ECHIX vs. FOCIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Eaton Vance High Income Opportunities Fund (ECHIX) and Fairholme Focused Income Fund (FOCIX).
ECHIX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on Jun 8, 1994. FOCIX is managed by Fairholme. It was launched on Dec 31, 2009.
Performance
ECHIX vs. FOCIX - Performance Comparison
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ECHIX vs. FOCIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECHIX Eaton Vance High Income Opportunities Fund | -1.22% | 7.33% | 6.12% | 9.85% | -8.06% | 6.43% | 3.83% | 24.14% | -4.02% | 5.54% |
FOCIX Fairholme Focused Income Fund | 6.09% | 6.17% | 14.67% | 12.58% | 6.00% | 6.73% | 0.99% | 7.44% | -6.88% | -0.54% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ECHIX achieves a -1.22% return, which is significantly lower than FOCIX's 6.09% return. Over the past 10 years, ECHIX has underperformed FOCIX with an annualized return of 5.53%, while FOCIX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.16% annualized return.
ECHIX
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -1.64%
- YTD
- -1.22%
- 6M
- 0.14%
- 1Y
- 5.33%
- 3Y*
- 6.03%
- 5Y*
- 3.60%
- 10Y*
- 5.53%
FOCIX
- 1D
- -0.78%
- 1M
- -0.78%
- YTD
- 6.09%
- 6M
- 5.89%
- 1Y
- 8.09%
- 3Y*
- 11.48%
- 5Y*
- 9.76%
- 10Y*
- 8.16%
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ECHIX vs. FOCIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ECHIX has a 1.65% expense ratio, which is higher than FOCIX's 1.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ECHIX vs. FOCIX — Risk / Return Rank
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ECHIX vs. FOCIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance High Income Opportunities Fund (ECHIX) and Fairholme Focused Income Fund (FOCIX). 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.
| ECHIX | FOCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.59 | 0.88 | +0.70 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.28 | 1.25 | +1.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.17 | +0.22 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | 1.10 | +1.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.53 | 4.45 | +5.09 |
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
| ECHIX | FOCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.59 | 0.88 | +0.70 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.74 | 1.01 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.87 | 0.89 | -0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.81 | 0.79 | +0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between ECHIX and FOCIX is 0.32, 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
ECHIX vs. FOCIX - Dividend Comparison
ECHIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.03%, more than FOCIX's 1.24% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECHIX Eaton Vance High Income Opportunities Fund | 5.03% | 5.37% | 4.96% | 4.11% | 4.71% | 4.18% | 4.61% | 13.45% | 4.91% | 4.51% | 4.76% | 5.51% |
FOCIX Fairholme Focused Income Fund | 1.24% | 1.31% | 2.46% | 2.82% | 2.24% | 1.12% | 0.65% | 2.75% | 4.57% | 9.83% | 5.16% | 5.51% |
Drawdowns
ECHIX vs. FOCIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ECHIX drawdown since its inception was -43.51%, which is greater than FOCIX's maximum drawdown of -18.78%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ECHIX and FOCIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ECHIX | FOCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.51% | -18.78% | -24.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.86% | -7.32% | +4.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.47% | -12.36% | -0.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.88% | -18.61% | -4.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.87% | -1.35% | -0.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.55% | -4.81% | +0.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.64% | 1.84% | -1.20% |
Volatility
ECHIX vs. FOCIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Eaton Vance High Income Opportunities Fund (ECHIX) is 1.47%, while Fairholme Focused Income Fund (FOCIX) has a volatility of 2.33%. This indicates that ECHIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FOCIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ECHIX | FOCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.47% | 2.33% | -0.86% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.21% | 5.68% | -3.47% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.56% | 9.27% | -5.71% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.89% | 9.74% | -4.85% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 6.38% | 9.18% | -2.80% |