EHI vs. FQTIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc (EHI) and Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX).
EHI is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Jan 1, 2010. FQTIX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Jun 3, 2019.
Performance
EHI vs. FQTIX - Performance Comparison
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EHI vs. FQTIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EHI Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc | -3.56% | 9.15% | 5.63% | 20.37% | -25.22% | 9.37% | 8.81% | 9.44% |
FQTIX Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I | 1.02% | 7.51% | 8.03% | 13.44% | -14.39% | 8.51% | 3.68% | 4.11% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, EHI achieves a -3.56% return, which is significantly lower than FQTIX's 1.02% return.
EHI
- 1D
- 1.36%
- 1M
- -5.19%
- YTD
- -3.56%
- 6M
- -2.75%
- 1Y
- 2.67%
- 3Y*
- 8.02%
- 5Y*
- 0.67%
- 10Y*
- 6.30%
FQTIX
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -1.34%
- YTD
- 1.02%
- 6M
- 3.05%
- 1Y
- 9.98%
- 3Y*
- 8.04%
- 5Y*
- 3.70%
- 10Y*
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EHI vs. FQTIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EHI has a 0.02% expense ratio, which is higher than FQTIX's 0.00% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Return for Risk
EHI vs. FQTIX — Risk / Return Rank
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EHI vs. FQTIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc (EHI) and Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX). 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.
| EHI | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.25 | 2.68 | -2.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.39 | 3.64 | -3.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.64 | -0.58 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.34 | 4.19 | -3.85 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.21 | 18.41 | -17.20 |
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
| EHI | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.25 | 2.68 | -2.43 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.05 | 0.63 | -0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.44 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.35 | 0.56 | -0.21 |
Correlation
The correlation between EHI and FQTIX is 0.38, 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
EHI vs. FQTIX - Dividend Comparison
EHI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 14.05%, more than FQTIX's 7.00% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EHI Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc | 14.05% | 13.10% | 12.37% | 12.09% | 11.82% | 7.95% | 8.02% | 7.52% | 8.91% | 8.32% | 11.58% | 13.25% |
FQTIX Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I | 7.00% | 5.70% | 7.86% | 7.64% | 8.10% | 7.15% | 6.89% | 5.63% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
EHI vs. FQTIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EHI drawdown since its inception was -58.50%, which is greater than FQTIX's maximum drawdown of -24.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EHI and FQTIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EHI | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.50% | -24.62% | -33.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.14% | -2.41% | -6.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.81% | -18.81% | -15.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.30% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.64% | -1.47% | -5.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.09% | -4.42% | -3.67% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.60% | 0.55% | +2.05% |
Volatility
EHI vs. FQTIX - Volatility Comparison
Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc (EHI) has a higher volatility of 4.58% compared to Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX) at 1.68%. This indicates that EHI's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FQTIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EHI | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.58% | 1.68% | +2.90% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.12% | 2.43% | +4.69% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 10.77% | 3.87% | +6.90% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.88% | 5.93% | +7.95% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.42% | 7.80% | +6.62% |