VMNFX vs. BIVRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor Shares (VMNFX) and Invenomic Fund (BIVRX).
VMNFX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Nov 11, 1998. BIVRX is managed by Invenomic. It was launched on Jun 18, 2017.
Performance
VMNFX vs. BIVRX - Performance Comparison
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VMNFX vs. BIVRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VMNFX Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor Shares | 5.66% | 9.27% | 5.78% | 12.23% | 13.48% | 23.24% | -11.58% | -9.57% | 0.60% | -0.31% |
BIVRX Invenomic Fund | 3.63% | 4.39% | -9.03% | 16.47% | 49.61% | 44.06% | 11.12% | 11.36% | 3.41% | 8.73% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VMNFX achieves a 5.66% return, which is significantly higher than BIVRX's 3.63% return.
VMNFX
- 1D
- -0.40%
- 1M
- 3.01%
- YTD
- 5.66%
- 6M
- 8.53%
- 1Y
- 15.15%
- 3Y*
- 11.56%
- 5Y*
- 12.36%
- 10Y*
- 3.95%
BIVRX
- 1D
- -2.18%
- 1M
- 1.93%
- YTD
- 3.63%
- 6M
- 8.69%
- 1Y
- 4.72%
- 3Y*
- 0.96%
- 5Y*
- 13.24%
- 10Y*
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VMNFX vs. BIVRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VMNFX has a 1.31% expense ratio, which is lower than BIVRX's 2.48% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VMNFX vs. BIVRX — Risk / Return Rank
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VMNFX vs. BIVRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor Shares (VMNFX) and Invenomic Fund (BIVRX). 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.
| VMNFX | BIVRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.04 | 0.22 | +1.82 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.03 | 0.50 | +2.53 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.05 | +0.32 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.25 | 0.30 | +2.95 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.21 | 0.69 | +8.52 |
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
| VMNFX | BIVRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.04 | 0.22 | +1.82 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.73 | 0.78 | +0.94 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.31 | 0.89 | -0.58 |
Correlation
The correlation between VMNFX and BIVRX is 0.08, 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
VMNFX vs. BIVRX - Dividend Comparison
VMNFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.32%, more than BIVRX's 1.86% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VMNFX Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor Shares | 3.32% | 3.53% | 5.61% | 5.09% | 0.75% | 0.16% | 0.81% | 3.16% | 0.94% | 1.07% | 0.38% | 0.02% |
BIVRX Invenomic Fund | 1.86% | 1.93% | 3.55% | 20.26% | 28.43% | 3.00% | 3.11% | 3.21% | 4.82% | 1.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
VMNFX vs. BIVRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VMNFX drawdown since its inception was -26.42%, which is greater than BIVRX's maximum drawdown of -18.29%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VMNFX and BIVRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VMNFX | BIVRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.42% | -18.29% | -8.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.93% | -13.79% | +8.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.75% | -17.66% | +10.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -25.09% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.40% | -3.34% | +2.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.81% | -5.91% | -2.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.74% | 6.04% | -4.30% |
Volatility
VMNFX vs. BIVRX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor Shares (VMNFX) is 1.56%, while Invenomic Fund (BIVRX) has a volatility of 7.79%. This indicates that VMNFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BIVRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VMNFX | BIVRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.56% | 7.79% | -6.23% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.83% | 16.78% | -10.95% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 7.64% | 20.81% | -13.17% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.18% | 16.96% | -9.78% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 6.34% | 17.11% | -10.77% |