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