GWOAX vs. GHVIX
Compare and contrast key facts about GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund (GWOAX) and GMO High Yield Fund (GHVIX).
GWOAX is managed by GMO. It was launched on Jun 15, 2005. GHVIX is managed by GMO. It was launched on Jun 25, 2018.
Performance
GWOAX vs. GHVIX - Performance Comparison
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GWOAX vs. GHVIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GWOAX GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 3.10% | 28.37% | 6.14% | 22.49% | -14.10% | 18.53% | 10.53% | 26.56% | -9.18% |
GHVIX GMO High Yield Fund | -0.70% | 9.39% | 1.41% | 12.94% | -8.06% | 10.90% | 5.38% | 8.91% | 3.98% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GWOAX achieves a 3.10% return, which is significantly higher than GHVIX's -0.70% return.
GWOAX
- 1D
- 2.74%
- 1M
- -5.28%
- YTD
- 3.10%
- 6M
- 9.71%
- 1Y
- 28.87%
- 3Y*
- 17.19%
- 5Y*
- 9.50%
- 10Y*
- 11.04%
GHVIX
- 1D
- 0.76%
- 1M
- -1.15%
- YTD
- -0.70%
- 6M
- 0.71%
- 1Y
- 7.02%
- 3Y*
- 6.23%
- 5Y*
- 4.64%
- 10Y*
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GWOAX vs. GHVIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GWOAX has a 0.01% expense ratio, which is lower than GHVIX's 0.46% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GWOAX vs. GHVIX — Risk / Return Rank
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GWOAX vs. GHVIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund (GWOAX) and GMO High Yield Fund (GHVIX). 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.
| GWOAX | GHVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.83 | 1.73 | +0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.51 | 2.47 | +0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.40 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.52 | 2.28 | +0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.23 | 10.58 | +0.65 |
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
| GWOAX | GHVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.83 | 1.73 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.63 | 0.54 | +0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.67 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.44 | 0.62 | -0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between GWOAX and GHVIX is 0.66, 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
GWOAX vs. GHVIX - Dividend Comparison
GWOAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.33%, less than GHVIX's 5.72% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GWOAX GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 4.33% | 4.46% | 0.60% | 6.10% | 7.27% | 12.75% | 3.85% | 4.33% | 3.02% | 3.05% | 6.43% | 12.47% |
GHVIX GMO High Yield Fund | 5.72% | 5.68% | 7.96% | 4.37% | 8.11% | 19.00% | 2.10% | 7.76% | 3.83% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
GWOAX vs. GHVIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GWOAX drawdown since its inception was -49.84%, which is greater than GHVIX's maximum drawdown of -20.48%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GWOAX and GHVIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GWOAX | GHVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.84% | -20.48% | -29.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.43% | -3.19% | -8.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.21% | -13.54% | -12.67% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.28% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.28% | -1.50% | -4.78% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.06% | -2.69% | -6.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.56% | 0.69% | +1.87% |
Volatility
GWOAX vs. GHVIX - Volatility Comparison
GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund (GWOAX) has a higher volatility of 5.89% compared to GMO High Yield Fund (GHVIX) at 1.72%. This indicates that GWOAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GHVIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GWOAX | GHVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.89% | 1.72% | +4.17% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.70% | 2.24% | +7.46% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.92% | 4.24% | +11.68% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.21% | 8.60% | +6.61% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.48% | 8.93% | +7.55% |