HISIX vs. HOVLX
Compare and contrast key facts about Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) and Homestead Funds Value Fund (HOVLX).
HISIX is managed by Homestead. It was launched on Jan 21, 2001. HOVLX is managed by Homestead. It was launched on Nov 19, 1990.
Performance
HISIX vs. HOVLX - Performance Comparison
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HISIX vs. HOVLX - 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% |
HOVLX Homestead Funds Value Fund | -1.23% | 14.60% | 14.29% | 12.03% | -5.67% | 25.09% | 7.74% | 27.72% | -6.52% | 22.22% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HISIX achieves a -0.57% return, which is significantly higher than HOVLX's -1.23% return. Over the past 10 years, HISIX has underperformed HOVLX with an annualized return of 8.67%, while HOVLX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.56% annualized return.
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%
HOVLX
- 1D
- -0.50%
- 1M
- -8.11%
- YTD
- -1.23%
- 6M
- 1.28%
- 1Y
- 11.87%
- 3Y*
- 13.63%
- 5Y*
- 9.21%
- 10Y*
- 11.56%
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HISIX vs. HOVLX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HISIX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than HOVLX's 0.63% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HISIX vs. HOVLX — Risk / Return Rank
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HISIX vs. HOVLX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) and Homestead Funds Value Fund (HOVLX). 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 | HOVLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.81 | 0.80 | +0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.20 | 1.18 | +0.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.18 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.08 | 0.90 | +0.18 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.11 | 3.92 | +0.19 |
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 | HOVLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 | 0.80 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.30 | 0.61 | -0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.52 | 0.65 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.20 | 0.60 | -0.39 |
Correlation
The correlation between HISIX and HOVLX is 0.72, 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. HOVLX - Dividend Comparison
HISIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.94%, more than HOVLX's 10.75% 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% |
HOVLX Homestead Funds Value Fund | 10.75% | 10.62% | 9.71% | 5.75% | 10.54% | 8.65% | 16.55% | 15.30% | 11.01% | 5.34% | 10.00% | 7.22% |
Drawdowns
HISIX vs. HOVLX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HISIX drawdown since its inception was -48.03%, smaller than the maximum HOVLX drawdown of -57.90%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HISIX and HOVLX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HISIX | HOVLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.03% | -57.90% | +9.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.16% | -12.15% | +0.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.55% | -19.32% | -13.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.55% | -38.08% | +5.53% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.16% | -8.24% | -2.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.21% | -6.84% | -5.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.94% | 2.81% | +0.13% |
Volatility
HISIX vs. HOVLX - Volatility Comparison
Homestead International Equity Fund (HISIX) has a higher volatility of 6.52% compared to Homestead Funds Value Fund (HOVLX) at 3.82%. This indicates that HISIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HOVLX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HISIX | HOVLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.52% | 3.82% | +2.70% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.82% | 8.28% | +2.54% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.41% | 16.33% | +0.08% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.30% | 15.07% | +1.23% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.70% | 17.89% | -1.19% |