SAMHX vs. FQTIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus Seix High Yield Fund (SAMHX) and Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX).
SAMHX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Dec 29, 2000. FQTIX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Jun 3, 2019.
Performance
SAMHX vs. FQTIX - Performance Comparison
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SAMHX vs. FQTIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAMHX Virtus Seix High Yield Fund | -1.90% | 7.37% | 5.87% | 12.32% | -10.48% | 3.21% | 9.97% | 5.91% |
FQTIX Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I | 0.52% | 7.51% | 8.03% | 13.44% | -14.39% | 8.51% | 3.68% | 4.11% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SAMHX achieves a -1.90% return, which is significantly lower than FQTIX's 0.52% return.
SAMHX
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- -2.28%
- YTD
- -1.90%
- 6M
- -0.46%
- 1Y
- 4.92%
- 3Y*
- 6.57%
- 5Y*
- 3.03%
- 10Y*
- 5.32%
FQTIX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -1.83%
- YTD
- 0.52%
- 6M
- 2.66%
- 1Y
- 9.72%
- 3Y*
- 7.86%
- 5Y*
- 3.61%
- 10Y*
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SAMHX vs. FQTIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SAMHX has a 0.64% expense ratio, which is higher than FQTIX's 0.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SAMHX vs. FQTIX — Risk / Return Rank
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SAMHX vs. FQTIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Seix High Yield Fund (SAMHX) and Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX). 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.
| SAMHX | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.38 | 2.55 | -1.17 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.96 | 3.46 | -1.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.61 | -0.29 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.48 | 3.85 | -2.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.27 | 17.15 | -10.88 |
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
| SAMHX | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.38 | 2.55 | -1.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 | 0.61 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.03 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.02 | 0.55 | +0.47 |
Correlation
The correlation between SAMHX and FQTIX is 0.74, 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
SAMHX vs. FQTIX - Dividend Comparison
SAMHX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.22%, less than FQTIX's 7.03% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAMHX Virtus Seix High Yield Fund | 6.22% | 6.67% | 5.69% | 5.54% | 5.41% | 3.50% | 4.54% | 4.80% | 5.83% | 5.45% | 5.71% | 6.08% |
FQTIX Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I | 7.03% | 5.70% | 7.86% | 7.64% | 8.10% | 7.15% | 6.89% | 5.63% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
SAMHX vs. FQTIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SAMHX drawdown since its inception was -27.54%, which is greater than FQTIX's maximum drawdown of -24.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SAMHX and FQTIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SAMHX | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.54% | -24.62% | -2.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.45% | -2.41% | -1.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.02% | -18.81% | +3.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.04% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.42% | -1.95% | -0.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.39% | -4.42% | +2.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.81% | 0.54% | +0.27% |
Volatility
SAMHX vs. FQTIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Virtus Seix High Yield Fund (SAMHX) is 1.31%, while Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I (FQTIX) has a volatility of 1.57%. This indicates that SAMHX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FQTIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SAMHX | FQTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.31% | 1.57% | -0.26% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.29% | 2.38% | -0.09% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.90% | 3.85% | +0.05% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.90% | 5.92% | -1.02% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.19% | 7.80% | -2.61% |