MASKX vs. CSMDX
Compare and contrast key facts about iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund (MASKX) and Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund (CSMDX).
MASKX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Apr 9, 1997. CSMDX is managed by Copeland Funds. It was launched on Feb 27, 2017.
Performance
MASKX vs. CSMDX - Performance Comparison
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MASKX vs. CSMDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MASKX iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund | -2.51% | 12.76% | 11.35% | 16.99% | -20.39% | 14.54% | 19.99% | 25.54% | -11.03% | 10.26% |
CSMDX Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 1.51% | 2.72% | 2.24% | 18.89% | -14.89% | 22.60% | 8.29% | 29.90% | -5.20% | 10.44% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MASKX achieves a -2.51% return, which is significantly lower than CSMDX's 1.51% return.
MASKX
- 1D
- -1.48%
- 1M
- -8.19%
- YTD
- -2.51%
- 6M
- -0.38%
- 1Y
- 21.43%
- 3Y*
- 11.69%
- 5Y*
- 3.00%
- 10Y*
- 9.43%
CSMDX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -8.78%
- YTD
- 1.51%
- 6M
- 1.88%
- 1Y
- 9.49%
- 3Y*
- 5.94%
- 5Y*
- 3.80%
- 10Y*
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MASKX vs. CSMDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MASKX has a 0.12% expense ratio, which is lower than CSMDX's 0.95% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MASKX vs. CSMDX — Risk / Return Rank
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MASKX vs. CSMDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund (MASKX) and Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund (CSMDX). 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.
| MASKX | CSMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.91 | 0.51 | +0.39 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.40 | 0.89 | +0.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.12 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.32 | 0.58 | +0.74 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.00 | 2.19 | +2.80 |
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
| MASKX | CSMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.91 | 0.51 | +0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.13 | 0.21 | -0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.40 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.34 | 0.40 | -0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between MASKX and CSMDX is 0.91, 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
MASKX vs. CSMDX - Dividend Comparison
MASKX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.22%, more than CSMDX's 3.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MASKX iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund | 3.22% | 3.13% | 4.81% | 2.92% | 1.70% | 7.64% | 1.42% | 3.43% | 4.26% | 3.15% | 4.60% | 3.63% |
CSMDX Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 3.09% | 3.14% | 1.33% | 0.81% | 4.07% | 6.67% | 0.38% | 2.61% | 4.40% | 0.13% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
MASKX vs. CSMDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MASKX drawdown since its inception was -59.06%, which is greater than CSMDX's maximum drawdown of -37.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MASKX and CSMDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MASKX | CSMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.06% | -37.28% | -21.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.89% | -13.33% | -0.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.98% | -24.60% | -7.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.68% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.01% | -9.20% | -1.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.69% | -5.84% | -5.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.68% | 3.52% | +0.16% |
Volatility
MASKX vs. CSMDX - Volatility Comparison
iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund (MASKX) has a higher volatility of 6.63% compared to Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund (CSMDX) at 4.58%. This indicates that MASKX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than CSMDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MASKX | CSMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.63% | 4.58% | +2.05% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.09% | 10.22% | +3.87% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.10% | 19.31% | +3.79% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.14% | 18.12% | +5.02% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.63% | 19.25% | +4.38% |