FHCOX vs. ISCAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund (FHCOX) and Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund (ISCAX).
FHCOX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Feb 2, 2021. ISCAX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Feb 27, 1996.
Performance
FHCOX vs. ISCAX - Performance Comparison
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FHCOX vs. ISCAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FHCOX Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | 0.49% | 4.94% | 5.34% | 4.80% | 0.76% | 0.14% |
ISCAX Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | -0.29% | 34.01% | 5.67% | 12.61% | -23.62% | 5.59% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FHCOX achieves a 0.49% return, which is significantly higher than ISCAX's -0.29% return.
FHCOX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.10%
- YTD
- 0.49%
- 6M
- 1.61%
- 1Y
- 4.11%
- 3Y*
- 4.79%
- 5Y*
- 3.26%
- 10Y*
- —
ISCAX
- 1D
- 2.84%
- 1M
- -8.34%
- YTD
- -0.29%
- 6M
- 0.17%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 14.25%
- 5Y*
- 4.95%
- 10Y*
- 9.00%
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FHCOX vs. ISCAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FHCOX has a 0.05% expense ratio, which is lower than ISCAX's 1.24% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FHCOX vs. ISCAX — Risk / Return Rank
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FHCOX vs. ISCAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund (FHCOX) and Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund (ISCAX). 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.
| FHCOX | ISCAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.11 | 1.71 | +1.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 11.22 | 2.37 | +8.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 4.11 | 1.34 | +2.77 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 13.72 | 2.18 | +11.54 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 53.04 | 9.41 | +43.62 |
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
| FHCOX | ISCAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.11 | 1.71 | +1.41 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 2.31 | 0.30 | +2.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.53 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 2.30 | 0.49 | +1.81 |
Correlation
The correlation between FHCOX and ISCAX is 0.05, 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
FHCOX vs. ISCAX - Dividend Comparison
FHCOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.12%, less than ISCAX's 7.47% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FHCOX Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | 4.12% | 4.61% | 4.99% | 4.17% | 1.26% | 0.24% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ISCAX Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 7.47% | 7.45% | 0.00% | 0.84% | 0.79% | 7.79% | 5.80% | 4.89% | 15.53% | 6.51% | 0.92% | 12.23% |
Drawdowns
FHCOX vs. ISCAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FHCOX drawdown since its inception was -0.59%, smaller than the maximum ISCAX drawdown of -71.55%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FHCOX and ISCAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FHCOX | ISCAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -0.59% | -71.55% | +70.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.30% | -11.91% | +11.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -0.59% | -40.33% | +39.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -40.33% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.20% | -9.40% | +9.20% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.11% | -22.33% | +22.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.08% | 3.06% | -2.98% |
Volatility
FHCOX vs. ISCAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund (FHCOX) is 0.18%, while Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund (ISCAX) has a volatility of 5.83%. This indicates that FHCOX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ISCAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FHCOX | ISCAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.18% | 5.83% | -5.65% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.97% | 10.76% | -9.79% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.37% | 17.44% | -16.07% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.41% | 17.32% | -15.91% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.40% | 17.31% | -15.91% |