IASMX vs. DFRSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund (IASMX) and DFA Asia Pacific Small Company (DFRSX).
IASMX is managed by Guinness Atkinson. It was launched on Apr 28, 1996. DFRSX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Jan 4, 1993.
Performance
IASMX vs. DFRSX - Performance Comparison
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IASMX vs. DFRSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IASMX Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund | -1.19% | 29.64% | 4.38% | 5.95% | -28.04% | -6.46% | 26.02% | 29.32% | -17.58% | 47.12% |
DFRSX DFA Asia Pacific Small Company | -4.61% | 34.73% | 0.27% | 3.99% | -16.96% | 12.59% | 14.24% | 13.30% | -15.48% | 25.17% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, IASMX achieves a -1.19% return, which is significantly higher than DFRSX's -4.61% return. Over the past 10 years, IASMX has outperformed DFRSX with an annualized return of 7.59%, while DFRSX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.02% annualized return.
IASMX
- 1D
- -0.27%
- 1M
- -8.38%
- YTD
- -1.19%
- 6M
- -2.18%
- 1Y
- 26.03%
- 3Y*
- 9.95%
- 5Y*
- -1.62%
- 10Y*
- 7.59%
DFRSX
- 1D
- -0.63%
- 1M
- -12.55%
- YTD
- -4.61%
- 6M
- -2.53%
- 1Y
- 27.45%
- 3Y*
- 9.69%
- 5Y*
- 3.60%
- 10Y*
- 6.02%
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IASMX vs. DFRSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
IASMX has a 1.98% expense ratio, which is higher than DFRSX's 0.42% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
IASMX vs. DFRSX — Risk / Return Rank
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IASMX vs. DFRSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund (IASMX) and DFA Asia Pacific Small Company (DFRSX). 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.
| IASMX | DFRSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.26 | 1.45 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.80 | 1.90 | -0.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.30 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.49 | 1.82 | -0.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.38 | 6.50 | -0.12 |
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
| IASMX | DFRSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.26 | 1.45 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.08 | 0.21 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.37 | 0.36 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.16 | 0.32 | -0.16 |
Correlation
The correlation between IASMX and DFRSX is 0.67, 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
IASMX vs. DFRSX - Dividend Comparison
IASMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.01%, more than DFRSX's 5.15% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IASMX Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund | 7.01% | 6.92% | 1.51% | 1.16% | 3.40% | 9.14% | 5.78% | 6.61% | 12.82% | 0.90% | 1.44% | 1.18% |
DFRSX DFA Asia Pacific Small Company | 5.15% | 4.92% | 4.66% | 4.70% | 9.99% | 12.82% | 2.91% | 4.56% | 3.48% | 4.01% | 3.79% | 3.96% |
Drawdowns
IASMX vs. DFRSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum IASMX drawdown since its inception was -76.53%, which is greater than DFRSX's maximum drawdown of -69.06%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IASMX and DFRSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| IASMX | DFRSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -76.53% | -69.06% | -7.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.27% | -14.20% | -1.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -49.08% | -30.18% | -18.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -52.51% | -46.25% | -6.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -18.06% | -14.20% | -3.86% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -33.36% | -17.28% | -16.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.57% | 3.97% | -0.40% |
Volatility
IASMX vs. DFRSX - Volatility Comparison
Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund (IASMX) has a higher volatility of 6.81% compared to DFA Asia Pacific Small Company (DFRSX) at 6.08%. This indicates that IASMX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DFRSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| IASMX | DFRSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.81% | 6.08% | +0.73% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.32% | 12.03% | +0.29% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.10% | 18.54% | +1.56% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.22% | 17.14% | +4.08% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.61% | 16.98% | +3.63% |