TSLTX vs. EMTIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Transamerica Small Cap Value (TSLTX) and Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund (EMTIX).
TSLTX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Jan 23, 2003. EMTIX is managed by Transamerica. It was launched on Aug 30, 2011.
Performance
TSLTX vs. EMTIX - Performance Comparison
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TSLTX vs. EMTIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TSLTX Transamerica Small Cap Value | 4.45% | 9.56% | 12.59% | 8.84% | -12.51% | 31.10% | 5.99% | 20.91% | -16.42% |
EMTIX Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund | -1.26% | 14.58% | 4.69% | 13.05% | -13.33% | -4.00% | 7.14% | 13.48% | -6.54% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TSLTX achieves a 4.45% return, which is significantly higher than EMTIX's -1.26% return.
TSLTX
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- -5.26%
- YTD
- 4.45%
- 6M
- 8.54%
- 1Y
- 25.83%
- 3Y*
- 12.00%
- 5Y*
- 6.18%
- 10Y*
- —
EMTIX
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- -4.41%
- YTD
- -1.26%
- 6M
- 2.58%
- 1Y
- 11.00%
- 3Y*
- 9.08%
- 5Y*
- 3.28%
- 10Y*
- 4.30%
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TSLTX vs. EMTIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TSLTX has a 0.80% expense ratio, which is lower than EMTIX's 0.85% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TSLTX vs. EMTIX — Risk / Return Rank
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TSLTX vs. EMTIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Transamerica Small Cap Value (TSLTX) and Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund (EMTIX). 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.
| TSLTX | EMTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.20 | 2.21 | -1.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.73 | 2.99 | -1.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.48 | -0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.63 | 2.34 | -0.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.75 | 10.43 | -3.68 |
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
| TSLTX | EMTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.20 | 2.21 | -1.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.12 | 0.58 | -0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.66 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.16 | 0.71 | -0.55 |
Correlation
The correlation between TSLTX and EMTIX is 0.33, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
TSLTX vs. EMTIX - Dividend Comparison
TSLTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.15%, less than EMTIX's 5.76% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TSLTX Transamerica Small Cap Value | 5.15% | 5.38% | 27.99% | 2.99% | 21.70% | 77.67% | 0.24% | 4.26% | 11.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EMTIX Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund | 5.76% | 5.77% | 6.98% | 5.11% | 4.16% | 4.03% | 2.02% | 4.80% | 3.27% | 5.10% | 3.48% | 4.30% |
Drawdowns
TSLTX vs. EMTIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TSLTX drawdown since its inception was -55.58%, which is greater than EMTIX's maximum drawdown of -25.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TSLTX and EMTIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TSLTX | EMTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.58% | -25.28% | -30.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.50% | -4.69% | -9.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.58% | -25.28% | -30.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -25.28% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -29.54% | -4.69% | -24.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.61% | -4.94% | -23.67% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.50% | 1.06% | +2.44% |
Volatility
TSLTX vs. EMTIX - Volatility Comparison
Transamerica Small Cap Value (TSLTX) has a higher volatility of 5.20% compared to Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund (EMTIX) at 2.44%. This indicates that TSLTX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than EMTIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TSLTX | EMTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.20% | 2.44% | +2.76% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.89% | 3.41% | +8.48% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.70% | 5.00% | +16.70% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 50.05% | 5.66% | +44.39% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 44.02% | 6.54% | +37.48% |