IGIEX vs. EFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Ashmore Emerging Markets Investment Grade Income Fund (IGIEX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX).
IGIEX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Sep 16, 2020. EFEIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Nov 3, 2013.
Performance
IGIEX vs. EFEIX - Performance Comparison
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IGIEX vs. EFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IGIEX Ashmore Emerging Markets Investment Grade Income Fund | -0.62% | 18.29% | 6.74% | 7.76% | -16.44% | -2.75% | 6.18% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | -4.81% | 20.69% | 24.12% | 10.60% | -15.91% | 24.18% | 13.39% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, IGIEX achieves a -0.62% return, which is significantly higher than EFEIX's -4.81% return.
IGIEX
- 1D
- -0.23%
- 1M
- -3.39%
- YTD
- -0.62%
- 6M
- 3.51%
- 1Y
- 14.02%
- 3Y*
- 9.98%
- 5Y*
- 2.67%
- 10Y*
- —
EFEIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -10.76%
- YTD
- -4.81%
- 6M
- -1.64%
- 1Y
- 12.63%
- 3Y*
- 15.99%
- 5Y*
- 9.66%
- 10Y*
- 6.72%
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IGIEX vs. EFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
IGIEX has a 0.72% expense ratio, which is lower than EFEIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
IGIEX vs. EFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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EFEIX
IGIEX vs. EFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ashmore Emerging Markets Investment Grade Income Fund (IGIEX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX). 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.
| IGIEX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.49 | 1.00 | +1.49 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.68 | 1.36 | +2.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.19 | +0.34 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.91 | 1.03 | +1.88 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.08 | 3.59 | +9.48 |
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
| IGIEX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.49 | 1.00 | +1.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.49 | 1.00 | -0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.62 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.36 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between IGIEX and EFEIX is 0.29, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
IGIEX vs. EFEIX - Dividend Comparison
IGIEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.12%, less than EFEIX's 11.96% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IGIEX Ashmore Emerging Markets Investment Grade Income Fund | 7.12% | 7.40% | 6.42% | 4.00% | 3.19% | 2.31% | 0.82% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 11.96% | 11.69% | 2.15% | 2.26% | 0.17% | 1.61% | 0.96% | 1.63% | 1.44% | 0.88% | 0.38% |
Drawdowns
IGIEX vs. EFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum IGIEX drawdown since its inception was -25.61%, smaller than the maximum EFEIX drawdown of -40.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IGIEX and EFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| IGIEX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.61% | -40.50% | +14.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.01% | -11.62% | +6.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.61% | -20.83% | -4.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -40.50% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.60% | -11.62% | +8.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.86% | -12.38% | +3.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.12% | 3.32% | -2.20% |
Volatility
IGIEX vs. EFEIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Ashmore Emerging Markets Investment Grade Income Fund (IGIEX) is 1.95%, while Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX) has a volatility of 6.28%. This indicates that IGIEX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EFEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| IGIEX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.95% | 6.28% | -4.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.39% | 8.74% | -5.35% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 5.83% | 12.26% | -6.43% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.52% | 9.69% | -4.17% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.39% | 10.93% | -5.54% |