MAEGX vs. GQFPX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Unconstrained Equity Fund (MAEGX) and GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund (GQFPX).
MAEGX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Nov 3, 2005. GQFPX is managed by GQG Partners Inc. It was launched on Jun 29, 2021.
Performance
MAEGX vs. GQFPX - Performance Comparison
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MAEGX vs. GQFPX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAEGX BlackRock Unconstrained Equity Fund | -4.78% | 12.30% | 7.62% | 33.37% | -20.23% | 6.05% |
GQFPX GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 10.08% | 19.29% | 4.81% | 15.09% | -1.13% | 5.03% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MAEGX achieves a -4.78% return, which is significantly lower than GQFPX's 10.08% return.
MAEGX
- 1D
- 3.96%
- 1M
- -7.49%
- YTD
- -4.78%
- 6M
- -4.47%
- 1Y
- 13.95%
- 3Y*
- 9.49%
- 5Y*
- 7.01%
- 10Y*
- 10.96%
GQFPX
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- -2.10%
- YTD
- 10.08%
- 6M
- 11.45%
- 1Y
- 19.15%
- 3Y*
- 16.47%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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MAEGX vs. GQFPX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MAEGX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than GQFPX's 0.86% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MAEGX vs. GQFPX — Risk / Return Rank
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MAEGX vs. GQFPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Unconstrained Equity Fund (MAEGX) and GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund (GQFPX). 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.
| MAEGX | GQFPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.67 | 1.58 | -0.92 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.12 | 2.03 | -0.91 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.33 | -0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.14 | 1.96 | -0.82 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.34 | 9.35 | -5.01 |
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
| MAEGX | GQFPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.67 | 1.58 | -0.92 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.58 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.48 | 0.87 | -0.39 |
Correlation
The correlation between MAEGX and GQFPX is 0.54, 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
MAEGX vs. GQFPX - Dividend Comparison
MAEGX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GQFPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.83%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAEGX BlackRock Unconstrained Equity Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.13% | 22.75% | 10.44% | 12.01% | 8.53% | 4.06% | 0.93% | 8.22% |
GQFPX GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 4.83% | 5.32% | 3.71% | 3.69% | 5.18% | 1.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
MAEGX vs. GQFPX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MAEGX drawdown since its inception was -48.71%, which is greater than GQFPX's maximum drawdown of -16.95%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MAEGX and GQFPX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MAEGX | GQFPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.71% | -16.95% | -31.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.69% | -9.37% | -3.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.26% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.93% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.23% | -2.80% | -6.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.68% | -3.03% | -4.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.33% | 2.08% | +1.25% |
Volatility
MAEGX vs. GQFPX - Volatility Comparison
BlackRock Unconstrained Equity Fund (MAEGX) has a higher volatility of 8.18% compared to GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund (GQFPX) at 3.97%. This indicates that MAEGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GQFPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MAEGX | GQFPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.18% | 3.97% | +4.21% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.25% | 6.99% | +6.26% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.15% | 12.37% | +9.78% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.30% | 12.88% | +7.42% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.84% | 12.88% | +5.96% |