
- 3.01%
- 6M
- 7.66%
- 1Y
- 7.10%
- 3Y*
- 7.06%
- 5Y*
- 7.72%
- 10Y*
- 3.93%
EFEIX
- 1D
- 1.94%
- 1M
- -7.22%
- YTD
- -2.96%
- 6M
- 0.21%
- 1Y
- 14.37%
- 3Y*
- 16.74%
- 5Y*
- 9.79%
- 10Y*
- 6.92%
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COBYX vs. EFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
COBYX has a 1.49% expense ratio, which is lower than EFEIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
COBYX vs. EFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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COBYX vs. EFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Cook & Bynum Fund (COBYX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX). 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.
| COBYX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.62 | 1.20 | -0.58 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.92 | 1.62 | -0.70 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.23 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.05 | 1.24 | -0.19 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.15 | 4.25 | -1.11 |
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
| COBYX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.62 | 1.20 | -0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.56 | 1.01 | -0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.29 | 0.63 | -0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.35 | 0.37 | -0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between COBYX and EFEIX is 0.37, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
COBYX vs. EFEIX - Dividend Comparison
COBYX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.14%, less than EFEIX's 11.73% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COBYX The Cook & Bynum Fund | 1.14% | 1.18% | 0.00% | 1.01% | 1.16% | 2.18% | 0.32% | 0.69% | 12.60% | 1.88% | 5.09% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 11.73% | 11.69% | 2.15% | 2.26% | 0.17% | 1.61% | 0.96% | 1.63% | 1.44% | 0.88% | 0.38% |
Drawdowns
COBYX vs. EFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum COBYX drawdown since its inception was -34.18%, smaller than the maximum EFEIX drawdown of -40.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for COBYX and EFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| COBYX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.18% | -40.50% | +6.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.95% | -11.62% | +2.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.10% | -20.83% | +3.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.18% | -40.50% | +6.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.21% | -9.90% | +3.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.86% | -12.38% | +5.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.99% | 3.38% | -0.39% |
Volatility
COBYX vs. EFEIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for The Cook & Bynum Fund (COBYX) is 5.20%, while Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX) has a volatility of 6.55%. This indicates that COBYX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EFEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| COBYX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.20% | 6.55% | -1.35% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.42% | 8.95% | -0.53% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.59% | 12.38% | +2.21% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.98% | 9.72% | +4.26% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.55% | 10.94% | +2.61% |