QISIX vs. RYIPX
Compare and contrast key facts about Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund (QISIX) and Royce International Premier Fund (RYIPX).
QISIX is managed by Pear Tree Funds. It was launched on Jan 28, 2019. RYIPX is managed by Royce Investment Partners. It was launched on Dec 30, 2010.
Performance
QISIX vs. RYIPX - Performance Comparison
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QISIX vs. RYIPX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QISIX Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund | -2.49% | 18.14% | -5.09% | 16.38% | -19.17% | 3.48% | 13.72% | 18.84% |
RYIPX Royce International Premier Fund | -9.99% | 9.37% | -7.37% | 7.68% | -27.27% | 5.77% | 15.74% | 23.76% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, QISIX achieves a -2.49% return, which is significantly higher than RYIPX's -9.99% return.
QISIX
- 1D
- -0.77%
- 1M
- -9.59%
- YTD
- -2.49%
- 6M
- -4.04%
- 1Y
- 11.49%
- 3Y*
- 5.28%
- 5Y*
- 0.39%
- 10Y*
- —
RYIPX
- 1D
- -0.43%
- 1M
- -10.69%
- YTD
- -9.99%
- 6M
- -13.08%
- 1Y
- -1.35%
- 3Y*
- -2.90%
- 5Y*
- -4.98%
- 10Y*
- 3.74%
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QISIX vs. RYIPX - Expense Ratio Comparison
QISIX has a 1.22% expense ratio, which is lower than RYIPX's 1.44% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
QISIX vs. RYIPX — Risk / Return Rank
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QISIX vs. RYIPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund (QISIX) and Royce International Premier Fund (RYIPX). 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.
| QISIX | RYIPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.69 | -0.17 | +0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.97 | -0.13 | +1.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 0.98 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.76 | -0.21 | +0.96 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.58 | -0.56 | +3.14 |
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
| QISIX | RYIPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.69 | -0.17 | +0.86 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.03 | -0.33 | +0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.25 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.33 | 0.28 | +0.05 |
Correlation
The correlation between QISIX and RYIPX is 0.71, 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
QISIX vs. RYIPX - Dividend Comparison
QISIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.94%, more than RYIPX's 0.88% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QISIX Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund | 1.94% | 1.89% | 3.29% | 1.27% | 1.66% | 2.52% | 0.68% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
RYIPX Royce International Premier Fund | 0.88% | 0.79% | 4.10% | 2.18% | 3.18% | 4.51% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.00% | 0.71% | 2.40% | 2.61% |
Drawdowns
QISIX vs. RYIPX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum QISIX drawdown since its inception was -41.11%, roughly equal to the maximum RYIPX drawdown of -42.14%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QISIX and RYIPX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| QISIX | RYIPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.11% | -42.14% | +1.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.48% | -16.68% | +6.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.79% | -42.14% | +4.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -42.14% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.78% | -34.81% | +25.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.35% | -12.18% | -0.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.21% | 6.17% | -2.96% |
Volatility
QISIX vs. RYIPX - Volatility Comparison
Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund (QISIX) has a higher volatility of 5.98% compared to Royce International Premier Fund (RYIPX) at 5.39%. This indicates that QISIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than RYIPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| QISIX | RYIPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.98% | 5.39% | +0.59% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.09% | 9.16% | -0.07% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.16% | 13.55% | +0.61% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.66% | 15.28% | -0.62% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.96% | 15.12% | +0.84% |