PPYPX vs. BRXIX
Compare and contrast key facts about PIMCO RAE International Fund (PPYPX) and MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund (BRXIX).
PPYPX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Jun 4, 2015. BRXIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Sep 15, 2015.
Performance
PPYPX vs. BRXIX - Performance Comparison
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PPYPX vs. BRXIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PPYPX PIMCO RAE International Fund | 10.77% | 31.34% | -1.15% | 18.13% | -8.73% | 10.68% | 2.05% | 16.43% | -15.49% | 24.89% |
BRXIX MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund | 1.96% | 39.87% | 11.82% | 14.42% | -13.36% | 13.38% | 9.09% | 22.13% | -15.56% | 25.21% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PPYPX achieves a 10.77% return, which is significantly higher than BRXIX's 1.96% return. Over the past 10 years, PPYPX has underperformed BRXIX with an annualized return of 9.04%, while BRXIX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.28% annualized return.
PPYPX
- 1D
- 2.17%
- 1M
- -3.14%
- YTD
- 10.77%
- 6M
- 14.70%
- 1Y
- 33.94%
- 3Y*
- 16.82%
- 5Y*
- 9.24%
- 10Y*
- 9.04%
BRXIX
- 1D
- 2.79%
- 1M
- -7.10%
- YTD
- 1.96%
- 6M
- 8.90%
- 1Y
- 33.14%
- 3Y*
- 19.58%
- 5Y*
- 10.76%
- 10Y*
- 10.28%
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PPYPX vs. BRXIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PPYPX has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is lower than BRXIX's 0.64% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PPYPX vs. BRXIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PPYPX vs. BRXIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RAE International Fund (PPYPX) and MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund (BRXIX). 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.
| PPYPX | BRXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.24 | 2.29 | -0.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.85 | 2.89 | -0.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.45 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.83 | 2.91 | -0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.07 | 11.37 | +1.70 |
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
| PPYPX | BRXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.24 | 2.29 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 0.75 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.48 | 0.65 | -0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.46 | 0.57 | -0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between PPYPX and BRXIX is 0.89, 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
PPYPX vs. BRXIX - Dividend Comparison
PPYPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.02%, more than BRXIX's 4.13% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PPYPX PIMCO RAE International Fund | 7.02% | 7.78% | 6.57% | 10.09% | 7.20% | 27.06% | 2.23% | 4.20% | 5.96% | 2.53% | 2.41% | 0.00% |
BRXIX MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund | 4.13% | 4.21% | 4.81% | 2.81% | 2.68% | 7.23% | 2.32% | 2.91% | 6.83% | 1.13% | 0.53% | 0.54% |
Drawdowns
PPYPX vs. BRXIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PPYPX drawdown since its inception was -42.48%, which is greater than BRXIX's maximum drawdown of -36.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PPYPX and BRXIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PPYPX | BRXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.48% | -36.21% | -6.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.21% | -11.21% | +1.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.65% | -26.48% | -9.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.48% | -36.21% | -6.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.08% | -8.73% | +4.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.28% | -6.98% | -3.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.43% | 2.87% | -0.44% |
Volatility
PPYPX vs. BRXIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for PIMCO RAE International Fund (PPYPX) is 5.49%, while MFS Blended Research International Equity Fund (BRXIX) has a volatility of 7.09%. This indicates that PPYPX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BRXIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PPYPX | BRXIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.49% | 7.09% | -1.60% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.15% | 10.39% | -0.24% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.41% | 14.86% | +0.55% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.61% | 14.44% | +5.17% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.08% | 15.74% | +3.34% |