IVFIX vs. SNTCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) and Crossmark Steward International Enhanced Index Fund (SNTCX).
IVFIX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Jun 3, 2008. SNTCX is managed by Crossmark Steward Funds. It was launched on Feb 28, 2006.
Performance
IVFIX vs. SNTCX - Performance Comparison
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IVFIX vs. SNTCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IVFIX Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 5.22% | 31.79% | 1.91% | 11.05% | -2.54% | 11.58% | -1.74% | 20.15% | -11.96% | 14.63% |
SNTCX Crossmark Steward International Enhanced Index Fund | -1.29% | 33.58% | 8.58% | 17.60% | -11.61% | 10.82% | 4.89% | 18.97% | -13.17% | 23.33% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, IVFIX achieves a 5.22% return, which is significantly higher than SNTCX's -1.29% return. Over the past 10 years, IVFIX has underperformed SNTCX with an annualized return of 7.06%, while SNTCX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.10% annualized return.
IVFIX
- 1D
- 0.21%
- 1M
- -6.40%
- YTD
- 5.22%
- 6M
- 10.50%
- 1Y
- 23.17%
- 3Y*
- 13.89%
- 5Y*
- 10.28%
- 10Y*
- 7.06%
SNTCX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -9.59%
- YTD
- -1.29%
- 6M
- 2.45%
- 1Y
- 20.41%
- 3Y*
- 16.10%
- 5Y*
- 9.10%
- 10Y*
- 9.10%
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IVFIX vs. SNTCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
IVFIX has a 0.86% expense ratio, which is higher than SNTCX's 0.76% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
IVFIX vs. SNTCX — Risk / Return Rank
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IVFIX vs. SNTCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) and Crossmark Steward International Enhanced Index Fund (SNTCX). 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 | SNTCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.98 | 1.15 | +0.82 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.58 | 1.62 | +0.96 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.24 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.08 | 1.41 | +2.67 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.43 | 6.20 | +11.23 |
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 | SNTCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.98 | 1.15 | +0.82 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.83 | 0.53 | +0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.49 | 0.50 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.21 | 0.20 | +0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between IVFIX and SNTCX is 0.82, 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. SNTCX - Dividend Comparison
IVFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.14%, less than SNTCX's 7.97% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IVFIX Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 3.14% | 3.37% | 4.44% | 4.01% | 3.99% | 3.67% | 3.62% | 3.98% | 4.97% | 4.17% | 3.38% | 3.95% |
SNTCX Crossmark Steward International Enhanced Index Fund | 7.97% | 7.86% | 18.31% | 4.23% | 3.17% | 4.75% | 3.96% | 2.59% | 2.47% | 2.27% | 2.29% | 4.38% |
Drawdowns
IVFIX vs. SNTCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum IVFIX drawdown since its inception was -51.49%, smaller than the maximum SNTCX drawdown of -60.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IVFIX and SNTCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| IVFIX | SNTCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.49% | -60.58% | +9.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.47% | -13.26% | +4.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.29% | -27.08% | +5.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.46% | -39.33% | +5.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.58% | -10.43% | +3.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.69% | -16.21% | +4.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.98% | 3.02% | -1.04% |
Volatility
IVFIX vs. SNTCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund (IVFIX) is 4.54%, while Crossmark Steward International Enhanced Index Fund (SNTCX) has a volatility of 6.86%. This indicates that IVFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SNTCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| IVFIX | SNTCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.54% | 6.86% | -2.32% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.10% | 11.19% | -3.09% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.63% | 17.66% | -3.03% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.96% | 17.12% | -4.16% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.74% | 18.21% | -3.47% |