QFVOX vs. EPDIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund (QFVOX) and EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund (EPDIX).
QFVOX is managed by Pear Tree Funds. It was launched on May 14, 1998. EPDIX is managed by Euro Pacific Asset Management. It was launched on Jan 9, 2014.
Performance
QFVOX vs. EPDIX - Performance Comparison
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QFVOX vs. EPDIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QFVOX Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund | 4.28% | 33.85% | -0.70% | 19.88% | -17.14% | 19.44% | 2.65% | 17.93% | -13.28% | 25.24% |
EPDIX EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund | 5.87% | 62.35% | 0.87% | 7.85% | 1.53% | 8.04% | 9.23% | 13.33% | -10.74% | 15.81% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, QFVOX achieves a 4.28% return, which is significantly lower than EPDIX's 5.87% return. Over the past 10 years, QFVOX has underperformed EPDIX with an annualized return of 8.73%, while EPDIX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.85% annualized return.
QFVOX
- 1D
- -0.67%
- 1M
- -10.27%
- YTD
- 4.28%
- 6M
- 12.58%
- 1Y
- 32.52%
- 3Y*
- 15.45%
- 5Y*
- 8.66%
- 10Y*
- 8.73%
EPDIX
- 1D
- 0.07%
- 1M
- -9.48%
- YTD
- 5.87%
- 6M
- 16.80%
- 1Y
- 44.92%
- 3Y*
- 20.84%
- 5Y*
- 14.71%
- 10Y*
- 9.85%
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QFVOX vs. EPDIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
QFVOX has a 1.40% expense ratio, which is higher than EPDIX's 1.25% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
QFVOX vs. EPDIX — Risk / Return Rank
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QFVOX vs. EPDIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund (QFVOX) and EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund (EPDIX). 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.
| QFVOX | EPDIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.01 | 2.80 | -0.79 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.49 | 3.33 | -0.84 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.54 | -0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.40 | 4.08 | -1.67 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.01 | 16.78 | -7.77 |
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
| QFVOX | EPDIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.01 | 2.80 | -0.79 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.57 | 1.06 | -0.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.52 | 0.66 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.46 | -0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between QFVOX and EPDIX is 0.64, 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
QFVOX vs. EPDIX - Dividend Comparison
QFVOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.42%, less than EPDIX's 6.72% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QFVOX Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund | 5.42% | 5.66% | 1.95% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 10.11% | 1.58% | 1.14% | 0.98% | 0.60% | 1.02% | 1.58% |
EPDIX EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund | 6.72% | 7.71% | 4.09% | 3.32% | 2.81% | 2.31% | 1.92% | 2.68% | 3.00% | 2.93% | 2.47% | 3.88% |
Drawdowns
QFVOX vs. EPDIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum QFVOX drawdown since its inception was -70.51%, which is greater than EPDIX's maximum drawdown of -38.23%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QFVOX and EPDIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| QFVOX | EPDIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.51% | -38.23% | -32.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.02% | -10.92% | -0.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.90% | -20.98% | -11.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.52% | -32.84% | -12.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.54% | -9.48% | -1.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.38% | -10.88% | -4.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.21% | 2.65% | +0.56% |
Volatility
QFVOX vs. EPDIX - Volatility Comparison
Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund (QFVOX) has a higher volatility of 7.54% compared to EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund (EPDIX) at 6.47%. This indicates that QFVOX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than EPDIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| QFVOX | EPDIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.54% | 6.47% | +1.07% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.62% | 11.36% | -0.74% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.33% | 16.09% | -0.76% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.20% | 14.01% | +1.19% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.71% | 14.86% | +1.85% |