VIESX vs. DWGAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) and American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund (DWGAX).
VIESX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Dec 16, 2013. DWGAX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Feb 2, 2014.
Performance
VIESX vs. DWGAX - Performance Comparison
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VIESX vs. DWGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIESX Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund | -0.06% | 13.61% | 3.62% | 21.83% | -22.92% | -1.62% | 38.88% | 18.28% | -5.40% | 31.01% |
DWGAX American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund | 0.86% | 34.25% | 3.57% | 11.28% | -23.47% | 0.50% | 12.07% | 23.50% | -14.90% | 27.69% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VIESX achieves a -0.06% return, which is significantly lower than DWGAX's 0.86% return. Over the past 10 years, VIESX has outperformed DWGAX with an annualized return of 9.45%, while DWGAX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.47% annualized return.
VIESX
- 1D
- 1.87%
- 1M
- -6.30%
- YTD
- -0.06%
- 6M
- -2.08%
- 1Y
- 9.47%
- 3Y*
- 10.35%
- 5Y*
- 1.93%
- 10Y*
- 9.45%
DWGAX
- 1D
- 1.60%
- 1M
- -9.72%
- YTD
- 0.86%
- 6M
- 3.59%
- 1Y
- 28.23%
- 3Y*
- 14.57%
- 5Y*
- 2.85%
- 10Y*
- 6.47%
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VIESX vs. DWGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VIESX has a 1.51% expense ratio, which is higher than DWGAX's 1.23% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VIESX vs. DWGAX — Risk / Return Rank
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DWGAX
VIESX vs. DWGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) and American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund (DWGAX). 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.
| VIESX | DWGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.82 | 1.81 | -0.99 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.18 | 2.34 | -1.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.36 | -0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.91 | 2.15 | -1.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.82 | 8.65 | -5.83 |
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
| VIESX | DWGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.82 | 1.81 | -0.99 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.15 | 0.18 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.72 | 0.40 | +0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.50 | 0.26 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between VIESX and DWGAX 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
VIESX vs. DWGAX - Dividend Comparison
VIESX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.79%, more than DWGAX's 1.99% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIESX Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund | 2.79% | 2.79% | 3.64% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.80% | 1.17% | 2.06% | 0.38% | 0.83% | 2.01% | 2.24% |
DWGAX American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund | 1.99% | 1.87% | 1.12% | 1.63% | 1.09% | 1.01% | 1.46% | 1.81% | 2.28% | 2.02% | 2.01% | 2.05% |
Drawdowns
VIESX vs. DWGAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VIESX drawdown since its inception was -35.10%, smaller than the maximum DWGAX drawdown of -38.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VIESX and DWGAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VIESX | DWGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.10% | -38.71% | +3.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.58% | -13.26% | +2.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.10% | -38.35% | +3.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.10% | -38.71% | +3.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.91% | -11.87% | +2.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.81% | -14.08% | +4.27% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.41% | 3.29% | +0.12% |
Volatility
VIESX vs. DWGAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) is 5.08%, while American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund (DWGAX) has a volatility of 7.17%. This indicates that VIESX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DWGAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VIESX | DWGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.08% | 7.17% | -2.09% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.38% | 11.49% | -3.11% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.48% | 16.29% | -3.81% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.13% | 15.95% | -2.82% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.19% | 16.30% | -3.11% |