IIVAX vs. EMTIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX) and Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund (EMTIX).
IIVAX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Apr 2, 2001. EMTIX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Aug 30, 2011.
Performance
IIVAX vs. EMTIX - Performance Comparison
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IIVAX vs. EMTIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IIVAX Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 0.78% | 9.49% | 8.57% | 12.02% | -8.35% | 27.49% | 3.25% | 24.62% | -11.87% | 15.16% |
EMTIX Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund | -1.26% | 14.58% | 4.69% | 13.05% | -13.33% | -4.00% | 7.14% | 13.48% | -6.71% | 12.68% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, IIVAX achieves a 0.78% return, which is significantly higher than EMTIX's -1.26% return. Over the past 10 years, IIVAX has outperformed EMTIX with an annualized return of 9.33%, while EMTIX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.30% annualized return.
IIVAX
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- -6.68%
- YTD
- 0.78%
- 6M
- 2.98%
- 1Y
- 13.12%
- 3Y*
- 9.96%
- 5Y*
- 6.32%
- 10Y*
- 9.33%
EMTIX
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- -4.41%
- YTD
- -1.26%
- 6M
- 2.58%
- 1Y
- 11.00%
- 3Y*
- 9.08%
- 5Y*
- 3.28%
- 10Y*
- 4.30%
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IIVAX vs. EMTIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
IIVAX has a 1.23% expense ratio, which is higher than EMTIX's 0.85% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
IIVAX vs. EMTIX — Risk / Return Rank
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IIVAX vs. EMTIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX) and Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund (EMTIX). 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.
| IIVAX | EMTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.74 | 2.21 | -1.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.16 | 2.99 | -1.82 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.48 | -0.33 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.92 | 2.34 | -1.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.62 | 10.43 | -6.81 |
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
| IIVAX | EMTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.74 | 2.21 | -1.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.34 | 0.58 | -0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.46 | 0.66 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.48 | 0.71 | -0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between IIVAX and EMTIX is 0.35, 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
IIVAX vs. EMTIX - Dividend Comparison
IIVAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.50%, more than EMTIX's 5.76% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IIVAX Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 10.50% | 10.58% | 12.75% | 4.83% | 9.72% | 10.94% | 0.48% | 3.17% | 12.58% | 13.20% | 5.91% | 9.34% |
EMTIX Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund | 5.76% | 5.77% | 6.98% | 5.11% | 4.16% | 4.03% | 2.02% | 4.80% | 3.27% | 5.10% | 3.48% | 4.30% |
Drawdowns
IIVAX vs. EMTIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum IIVAX drawdown since its inception was -57.38%, which is greater than EMTIX's maximum drawdown of -25.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IIVAX and EMTIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| IIVAX | EMTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.38% | -25.28% | -32.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.98% | -4.69% | -8.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.12% | -25.28% | +2.16% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.13% | -25.28% | -18.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.84% | -4.69% | -3.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.38% | -4.94% | -3.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.30% | 1.06% | +2.24% |
Volatility
IIVAX vs. EMTIX - Volatility Comparison
Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (IIVAX) has a higher volatility of 4.05% compared to Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund (EMTIX) at 2.44%. This indicates that IIVAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than EMTIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| IIVAX | EMTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.05% | 2.44% | +1.61% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.92% | 3.41% | +6.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.39% | 5.00% | +13.39% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.62% | 5.66% | +12.96% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.51% | 6.54% | +13.97% |