SHPAX vs. SIEPX
Compare and contrast key facts about Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund (SHPAX) and Saratoga International Equity Portfolio (SIEPX).
SHPAX is managed by Saratoga. It was launched on Jul 14, 1999. SIEPX is managed by Saratoga. It was launched on Sep 1, 1994.
Performance
SHPAX vs. SIEPX - Performance Comparison
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SHPAX vs. SIEPX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHPAX Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund | 0.66% | 17.43% | 0.26% | -0.36% | 1.93% | 16.71% | 3.52% | 27.67% | -5.30% | 11.78% |
SIEPX Saratoga International Equity Portfolio | 1.68% | 31.89% | 5.25% | 14.80% | -21.85% | 19.33% | 5.87% | 19.77% | -23.89% | 18.63% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SHPAX achieves a 0.66% return, which is significantly lower than SIEPX's 1.68% return. Over the past 10 years, SHPAX has outperformed SIEPX with an annualized return of 7.03%, while SIEPX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.14% annualized return.
SHPAX
- 1D
- 1.81%
- 1M
- -5.10%
- YTD
- 0.66%
- 6M
- 9.79%
- 1Y
- 15.26%
- 3Y*
- 7.57%
- 5Y*
- 5.93%
- 10Y*
- 7.03%
SIEPX
- 1D
- 3.06%
- 1M
- -6.66%
- YTD
- 1.68%
- 6M
- 2.57%
- 1Y
- 22.49%
- 3Y*
- 14.51%
- 5Y*
- 5.91%
- 10Y*
- 6.14%
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SHPAX vs. SIEPX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SHPAX has a 2.90% expense ratio, which is higher than SIEPX's 2.47% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SHPAX vs. SIEPX — Risk / Return Rank
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SHPAX vs. SIEPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund (SHPAX) and Saratoga International Equity Portfolio (SIEPX). 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.
| SHPAX | SIEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.86 | 1.30 | -0.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.28 | 1.80 | -0.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.27 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 1.73 | +0.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.16 | 6.63 | -1.47 |
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
| SHPAX | SIEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.86 | 1.30 | -0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.42 | 0.37 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.43 | 0.35 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.30 | 0.14 | +0.16 |
Correlation
The correlation between SHPAX and SIEPX is 0.58, 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
SHPAX vs. SIEPX - Dividend Comparison
SHPAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.64%, while SIEPX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHPAX Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund | 3.64% | 3.66% | 1.35% | 5.38% | 6.34% | 3.76% | 13.82% | 13.24% | 22.00% | 17.98% | 12.52% | 10.70% |
SIEPX Saratoga International Equity Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.71% | 0.83% | 0.31% | 0.41% | 1.79% | 1.97% | 0.58% | 0.03% | 0.63% | 0.15% |
Drawdowns
SHPAX vs. SIEPX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SHPAX drawdown since its inception was -69.50%, which is greater than SIEPX's maximum drawdown of -62.81%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SHPAX and SIEPX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SHPAX | SIEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -69.50% | -62.81% | -6.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.87% | -11.88% | +4.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.32% | -35.31% | +18.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.05% | -46.47% | +18.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.31% | -8.57% | +3.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.07% | -24.17% | -3.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.88% | 3.13% | -0.25% |
Volatility
SHPAX vs. SIEPX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund (SHPAX) is 5.09%, while Saratoga International Equity Portfolio (SIEPX) has a volatility of 7.94%. This indicates that SHPAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SIEPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SHPAX | SIEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.09% | 7.94% | -2.85% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.90% | 11.14% | -1.24% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.63% | 17.24% | -0.61% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.21% | 16.28% | -2.07% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.57% | 17.60% | -1.03% |