IVIAX vs. WMGAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund (IVIAX) and Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund (WMGAX).
IVIAX is managed by Delaware Funds. It was launched on May 13, 1997. WMGAX is managed by Delaware Funds. It was launched on Jun 30, 2000.
Performance
IVIAX vs. WMGAX - Performance Comparison
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IVIAX vs. WMGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IVIAX Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund | -6.56% | 23.95% | 3.66% | 16.71% | -15.37% | 13.99% | 7.08% | 18.48% | -17.87% | 22.74% |
WMGAX Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund | -7.05% | 0.83% | 10.02% | 19.97% | -30.68% | 16.22% | 48.56% | 38.01% | -0.20% | 26.95% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, IVIAX achieves a -6.56% return, which is significantly higher than WMGAX's -7.05% return. Over the past 10 years, IVIAX has underperformed WMGAX with an annualized return of 6.36%, while WMGAX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.65% annualized return.
IVIAX
- 1D
- 3.03%
- 1M
- -9.22%
- YTD
- -6.56%
- 6M
- -5.45%
- 1Y
- 7.74%
- 3Y*
- 9.03%
- 5Y*
- 4.65%
- 10Y*
- 6.36%
WMGAX
- 1D
- 3.21%
- 1M
- -8.92%
- YTD
- -7.05%
- 6M
- -10.10%
- 1Y
- 2.10%
- 3Y*
- 3.61%
- 5Y*
- -0.80%
- 10Y*
- 10.65%
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IVIAX vs. WMGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
IVIAX has a 1.04% expense ratio, which is lower than WMGAX's 1.12% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
IVIAX vs. WMGAX — Risk / Return Rank
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IVIAX vs. WMGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund (IVIAX) and Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund (WMGAX). 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.
| IVIAX | WMGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.44 | 0.11 | +0.33 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.73 | 0.34 | +0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.04 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.45 | 0.15 | +0.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.71 | 0.50 | +1.22 |
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
| IVIAX | WMGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.44 | 0.11 | +0.33 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | -0.03 | +0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.37 | 0.46 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.28 | 0.37 | -0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between IVIAX and WMGAX is 0.63, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
IVIAX vs. WMGAX - Dividend Comparison
IVIAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.90%, more than WMGAX's 11.94% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IVIAX Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund | 12.90% | 12.05% | 0.69% | 2.55% | 0.82% | 2.43% | 0.98% | 2.39% | 9.63% | 1.01% | 1.59% | 0.82% |
WMGAX Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund | 11.94% | 11.10% | 15.30% | 6.66% | 11.94% | 13.08% | 9.97% | 5.23% | 10.28% | 7.92% | 3.98% | 10.88% |
Drawdowns
IVIAX vs. WMGAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum IVIAX drawdown since its inception was -56.37%, roughly equal to the maximum WMGAX drawdown of -53.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IVIAX and WMGAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| IVIAX | WMGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.37% | -53.74% | -2.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.58% | -16.16% | +1.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.46% | -42.95% | +12.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.87% | -42.95% | +2.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.95% | -22.94% | +10.99% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.35% | -13.58% | +1.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.81% | 5.03% | -1.22% |
Volatility
IVIAX vs. WMGAX - Volatility Comparison
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund (IVIAX) has a higher volatility of 9.06% compared to Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund (WMGAX) at 6.99%. This indicates that IVIAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than WMGAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| IVIAX | WMGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.06% | 6.99% | +2.07% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.77% | 13.16% | -0.39% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.75% | 23.13% | -4.38% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.98% | 25.03% | -8.05% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.28% | 23.11% | -5.83% |