OIIEX vs. WMGAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Optimum International Fund (OIIEX) and Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund (WMGAX).
OIIEX is managed by Delaware Funds. It was launched on Aug 1, 2003. WMGAX is managed by Delaware Funds. It was launched on Jun 30, 2000.
Performance
OIIEX vs. WMGAX - Performance Comparison
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OIIEX vs. WMGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OIIEX Optimum International Fund | -3.43% | 25.99% | 8.41% | 17.37% | -23.04% | 8.52% | 12.57% | 19.60% | -13.98% | 30.46% |
WMGAX Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund | -9.94% | 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, OIIEX achieves a -3.43% return, which is significantly higher than WMGAX's -9.94% return. Over the past 10 years, OIIEX has underperformed WMGAX with an annualized return of 7.51%, while WMGAX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.30% annualized return.
OIIEX
- 1D
- 0.46%
- 1M
- -11.52%
- YTD
- -3.43%
- 6M
- -0.27%
- 1Y
- 16.97%
- 3Y*
- 12.39%
- 5Y*
- 4.08%
- 10Y*
- 7.51%
WMGAX
- 1D
- -0.82%
- 1M
- -11.41%
- YTD
- -9.94%
- 6M
- -13.30%
- 1Y
- -0.56%
- 3Y*
- 2.52%
- 5Y*
- -1.06%
- 10Y*
- 10.30%
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OIIEX vs. WMGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
OIIEX has a 1.04% expense ratio, which is lower than WMGAX's 1.12% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
OIIEX vs. WMGAX — Risk / Return Rank
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OIIEX vs. WMGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Optimum International Fund (OIIEX) 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.
| OIIEX | WMGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.91 | -0.03 | +0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.29 | 0.12 | +1.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.02 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.13 | -0.16 | +1.28 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.35 | -0.51 | +4.86 |
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
| OIIEX | WMGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.91 | -0.03 | +0.94 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.25 | -0.04 | +0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.34 | 0.36 | -0.03 |
Correlation
The correlation between OIIEX and WMGAX is 0.70, 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
OIIEX vs. WMGAX - Dividend Comparison
OIIEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.45%, less than WMGAX's 12.32% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OIIEX Optimum International Fund | 1.45% | 1.40% | 1.62% | 1.37% | 3.08% | 15.53% | 3.16% | 2.10% | 8.98% | 2.06% | 1.16% | 0.80% |
WMGAX Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund | 12.32% | 11.10% | 15.30% | 6.66% | 11.94% | 13.08% | 9.97% | 5.23% | 10.28% | 7.92% | 3.98% | 10.88% |
Drawdowns
OIIEX vs. WMGAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum OIIEX drawdown since its inception was -58.10%, which is greater than WMGAX's maximum drawdown of -53.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OIIEX and WMGAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| OIIEX | WMGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.10% | -53.74% | -4.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.93% | -16.16% | +4.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.09% | -42.95% | +5.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.43% | -42.95% | +5.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.52% | -25.33% | +13.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.52% | -13.58% | +1.06% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 4.96% | -1.87% |
Volatility
OIIEX vs. WMGAX - Volatility Comparison
Optimum International Fund (OIIEX) has a higher volatility of 7.29% compared to Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund (WMGAX) at 5.96%. This indicates that OIIEX'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
| OIIEX | WMGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.29% | 5.96% | +1.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.26% | 12.75% | -1.49% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.65% | 22.95% | -6.30% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.54% | 25.00% | -8.46% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.02% | 23.09% | -6.07% |