GERIX vs. EFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund (GERIX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX).
GERIX is managed by Goldman Sachs. It was launched on Oct 4, 2007. EFEIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Nov 3, 2013.
Performance
GERIX vs. EFEIX - Performance Comparison
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GERIX vs. EFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GERIX Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund | 2.51% | 32.58% | 7.76% | 12.90% | -21.20% | 1.15% | 20.65% | 13.69% | -16.12% | 39.32% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | -4.81% | 20.69% | 24.12% | 10.60% | -15.91% | 24.18% | -4.12% | 14.07% | -18.04% | 19.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GERIX achieves a 2.51% return, which is significantly higher than EFEIX's -4.81% return. Over the past 10 years, GERIX has outperformed EFEIX with an annualized return of 8.51%, while EFEIX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.72% annualized return.
GERIX
- 1D
- -0.95%
- 1M
- -12.26%
- YTD
- 2.51%
- 6M
- 6.40%
- 1Y
- 32.08%
- 3Y*
- 16.86%
- 5Y*
- 4.50%
- 10Y*
- 8.51%
EFEIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -10.76%
- YTD
- -4.81%
- 6M
- -1.64%
- 1Y
- 12.63%
- 3Y*
- 15.99%
- 5Y*
- 9.66%
- 10Y*
- 6.72%
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GERIX vs. EFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GERIX has a 1.09% expense ratio, which is lower than EFEIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GERIX vs. EFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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GERIX vs. EFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund (GERIX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX). 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.
| GERIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.75 | 1.00 | +0.75 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.27 | 1.36 | +0.92 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.19 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.25 | 1.03 | +1.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.63 | 3.59 | +5.04 |
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
| GERIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.75 | 1.00 | +0.75 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | 1.00 | -0.72 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.49 | 0.62 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.18 | 0.36 | -0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between GERIX and EFEIX is 0.52, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
GERIX vs. EFEIX - Dividend Comparison
GERIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.16%, less than EFEIX's 11.96% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GERIX Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund | 2.16% | 2.22% | 1.38% | 3.91% | 2.64% | 21.39% | 1.14% | 1.97% | 2.25% | 5.38% | 1.33% | 1.34% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 11.96% | 11.69% | 2.15% | 2.26% | 0.17% | 1.61% | 0.96% | 1.63% | 1.44% | 0.88% | 0.38% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
GERIX vs. EFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GERIX drawdown since its inception was -65.24%, which is greater than EFEIX's maximum drawdown of -40.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GERIX and EFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GERIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.24% | -40.50% | -24.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.26% | -11.62% | -1.64% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.26% | -20.83% | -16.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.58% | -40.50% | -1.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.26% | -11.62% | -1.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.99% | -12.38% | -2.61% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.46% | 3.32% | +0.14% |
Volatility
GERIX vs. EFEIX - Volatility Comparison
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund (GERIX) has a higher volatility of 8.76% compared to Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX) at 6.28%. This indicates that GERIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than EFEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GERIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.76% | 6.28% | +2.48% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.91% | 8.74% | +5.17% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.26% | 12.26% | +6.00% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.26% | 9.69% | +6.57% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.55% | 10.93% | +6.62% |