QFVOX vs. QUSIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund (QFVOX) and Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Small Cap Fund (QUSIX).
QFVOX is managed by Pear Tree Funds. It was launched on May 14, 1998. QUSIX is managed by Pear Tree Funds. It was launched on Apr 30, 2008.
Performance
QFVOX vs. QUSIX - Performance Comparison
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QFVOX vs. QUSIX - 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% |
QUSIX Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Small Cap Fund | -3.72% | 26.42% | -1.98% | 21.28% | -17.13% | 15.56% | 6.67% | 20.71% | -18.81% | 33.46% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, QFVOX achieves a 4.28% return, which is significantly higher than QUSIX's -3.72% return. Over the past 10 years, QFVOX has outperformed QUSIX with an annualized return of 8.73%, while QUSIX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.43% 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%
QUSIX
- 1D
- -0.45%
- 1M
- -12.04%
- YTD
- -3.72%
- 6M
- -4.06%
- 1Y
- 15.88%
- 3Y*
- 10.53%
- 5Y*
- 4.52%
- 10Y*
- 7.43%
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QFVOX vs. QUSIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
QFVOX has a 1.40% expense ratio, which is higher than QUSIX's 1.05% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
QFVOX vs. QUSIX — Risk / Return Rank
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QFVOX vs. QUSIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund (QFVOX) and Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Small Cap Fund (QUSIX). 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 | QUSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.01 | 0.99 | +1.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.49 | 1.36 | +1.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.20 | +0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.40 | 1.05 | +1.36 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.01 | 3.32 | +5.69 |
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 | QUSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.01 | 0.99 | +1.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.57 | 0.32 | +0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.76 | -0.39 |
Correlation
The correlation between QFVOX and QUSIX is 0.84, 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
QFVOX vs. QUSIX - Dividend Comparison
QFVOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.42%, more than QUSIX's 3.03% 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% |
QUSIX Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Small Cap Fund | 3.03% | 2.92% | 3.28% | 2.48% | 4.90% | 2.43% | 3.89% | 2.96% | 5.09% | 3.00% | 2.06% | 2.20% |
Drawdowns
QFVOX vs. QUSIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum QFVOX drawdown since its inception was -70.51%, which is greater than QUSIX's maximum drawdown of -42.87%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QFVOX and QUSIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| QFVOX | QUSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.51% | -42.87% | -27.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.02% | -12.09% | +1.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.90% | -32.21% | -0.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.52% | -42.87% | -2.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.54% | -12.09% | +1.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.38% | -8.54% | -6.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.21% | 3.80% | -0.59% |
Volatility
QFVOX vs. QUSIX - Volatility Comparison
Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund (QFVOX) has a higher volatility of 7.54% compared to Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Small Cap Fund (QUSIX) at 5.40%. This indicates that QFVOX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than QUSIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| QFVOX | QUSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.54% | 5.40% | +2.14% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.62% | 9.11% | +1.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.33% | 14.44% | +0.89% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.20% | 14.19% | +1.01% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.71% | 14.29% | +2.42% |