DESIX vs. ESCIX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio (DESIX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (ESCIX).
DESIX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Mar 26, 2018. ESCIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Oct 3, 2011.
Performance
DESIX vs. ESCIX - Performance Comparison
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DESIX vs. ESCIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DESIX DFA Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio | -1.30% | 27.87% | 6.66% | 14.24% | -18.07% | 24.59% | 14.05% | 16.69% | -6.48% |
ESCIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | 26.07% | 3.55% | 19.64% | -24.45% | 11.93% | 43.41% | 15.24% | -18.66% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DESIX achieves a -1.30% return, which is significantly lower than ESCIX's 8.91% return.
DESIX
- 1D
- -1.13%
- 1M
- -11.90%
- YTD
- -1.30%
- 6M
- 0.35%
- 1Y
- 24.39%
- 3Y*
- 13.31%
- 5Y*
- 8.46%
- 10Y*
- —
ESCIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- 8.91%
- 6M
- 13.79%
- 1Y
- 41.15%
- 3Y*
- 16.77%
- 5Y*
- 5.75%
- 10Y*
- 9.84%
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DESIX vs. ESCIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DESIX has a 0.46% expense ratio, which is lower than ESCIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DESIX vs. ESCIX — Risk / Return Rank
DESIX
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DESIX vs. ESCIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio (DESIX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (ESCIX). 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.
| DESIX | ESCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.54 | 2.59 | -1.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.03 | 3.42 | -1.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.53 | -0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.68 | 2.47 | -0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.42 | 14.33 | -7.91 |
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
| DESIX | ESCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.54 | 2.59 | -1.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 0.37 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.56 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.39 | +0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between DESIX and ESCIX is 0.78, 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
DESIX vs. ESCIX - Dividend Comparison
DESIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.67%, more than ESCIX's 0.42% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DESIX DFA Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio | 2.67% | 2.63% | 2.79% | 2.85% | 2.51% | 22.49% | 1.38% | 1.99% | 1.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ESCIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 0.42% | 0.91% | 0.00% | 0.56% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.11% | 1.66% | 1.16% |
Drawdowns
DESIX vs. ESCIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DESIX drawdown since its inception was -36.03%, smaller than the maximum ESCIX drawdown of -48.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DESIX and ESCIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DESIX | ESCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.03% | -48.76% | +12.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.70% | -12.84% | +0.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.09% | -36.59% | +7.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -48.76% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.70% | -0.74% | -11.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.86% | -13.45% | +5.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.32% | 2.49% | +0.83% |
Volatility
DESIX vs. ESCIX - Volatility Comparison
DFA Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio (DESIX) has a higher volatility of 7.33% compared to Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (ESCIX) at 0.00%. This indicates that DESIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ESCIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DESIX | ESCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.33% | 0.00% | +7.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.95% | 8.91% | +2.04% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.51% | 15.75% | -0.24% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.17% | 15.86% | +2.31% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.51% | 17.64% | +0.87% |