ISCAX vs. FSTSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund (ISCAX) and Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund (FSTSX).
ISCAX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Feb 27, 1996. FSTSX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 3, 2009.
Performance
ISCAX vs. FSTSX - Performance Comparison
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ISCAX vs. FSTSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ISCAX Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | -0.29% | 34.01% | 5.67% | 12.61% | -23.62% | 5.98% | 31.26% | 31.76% | -18.88% | 34.73% |
FSTSX Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | -2.29% | 27.49% | 4.97% | 18.36% | -26.25% | 18.29% | 19.61% | 28.24% | -13.19% | 34.44% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ISCAX achieves a -0.29% return, which is significantly higher than FSTSX's -2.29% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with ISCAX having a 9.00% annualized return and FSTSX not far ahead at 9.15%.
ISCAX
- 1D
- 2.84%
- 1M
- -8.34%
- YTD
- -0.29%
- 6M
- 0.17%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 14.25%
- 5Y*
- 4.95%
- 10Y*
- 9.00%
FSTSX
- 1D
- 2.76%
- 1M
- -7.07%
- YTD
- -2.29%
- 6M
- -0.44%
- 1Y
- 20.19%
- 3Y*
- 12.78%
- 5Y*
- 5.65%
- 10Y*
- 9.15%
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ISCAX vs. FSTSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ISCAX has a 1.24% expense ratio, which is higher than FSTSX's 0.03% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ISCAX vs. FSTSX — Risk / Return Rank
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ISCAX vs. FSTSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund (ISCAX) and Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund (FSTSX). 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.
| ISCAX | FSTSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.71 | 1.37 | +0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.37 | 1.90 | +0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.27 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 1.70 | +0.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.41 | 5.95 | +3.46 |
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
| ISCAX | FSTSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.71 | 1.37 | +0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.30 | 0.35 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.53 | 0.58 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.59 | -0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between ISCAX and FSTSX is 0.89, 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
ISCAX vs. FSTSX - Dividend Comparison
ISCAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.47%, less than FSTSX's 15.59% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ISCAX Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 7.47% | 7.45% | 0.00% | 0.84% | 0.79% | 7.79% | 5.80% | 4.89% | 15.53% | 6.51% | 0.92% | 12.23% |
FSTSX Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 15.59% | 15.24% | 10.22% | 3.34% | 6.38% | 13.22% | 0.81% | 4.27% | 10.99% | 6.30% | 4.01% | 7.32% |
Drawdowns
ISCAX vs. FSTSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ISCAX drawdown since its inception was -71.55%, which is greater than FSTSX's maximum drawdown of -38.91%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ISCAX and FSTSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ISCAX | FSTSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -71.55% | -38.91% | -32.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.91% | -11.22% | -0.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.33% | -38.91% | -1.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.33% | -38.91% | -1.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.40% | -8.77% | -0.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.33% | -7.95% | -14.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.06% | 3.20% | -0.14% |
Volatility
ISCAX vs. FSTSX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund (ISCAX) is 5.83%, while Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund (FSTSX) has a volatility of 6.72%. This indicates that ISCAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FSTSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ISCAX | FSTSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.83% | 6.72% | -0.89% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.76% | 10.06% | +0.70% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.44% | 15.42% | +2.02% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.32% | 16.31% | +1.01% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.31% | 15.82% | +1.49% |