IEGAX vs. VAFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco EQV International Small Company Fund (IEGAX) and Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A (VAFAX).
IEGAX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Aug 30, 2000. VAFAX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Jun 23, 2005.
Performance
IEGAX vs. VAFAX - Performance Comparison
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IEGAX vs. VAFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IEGAX Invesco EQV International Small Company Fund | -2.13% | 25.92% | -2.63% | 14.10% | -11.28% | 18.40% | 10.18% | 18.54% | -18.70% | 33.43% |
VAFAX Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A | -9.70% | 11.86% | 34.78% | 40.91% | -31.20% | 11.13% | 42.15% | 36.55% | -3.99% | 27.11% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, IEGAX achieves a -2.13% return, which is significantly higher than VAFAX's -9.70% return. Over the past 10 years, IEGAX has underperformed VAFAX with an annualized return of 7.78%, while VAFAX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.99% annualized return.
IEGAX
- 1D
- 2.22%
- 1M
- -9.09%
- YTD
- -2.13%
- 6M
- 0.49%
- 1Y
- 18.43%
- 3Y*
- 9.62%
- 5Y*
- 5.71%
- 10Y*
- 7.78%
VAFAX
- 1D
- 4.44%
- 1M
- -5.93%
- YTD
- -9.70%
- 6M
- -12.22%
- 1Y
- 14.68%
- 3Y*
- 19.34%
- 5Y*
- 7.06%
- 10Y*
- 13.99%
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IEGAX vs. VAFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
IEGAX has a 1.49% expense ratio, which is higher than VAFAX's 0.95% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
IEGAX vs. VAFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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VAFAX
IEGAX vs. VAFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco EQV International Small Company Fund (IEGAX) and Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A (VAFAX). 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.
| IEGAX | VAFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.26 | 0.63 | +0.63 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.71 | 1.06 | +0.65 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.15 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 0.65 | +0.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.10 | 2.03 | +3.07 |
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
| IEGAX | VAFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.26 | 0.63 | +0.63 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.44 | 0.31 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.56 | 0.63 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.53 | -0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between IEGAX and VAFAX is 0.61, 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
IEGAX vs. VAFAX - Dividend Comparison
IEGAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 14.25%, less than VAFAX's 15.61% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IEGAX Invesco EQV International Small Company Fund | 14.25% | 13.95% | 3.17% | 2.26% | 2.98% | 4.22% | 1.11% | 4.55% | 3.87% | 6.32% | 6.29% | 8.20% |
VAFAX Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A | 15.61% | 14.09% | 3.74% | 0.00% | 8.32% | 26.50% | 8.78% | 6.85% | 10.42% | 5.37% | 4.08% | 4.90% |
Drawdowns
IEGAX vs. VAFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum IEGAX drawdown since its inception was -65.36%, which is greater than VAFAX's maximum drawdown of -48.48%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IEGAX and VAFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| IEGAX | VAFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.36% | -48.48% | -16.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.41% | -19.27% | +6.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.64% | -38.86% | +15.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.09% | -38.86% | -4.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.46% | -15.69% | +5.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.31% | -8.16% | -5.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.12% | 6.14% | -3.02% |
Volatility
IEGAX vs. VAFAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Invesco EQV International Small Company Fund (IEGAX) is 7.03%, while Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A (VAFAX) has a volatility of 8.31%. This indicates that IEGAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VAFAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| IEGAX | VAFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.03% | 8.31% | -1.28% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.61% | 15.69% | -5.08% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.31% | 25.39% | -10.08% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.96% | 23.03% | -10.07% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.96% | 22.23% | -8.27% |