MKVIX vs. APHIX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS International Large Cap Value Fund (MKVIX) and Artisan International Fund Institutional Class (APHIX).
MKVIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Jun 29, 2020. APHIX is an actively managed fund by Artisan Partners. It was launched on Jul 1, 1997.
Performance
MKVIX vs. APHIX - Performance Comparison
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MKVIX vs. APHIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MKVIX MFS International Large Cap Value Fund | -1.07% | 40.03% | 6.63% | 16.13% | -8.82% | 14.82% | 20.04% |
APHIX Artisan International Fund Institutional Class | 3.79% | 36.49% | 10.89% | 14.52% | -19.35% | 9.10% | 17.13% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MKVIX achieves a -1.07% return, which is significantly lower than APHIX's 3.79% return.
MKVIX
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- -9.53%
- YTD
- -1.07%
- 6M
- 5.53%
- 1Y
- 26.10%
- 3Y*
- 16.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.16%
- 10Y*
- —
APHIX
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- -8.93%
- YTD
- 3.79%
- 6M
- 5.56%
- 1Y
- 29.58%
- 3Y*
- 18.43%
- 5Y*
- 9.55%
- 10Y*
- 9.34%
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MKVIX vs. APHIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MKVIX has a 0.71% expense ratio, which is lower than APHIX's 0.96% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MKVIX vs. APHIX — Risk / Return Rank
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MKVIX vs. APHIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS International Large Cap Value Fund (MKVIX) and Artisan International Fund Institutional Class (APHIX). 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.
| MKVIX | APHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.68 | 1.86 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.15 | 2.39 | -0.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.35 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.08 | 2.53 | -0.45 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.62 | 10.66 | -2.04 |
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
| MKVIX | APHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.68 | 1.86 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.73 | 0.62 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.58 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.93 | 0.29 | +0.64 |
Correlation
The correlation between MKVIX and APHIX is 0.86, 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
MKVIX vs. APHIX - Dividend Comparison
MKVIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.51%, less than APHIX's 21.80% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MKVIX MFS International Large Cap Value Fund | 8.51% | 8.42% | 7.25% | 4.19% | 2.72% | 3.90% | 0.49% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
APHIX Artisan International Fund Institutional Class | 21.80% | 22.63% | 10.37% | 2.10% | 2.84% | 23.52% | 3.45% | 5.44% | 10.02% | 0.91% | 1.50% | 0.73% |
Drawdowns
MKVIX vs. APHIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MKVIX drawdown since its inception was -26.63%, smaller than the maximum APHIX drawdown of -68.47%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MKVIX and APHIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MKVIX | APHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.63% | -68.47% | +41.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.76% | -9.77% | -0.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.63% | -33.73% | +7.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.73% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.53% | -9.77% | +0.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.35% | -23.20% | +18.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.76% | 2.59% | +0.17% |
Volatility
MKVIX vs. APHIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MFS International Large Cap Value Fund (MKVIX) is 5.61%, while Artisan International Fund Institutional Class (APHIX) has a volatility of 6.04%. This indicates that MKVIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than APHIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MKVIX | APHIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.61% | 6.04% | -0.43% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.29% | 10.13% | -0.84% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.87% | 15.33% | -0.46% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.30% | 15.61% | -0.31% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.41% | 16.16% | -0.75% |