QISCX vs. SVAIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund (QISCX) and Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund (SVAIX).
QISCX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Sep 15, 2005. SVAIX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Mar 30, 2005.
Performance
QISCX vs. SVAIX - Performance Comparison
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QISCX vs. SVAIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QISCX Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund | -5.22% | 14.95% | 14.82% | 20.58% | -23.14% | 30.60% | 17.00% | 18.06% | -11.63% | 15.67% |
SVAIX Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 8.28% | 15.26% | 16.47% | -1.81% | 8.47% | 21.52% | -7.88% | 19.59% | -8.23% | 15.10% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, QISCX achieves a -5.22% return, which is significantly lower than SVAIX's 8.28% return. Over the past 10 years, QISCX has outperformed SVAIX with an annualized return of 10.76%, while SVAIX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.37% annualized return.
QISCX
- 1D
- -1.53%
- 1M
- -9.74%
- YTD
- -5.22%
- 6M
- -2.67%
- 1Y
- 20.55%
- 3Y*
- 13.82%
- 5Y*
- 6.26%
- 10Y*
- 10.76%
SVAIX
- 1D
- 0.29%
- 1M
- -3.41%
- YTD
- 8.28%
- 6M
- 10.68%
- 1Y
- 16.18%
- 3Y*
- 13.50%
- 5Y*
- 11.56%
- 10Y*
- 8.37%
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QISCX vs. SVAIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
QISCX has a 0.89% expense ratio, which is higher than SVAIX's 0.81% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
QISCX vs. SVAIX — Risk / Return Rank
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QISCX vs. SVAIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund (QISCX) and Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund (SVAIX). 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.
| QISCX | SVAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.73 | 1.38 | -0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.19 | 2.05 | -0.87 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.28 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.10 | 1.64 | -0.54 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.34 | 7.78 | -4.44 |
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
| QISCX | SVAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.73 | 1.38 | -0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.27 | 0.89 | -0.62 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.45 | 0.56 | -0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.30 | 0.52 | -0.22 |
Correlation
The correlation between QISCX and SVAIX is 0.62, 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
QISCX vs. SVAIX - Dividend Comparison
QISCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.40%, more than SVAIX's 5.98% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QISCX Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund | 8.40% | 7.97% | 0.35% | 0.31% | 3.77% | 15.41% | 0.44% | 0.36% | 3.81% | 4.49% | 0.85% | 12.05% |
SVAIX Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 5.98% | 6.41% | 7.58% | 4.32% | 9.68% | 3.72% | 4.28% | 8.75% | 8.54% | 10.36% | 5.24% | 8.67% |
Drawdowns
QISCX vs. SVAIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum QISCX drawdown since its inception was -68.05%, which is greater than SVAIX's maximum drawdown of -50.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QISCX and SVAIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| QISCX | SVAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.05% | -50.62% | -17.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.48% | -11.78% | -1.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.89% | -16.13% | -16.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.02% | -36.53% | -12.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.48% | -3.68% | -9.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.78% | -7.75% | -8.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.92% | 2.66% | +2.26% |
Volatility
QISCX vs. SVAIX - Volatility Comparison
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund (QISCX) has a higher volatility of 5.66% compared to Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund (SVAIX) at 2.80%. This indicates that QISCX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SVAIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| QISCX | SVAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.66% | 2.80% | +2.86% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 17.29% | 6.96% | +10.33% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.09% | 15.78% | +7.31% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.26% | 13.57% | +9.69% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.15% | 15.42% | +8.73% |