IVFIX vs. IGAAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) and American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A (IGAAX).
IVFIX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Jun 3, 2008. IGAAX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Oct 1, 2008.
Performance
IVFIX vs. IGAAX - Performance Comparison
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IVFIX vs. IGAAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IVFIX Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 6.75% | 31.79% | 1.91% | 11.05% | -2.54% | 11.58% | -1.74% | 20.15% | -11.96% | 14.63% |
IGAAX American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A | 1.55% | 35.09% | 3.28% | 15.25% | -15.47% | 9.80% | 7.78% | 27.11% | -14.38% | 26.08% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, IVFIX achieves a 6.75% return, which is significantly higher than IGAAX's 1.55% return. Over the past 10 years, IVFIX has underperformed IGAAX with an annualized return of 7.22%, while IGAAX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.77% annualized return.
IVFIX
- 1D
- 1.46%
- 1M
- -4.48%
- YTD
- 6.75%
- 6M
- 11.60%
- 1Y
- 24.65%
- 3Y*
- 14.44%
- 5Y*
- 10.48%
- 10Y*
- 7.22%
IGAAX
- 1D
- 2.33%
- 1M
- -7.31%
- YTD
- 1.55%
- 6M
- 6.45%
- 1Y
- 26.97%
- 3Y*
- 14.95%
- 5Y*
- 7.44%
- 10Y*
- 8.77%
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IVFIX vs. IGAAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
IVFIX has a 0.86% expense ratio, which is lower than IGAAX's 0.91% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
IVFIX vs. IGAAX — Risk / Return Rank
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IVFIX vs. IGAAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) and American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A (IGAAX). 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.
| IVFIX | IGAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.12 | 1.92 | +0.21 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.75 | 2.43 | +0.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.39 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.40 | 2.44 | +1.96 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.54 | 9.51 | +9.03 |
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
| IVFIX | IGAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.12 | 1.92 | +0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.84 | 0.52 | +0.33 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.50 | 0.56 | -0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.22 | 0.44 | -0.22 |
Correlation
The correlation between IVFIX and IGAAX is 0.84, 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
IVFIX vs. IGAAX - Dividend Comparison
IVFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.09%, less than IGAAX's 8.12% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IVFIX Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 3.09% | 3.37% | 4.44% | 4.01% | 3.99% | 3.67% | 3.62% | 3.98% | 4.97% | 4.17% | 3.38% | 3.95% |
IGAAX American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A | 8.12% | 8.14% | 3.37% | 2.29% | 4.00% | 6.91% | 1.37% | 2.40% | 2.81% | 1.85% | 2.35% | 3.25% |
Drawdowns
IVFIX vs. IGAAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum IVFIX drawdown since its inception was -51.49%, which is greater than IGAAX's maximum drawdown of -35.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IVFIX and IGAAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| IVFIX | IGAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.49% | -35.79% | -15.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.47% | -10.92% | +2.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.29% | -30.57% | +9.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.46% | -35.79% | +2.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.22% | -8.84% | +3.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.69% | -7.96% | -3.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.01% | 2.80% | -0.79% |
Volatility
IVFIX vs. IGAAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) is 4.59%, while American Funds International Growth and Income Fund Class A (IGAAX) has a volatility of 6.30%. This indicates that IVFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IGAAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| IVFIX | IGAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.59% | 6.30% | -1.71% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.19% | 9.67% | -1.48% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.67% | 14.55% | +0.12% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.97% | 14.43% | -1.46% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.74% | 15.82% | -1.08% |