ISHYX vs. GWMEX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund (ISHYX) and AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund (GWMEX).
ISHYX is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Sep 29, 2015. GWMEX is managed by AMG. It was launched on Dec 29, 2005.
Performance
ISHYX vs. GWMEX - Performance Comparison
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ISHYX vs. GWMEX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ISHYX Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 0.13% | 3.92% | 6.43% | 3.58% | -8.99% | 5.96% | -0.31% | 7.84% | 2.27% | 8.04% |
GWMEX AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund | -1.47% | 2.50% | 2.61% | 10.89% | -17.86% | 15.05% | 6.32% | 12.51% | -0.06% | 9.79% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ISHYX achieves a 0.13% return, which is significantly higher than GWMEX's -1.47% return. Over the past 10 years, ISHYX has underperformed GWMEX with an annualized return of 2.84%, while GWMEX has yielded a comparatively higher 3.39% annualized return.
ISHYX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -1.79%
- YTD
- 0.13%
- 6M
- 1.85%
- 1Y
- 3.51%
- 3Y*
- 4.15%
- 5Y*
- 1.66%
- 10Y*
- 2.84%
GWMEX
- 1D
- 0.35%
- 1M
- -3.61%
- YTD
- -1.47%
- 6M
- 0.39%
- 1Y
- 2.09%
- 3Y*
- 3.07%
- 5Y*
- 1.70%
- 10Y*
- 3.39%
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ISHYX vs. GWMEX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ISHYX has a 0.59% expense ratio, which is lower than GWMEX's 0.64% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ISHYX vs. GWMEX — Risk / Return Rank
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ISHYX vs. GWMEX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund (ISHYX) and AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund (GWMEX). 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.
| ISHYX | GWMEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.09 | 0.32 | +0.77 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.49 | 0.47 | +1.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.09 | +0.22 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.12 | 0.30 | +0.82 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.57 | 0.79 | +2.78 |
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
| ISHYX | GWMEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.09 | 0.32 | +0.77 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.54 | 0.22 | +0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.86 | 0.50 | +0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.90 | 0.63 | +0.27 |
Correlation
The correlation between ISHYX and GWMEX is 0.72, 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
ISHYX vs. GWMEX - Dividend Comparison
ISHYX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.29%, more than GWMEX's 3.48% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ISHYX Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 4.29% | 4.65% | 4.40% | 3.38% | 3.99% | 3.58% | 3.58% | 3.45% | 3.59% | 3.51% | 3.60% | 0.00% |
GWMEX AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund | 3.48% | 3.67% | 3.38% | 3.10% | 3.33% | 13.26% | 3.63% | 4.59% | 5.82% | 2.97% | 7.96% | 4.77% |
Drawdowns
ISHYX vs. GWMEX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ISHYX drawdown since its inception was -13.64%, smaller than the maximum GWMEX drawdown of -36.30%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ISHYX and GWMEX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ISHYX | GWMEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.64% | -36.30% | +22.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.79% | -7.14% | +3.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.03% | -24.06% | +12.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -13.64% | -24.06% | +10.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.79% | -5.69% | +3.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.68% | -5.72% | +3.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.19% | 2.76% | -1.57% |
Volatility
ISHYX vs. GWMEX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund (ISHYX) is 0.68%, while AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund (GWMEX) has a volatility of 1.73%. This indicates that ISHYX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GWMEX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ISHYX | GWMEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.68% | 1.73% | -1.05% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.40% | 2.41% | -1.01% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.83% | 7.30% | -3.47% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.07% | 7.77% | -4.70% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.33% | 6.73% | -3.40% |