SFGIX vs. BEMIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund (SFGIX) and Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX).
SFGIX is managed by Seafarer Funds. It was launched on Feb 14, 2012. BEMIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Jan 30, 2011.
Performance
SFGIX vs. BEMIX - Performance Comparison
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SFGIX vs. BEMIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SFGIX Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund | 1.49% | 32.47% | -5.52% | 13.80% | -12.75% | -2.39% | 22.17% | 23.04% | -18.14% | 25.99% |
BEMIX Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 2.96% | 47.83% | 4.01% | 22.53% | -15.91% | 1.68% | -6.17% | 18.60% | -15.56% | 26.00% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SFGIX achieves a 1.49% return, which is significantly lower than BEMIX's 2.96% return. Over the past 10 years, SFGIX has underperformed BEMIX with an annualized return of 6.65%, while BEMIX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.04% annualized return.
SFGIX
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -12.55%
- YTD
- 1.49%
- 6M
- 8.46%
- 1Y
- 29.83%
- 3Y*
- 11.60%
- 5Y*
- 3.62%
- 10Y*
- 6.65%
BEMIX
- 1D
- -0.79%
- 1M
- -11.64%
- YTD
- 2.96%
- 6M
- 11.40%
- 1Y
- 45.15%
- 3Y*
- 21.23%
- 5Y*
- 9.84%
- 10Y*
- 8.04%
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SFGIX vs. BEMIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SFGIX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is lower than BEMIX's 1.12% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SFGIX vs. BEMIX — Risk / Return Rank
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SFGIX vs. BEMIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund (SFGIX) and Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX). 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.
| SFGIX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.98 | 2.57 | -0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.45 | 3.24 | -0.79 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.51 | -0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.11 | 3.45 | -1.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.53 | 14.31 | -5.78 |
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
| SFGIX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.98 | 2.57 | -0.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.26 | 0.61 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.44 | 0.48 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.38 | 0.24 | +0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between SFGIX and BEMIX is 0.82, 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
SFGIX vs. BEMIX - Dividend Comparison
SFGIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.34%, more than BEMIX's 2.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SFGIX Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund | 3.34% | 3.39% | 3.28% | 1.70% | 1.90% | 8.82% | 2.24% | 2.49% | 8.74% | 2.95% | 0.93% | 1.30% |
BEMIX Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 2.09% | 2.15% | 3.04% | 2.45% | 2.86% | 2.31% | 1.31% | 2.56% | 1.55% | 1.41% | 2.20% | 1.54% |
Drawdowns
SFGIX vs. BEMIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SFGIX drawdown since its inception was -35.64%, smaller than the maximum BEMIX drawdown of -46.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SFGIX and BEMIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SFGIX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.64% | -46.05% | +10.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.86% | -12.07% | -0.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.93% | -36.37% | +6.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.64% | -46.05% | +10.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.86% | -12.07% | -0.79% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.64% | -14.32% | +4.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.17% | 2.91% | +0.26% |
Volatility
SFGIX vs. BEMIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund (SFGIX) is 7.89%, while Brandes Emerging Markets Fund (BEMIX) has a volatility of 8.42%. This indicates that SFGIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BEMIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SFGIX | BEMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.89% | 8.42% | -0.53% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.12% | 12.56% | -1.44% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.70% | 17.37% | -2.67% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.05% | 16.15% | -2.10% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.03% | 16.96% | -1.93% |