SOAVX vs. DFIEX
Compare and contrast key facts about Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund (SOAVX) and DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX).
SOAVX is managed by Spirit of America. It was launched on Aug 1, 2002. DFIEX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Sep 15, 2005.
Performance
SOAVX vs. DFIEX - Performance Comparison
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SOAVX vs. DFIEX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOAVX Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund | -2.48% | 17.76% | 33.24% | 25.72% | -17.65% | 29.26% | 15.55% | 29.54% | -7.87% | 20.22% |
DFIEX DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 2.80% | 36.18% | 3.99% | 17.50% | -13.51% | 13.85% | 7.73% | 21.70% | -17.41% | 28.04% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SOAVX achieves a -2.48% return, which is significantly lower than DFIEX's 2.80% return. Over the past 10 years, SOAVX has outperformed DFIEX with an annualized return of 13.85%, while DFIEX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.64% annualized return.
SOAVX
- 1D
- 3.13%
- 1M
- -4.50%
- YTD
- -2.48%
- 6M
- -2.21%
- 1Y
- 21.67%
- 3Y*
- 21.47%
- 5Y*
- 13.71%
- 10Y*
- 13.85%
DFIEX
- 1D
- 3.02%
- 1M
- -6.42%
- YTD
- 2.80%
- 6M
- 8.00%
- 1Y
- 30.46%
- 3Y*
- 16.74%
- 5Y*
- 9.40%
- 10Y*
- 9.64%
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SOAVX vs. DFIEX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SOAVX has a 1.50% expense ratio, which is higher than DFIEX's 0.24% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SOAVX vs. DFIEX — Risk / Return Rank
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SOAVX vs. DFIEX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund (SOAVX) and DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX). 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.
| SOAVX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.14 | 1.95 | -0.81 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.70 | 2.55 | -0.84 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.39 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.86 | 2.57 | -0.72 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.21 | 10.07 | -1.86 |
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
| SOAVX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.14 | 1.95 | -0.81 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.78 | 0.60 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 | 0.59 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.55 | 0.35 | +0.20 |
Correlation
The correlation between SOAVX and DFIEX is 0.78, 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
SOAVX vs. DFIEX - Dividend Comparison
SOAVX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.53%, more than DFIEX's 3.14% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOAVX Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund | 9.53% | 9.29% | 6.42% | 5.31% | 9.80% | 6.68% | 5.72% | 6.21% | 7.56% | 5.56% | 6.31% | 3.20% |
DFIEX DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 3.14% | 3.22% | 3.42% | 3.36% | 2.88% | 2.98% | 1.77% | 2.90% | 2.95% | 2.49% | 2.76% | 4.20% |
Drawdowns
SOAVX vs. DFIEX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SOAVX drawdown since its inception was -47.48%, smaller than the maximum DFIEX drawdown of -62.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SOAVX and DFIEX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SOAVX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.48% | -62.22% | +14.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.46% | -11.01% | -1.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.31% | -28.66% | +3.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.22% | -41.04% | +6.82% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.77% | -7.75% | +1.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.27% | -12.26% | +5.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.82% | 2.81% | +0.01% |
Volatility
SOAVX vs. DFIEX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund (SOAVX) is 5.74%, while DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX) has a volatility of 7.09%. This indicates that SOAVX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFIEX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SOAVX | DFIEX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.74% | 7.09% | -1.35% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.88% | 10.45% | +0.43% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.75% | 15.90% | +3.85% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.60% | 15.65% | +1.95% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.38% | 16.35% | +2.03% |