VIESX vs. SAMBX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) and Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX).
VIESX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Dec 16, 2013. SAMBX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Feb 28, 2006.
Performance
VIESX vs. SAMBX - Performance Comparison
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VIESX vs. SAMBX - 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% |
SAMBX Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund | -0.19% | 5.88% | 7.03% | 11.21% | -0.86% | 4.86% | 0.41% | 6.66% | 0.24% | 3.89% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VIESX achieves a -0.06% return, which is significantly higher than SAMBX's -0.19% return. Over the past 10 years, VIESX has outperformed SAMBX with an annualized return of 9.45%, while SAMBX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.74% 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%
SAMBX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.13%
- YTD
- -0.19%
- 6M
- 1.53%
- 1Y
- 5.72%
- 3Y*
- 6.95%
- 5Y*
- 5.16%
- 10Y*
- 4.74%
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VIESX vs. SAMBX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VIESX has a 1.51% expense ratio, which is higher than SAMBX's 0.64% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VIESX vs. SAMBX — Risk / Return Rank
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VIESX vs. SAMBX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) and Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX). 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 | SAMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.82 | 1.94 | -1.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.18 | 3.31 | -2.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.64 | -0.48 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.91 | 2.60 | -1.69 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.82 | 11.90 | -9.09 |
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 | SAMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.82 | 1.94 | -1.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.15 | 1.78 | -1.63 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.72 | 1.21 | -0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.50 | 1.17 | -0.67 |
Correlation
The correlation between VIESX and SAMBX is 0.31, 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
VIESX vs. SAMBX - Dividend Comparison
VIESX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.79%, less than SAMBX's 7.07% 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% |
SAMBX Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund | 7.07% | 7.78% | 8.21% | 8.21% | 5.34% | 3.03% | 4.03% | 5.28% | 5.15% | 4.28% | 4.79% | 4.91% |
Drawdowns
VIESX vs. SAMBX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VIESX drawdown since its inception was -35.10%, which is greater than SAMBX's maximum drawdown of -24.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VIESX and SAMBX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VIESX | SAMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.10% | -24.74% | -10.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.58% | -2.22% | -8.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.10% | -5.66% | -29.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.10% | -20.91% | -14.19% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.91% | -0.32% | -8.59% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.81% | -1.60% | -8.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.41% | 0.51% | +2.90% |
Volatility
VIESX vs. SAMBX - Volatility Comparison
Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund (VIESX) has a higher volatility of 5.08% compared to Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund (SAMBX) at 0.68%. This indicates that VIESX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SAMBX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VIESX | SAMBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.08% | 0.68% | +4.40% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.38% | 1.77% | +6.61% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.48% | 2.92% | +9.56% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.13% | 2.92% | +10.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.19% | 3.93% | +9.26% |