KCEIX vs. BPIRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund (KCEIX) and Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund (BPIRX).
KCEIX is managed by Catholic Investor. It was launched on Dec 1, 2019. BPIRX is managed by Boston Partners. It was launched on Sep 29, 2010.
Performance
KCEIX vs. BPIRX - Performance Comparison
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KCEIX vs. BPIRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KCEIX Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund | 3.04% | 5.51% | 15.09% | 2.84% | 10.41% | 16.74% | -11.05% | 0.20% |
BPIRX Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | -2.07% | 14.90% | 13.49% | 4.75% | 6.48% | 23.74% | -8.25% | 2.19% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, KCEIX achieves a 3.04% return, which is significantly higher than BPIRX's -2.07% return.
KCEIX
- 1D
- -0.23%
- 1M
- 2.31%
- YTD
- 3.04%
- 6M
- 5.67%
- 1Y
- 9.14%
- 3Y*
- 9.65%
- 5Y*
- 9.17%
- 10Y*
- —
BPIRX
- 1D
- -0.36%
- 1M
- -6.46%
- YTD
- -2.07%
- 6M
- -0.58%
- 1Y
- 10.96%
- 3Y*
- 11.03%
- 5Y*
- 10.53%
- 10Y*
- 6.41%
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KCEIX vs. BPIRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
KCEIX has a 1.50% expense ratio, which is higher than BPIRX's 1.40% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
KCEIX vs. BPIRX — Risk / Return Rank
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KCEIX vs. BPIRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund (KCEIX) and Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund (BPIRX). 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.
| KCEIX | BPIRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 1.09 | +0.39 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.16 | 1.53 | +0.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.23 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.67 | 1.50 | +1.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.16 | 6.17 | +1.99 |
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
| KCEIX | BPIRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.48 | 1.09 | +0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.31 | 0.92 | +0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.55 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.79 | 0.68 | +0.12 |
Correlation
The correlation between KCEIX and BPIRX is 0.60, 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
KCEIX vs. BPIRX - Dividend Comparison
KCEIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.20%, less than BPIRX's 10.88% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KCEIX Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund | 1.20% | 1.66% | 2.35% | 2.20% | 7.60% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BPIRX Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | 10.88% | 10.65% | 11.38% | 11.29% | 20.90% | 12.51% | 0.00% | 2.28% | 5.50% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.88% |
Drawdowns
KCEIX vs. BPIRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum KCEIX drawdown since its inception was -16.07%, smaller than the maximum BPIRX drawdown of -30.59%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for KCEIX and BPIRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| KCEIX | BPIRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.07% | -30.59% | +14.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.50% | -7.09% | +3.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.12% | -15.42% | +8.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -30.59% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.23% | -6.46% | +6.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.55% | -3.88% | +0.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.15% | 1.72% | -0.57% |
Volatility
KCEIX vs. BPIRX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund (KCEIX) is 1.39%, while Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund (BPIRX) has a volatility of 2.91%. This indicates that KCEIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BPIRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| KCEIX | BPIRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.39% | 2.91% | -1.52% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.79% | 6.26% | -2.47% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.52% | 10.57% | -4.05% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.02% | 11.49% | -4.47% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 8.07% | 11.64% | -3.57% |