GICIX vs. FSTSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund (GICIX) and Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund (FSTSX).
GICIX is managed by Goldman Sachs. It was launched on Sep 27, 2007. FSTSX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 3, 2009.
Performance
GICIX vs. FSTSX - Performance Comparison
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GICIX vs. FSTSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GICIX Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund | -0.43% | 42.83% | 5.57% | 15.11% | -18.53% | 13.03% | 7.69% | 21.59% | -18.80% | 33.05% |
FSTSX Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | -4.92% | 27.49% | 4.97% | 18.36% | -26.25% | 18.29% | 19.61% | 28.24% | -13.19% | 34.44% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GICIX achieves a -0.43% return, which is significantly higher than FSTSX's -4.92% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with GICIX having a 8.87% annualized return and FSTSX not far behind at 8.86%.
GICIX
- 1D
- -0.56%
- 1M
- -13.39%
- YTD
- -0.43%
- 6M
- 4.53%
- 1Y
- 33.09%
- 3Y*
- 17.47%
- 5Y*
- 8.24%
- 10Y*
- 8.87%
FSTSX
- 1D
- -0.18%
- 1M
- -11.22%
- YTD
- -4.92%
- 6M
- -3.31%
- 1Y
- 17.66%
- 3Y*
- 11.76%
- 5Y*
- 5.42%
- 10Y*
- 8.86%
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GICIX vs. FSTSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GICIX has a 0.87% expense ratio, which is higher than FSTSX's 0.03% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GICIX vs. FSTSX — Risk / Return Rank
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GICIX vs. FSTSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund (GICIX) and Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund (FSTSX). 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.
| GICIX | FSTSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.99 | 1.05 | +0.95 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.50 | 1.48 | +1.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.21 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.30 | 1.30 | +1.00 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.49 | 4.56 | +4.93 |
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
| GICIX | FSTSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.99 | 1.05 | +0.95 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.51 | 0.33 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.53 | 0.56 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.58 | -0.21 |
Correlation
The correlation between GICIX and FSTSX is 0.92, 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
GICIX vs. FSTSX - Dividend Comparison
GICIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.12%, less than FSTSX's 16.03% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GICIX Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund | 8.12% | 8.08% | 4.77% | 3.04% | 3.10% | 3.39% | 1.87% | 3.47% | 1.68% | 8.29% | 2.79% | 1.69% |
FSTSX Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 16.03% | 15.24% | 10.22% | 3.34% | 6.38% | 13.22% | 0.81% | 4.27% | 10.99% | 6.30% | 4.01% | 7.32% |
Drawdowns
GICIX vs. FSTSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GICIX drawdown since its inception was -56.71%, which is greater than FSTSX's maximum drawdown of -38.91%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GICIX and FSTSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GICIX | FSTSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.71% | -38.91% | -17.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.39% | -11.22% | -2.17% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.53% | -38.91% | +4.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.84% | -38.91% | -4.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.39% | -11.22% | -2.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.00% | -7.95% | -3.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 3.19% | +0.06% |
Volatility
GICIX vs. FSTSX - Volatility Comparison
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund (GICIX) has a higher volatility of 6.79% compared to Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund (FSTSX) at 6.05%. This indicates that GICIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FSTSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GICIX | FSTSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.79% | 6.05% | +0.74% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.14% | 9.68% | +1.46% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.11% | 15.21% | +0.90% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.31% | 16.26% | +0.05% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.65% | 15.80% | +0.85% |