EILIX vs. GISOX

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

EILIX (Eaton Vance International Small-Cap Fund) and GISOX (Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund) are both Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities funds. Their correlation of 0.83 means they have usually moved in the same direction. EILIX charges 1.11%/yr vs 1.15%/yr for GISOX.

Performance

EILIX vs. GISOX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Eaton Vance International Small-Cap Fund (EILIX) and Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund (GISOX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

EILIX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

GISOX

• 1D: 3.83%
• 1M: -5.98%
• 6M: 8.45%
• YTD: 10.86%
• 1Y: 9.01%
• 3Y*: 5.61%
• 5Y*: -4.06%
• 10Y*: 6.76%
• ALL TIME*: 7.45%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
GISOX Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

EILIX vs. GISOX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
EILIX Eaton Vance International Small-Cap Fund	4.60%	16.07%	-1.94%	11.91%	-25.03%	14.05%	13.31%	24.53%	-15.17%	37.21%
GISOX Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund	10.86%	9.82%	-10.00%	14.58%	-37.61%	24.41%	38.16%	31.57%	-17.66%	36.78%

Correlation

The correlation between EILIX and GISOX is 0.67, which is moderate. They have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently, sharing some price drivers without tracking each other closely.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.67
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.75
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.81
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.83
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 4, 2016	0.83

The correlation between EILIX and GISOX shifts across timeframes, from 0.67 (1 year) to 0.83 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Return for Risk

EILIX vs. GISOX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

EILIX

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

GISOX

GISOX Risk / Return Rank: 13
GISOX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 12
GISOX Sortino Ratio Rank: 12
GISOX Omega Ratio Rank: 12
GISOX Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
GISOX Martin Ratio Rank: 14

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

EILIX vs. GISOX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eaton Vance International Small-Cap Fund (EILIX) and Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund (GISOX). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	EILIX	GISOX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	0.44	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	0.77	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.09	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	0.65	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	1.93	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	EILIX	GISOX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-47.98%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-13.42%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-22.45%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-47.98%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-47.98%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-24.75%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-17.54%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.50%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EILIX	GISOX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.21%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	17.37%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	19.71%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	20.59%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	18.95%	—

EILIX vs. GISOX - Expense Ratio Comparison

EILIX has a 1.11% expense ratio, which is lower than GISOX's 1.15% expense ratio.

Dividends

EILIX vs. GISOX - Dividend Comparison

EILIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.10%, more than GISOX's 0.45% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
EILIX Eaton Vance International Small-Cap Fund	8.10%	8.47%	3.60%	1.73%	1.12%	6.11%	1.03%	1.78%	4.89%	3.49%	2.49%
GISOX Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund	0.45%	0.50%	0.45%	0.54%	0.10%	8.61%	0.21%	0.14%	2.76%	1.38%	0.29%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both EILIX and GISOX in my portfolio?

EILIX and GISOX have a correlation of 0.67, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.