HISIX vs. FSGEX
Compare and contrast key facts about Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) and Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGEX).
HISIX is managed by Homestead. It was launched on Jan 21, 2001. FSGEX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 29, 2009.
Performance
HISIX vs. FSGEX - Performance Comparison
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HISIX vs. FSGEX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HISIX Homestead International Equity Fund | -0.57% | 22.29% | 1.01% | 15.88% | -19.24% | 11.09% | 21.35% | 24.83% | -12.75% | 28.13% |
FSGEX Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | -1.20% | 32.99% | 5.34% | 15.56% | -15.75% | 7.77% | 10.75% | 21.41% | -13.99% | 27.47% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HISIX achieves a -0.57% return, which is significantly higher than FSGEX's -1.20% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with HISIX having a 8.67% annualized return and FSGEX not far behind at 8.55%.
HISIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -11.16%
- YTD
- -0.57%
- 6M
- 3.53%
- 1Y
- 13.83%
- 3Y*
- 9.48%
- 5Y*
- 4.93%
- 10Y*
- 8.67%
FSGEX
- 1D
- -0.06%
- 1M
- -11.07%
- YTD
- -1.20%
- 6M
- 3.57%
- 1Y
- 23.80%
- 3Y*
- 14.32%
- 5Y*
- 6.98%
- 10Y*
- 8.55%
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HISIX vs. FSGEX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HISIX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than FSGEX's 0.01% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HISIX vs. FSGEX — Risk / Return Rank
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HISIX vs. FSGEX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) and Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGEX). 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.
| HISIX | FSGEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.81 | 1.43 | -0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.20 | 1.93 | -0.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.29 | -0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.08 | 1.89 | -0.81 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.11 | 7.46 | -3.35 |
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
| HISIX | FSGEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 | 1.43 | -0.62 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.30 | 0.46 | -0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.52 | 0.53 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.20 | 0.36 | -0.16 |
Correlation
The correlation between HISIX and FSGEX is 0.94, 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
HISIX vs. FSGEX - Dividend Comparison
HISIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.94%, more than FSGEX's 3.06% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HISIX Homestead International Equity Fund | 10.94% | 10.88% | 2.76% | 5.75% | 5.12% | 4.46% | 0.60% | 1.08% | 1.77% | 0.95% | 0.94% | 7.46% |
FSGEX Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 3.06% | 3.02% | 2.98% | 2.90% | 2.78% | 2.59% | 1.68% | 2.10% | 2.86% | 2.48% | 2.56% | 2.61% |
Drawdowns
HISIX vs. FSGEX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HISIX drawdown since its inception was -48.03%, which is greater than FSGEX's maximum drawdown of -34.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HISIX and FSGEX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HISIX | FSGEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.03% | -34.74% | -13.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.16% | -11.24% | +0.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.55% | -29.66% | -2.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.55% | -34.74% | +2.19% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.16% | -11.24% | +0.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.21% | -8.51% | -3.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.94% | 2.86% | +0.08% |
Volatility
HISIX vs. FSGEX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) is 6.52%, while Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGEX) has a volatility of 7.21%. This indicates that HISIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FSGEX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HISIX | FSGEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.52% | 7.21% | -0.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.82% | 10.85% | -0.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.41% | 16.09% | +0.32% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.30% | 15.14% | +1.16% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.70% | 16.12% | +0.58% |