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WGROX vs. WAAEX
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Performance

WGROX vs. WAAEX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX) and Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
21.58%
22.48%
WGROX
WAAEX

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with WGROX having a 23.08% return and WAAEX slightly lower at 22.27%. Over the past 10 years, WGROX has outperformed WAAEX with an annualized return of 6.16%, while WAAEX has yielded a comparatively lower -1.83% annualized return.


WGROX

YTD

23.08%

1M

10.02%

6M

21.58%

1Y

39.81%

5Y (annualized)

6.63%

10Y (annualized)

6.16%

WAAEX

YTD

22.27%

1M

10.96%

6M

22.47%

1Y

38.11%

5Y (annualized)

1.11%

10Y (annualized)

-1.83%

Key characteristics


WGROXWAAEX
Sharpe Ratio2.202.03
Sortino Ratio3.052.85
Omega Ratio1.371.34
Calmar Ratio1.140.71
Martin Ratio11.539.18
Ulcer Index3.45%4.15%
Daily Std Dev18.08%18.80%
Max Drawdown-68.90%-62.47%
Current Drawdown-9.01%-35.90%

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WGROX vs. WAAEX - Expense Ratio Comparison

WGROX has a 1.17% expense ratio, which is higher than WAAEX's 1.12% expense ratio.


WGROX
Wasatch Core Growth Fund
Expense ratio chart for WGROX: current value at 1.17% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%1.17%
Expense ratio chart for WAAEX: current value at 1.12% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%1.12%

Correlation

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The correlation between WGROX and WAAEX is 0.91, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

WGROX vs. WAAEX - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX) and Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for WGROX, currently valued at 2.20, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.005.002.202.03
The chart of Sortino ratio for WGROX, currently valued at 3.05, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.003.052.85
The chart of Omega ratio for WGROX, currently valued at 1.37, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.371.34
The chart of Calmar ratio for WGROX, currently valued at 1.14, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.001.140.71
The chart of Martin ratio for WGROX, currently valued at 11.53, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0011.539.18
WGROX
WAAEX

The current WGROX Sharpe Ratio is 2.20, which is comparable to the WAAEX Sharpe Ratio of 2.03. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of WGROX and WAAEX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.000.501.001.502.002.503.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.20
2.03
WGROX
WAAEX

Dividends

WGROX vs. WAAEX - Dividend Comparison

Neither WGROX nor WAAEX has paid dividends to shareholders.


Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

WGROX vs. WAAEX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum WGROX drawdown since its inception was -68.90%, which is greater than WAAEX's maximum drawdown of -62.47%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WGROX and WAAEX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-50.00%-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-9.01%
-35.90%
WGROX
WAAEX

Volatility

WGROX vs. WAAEX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX) is 6.27%, while Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX) has a volatility of 6.81%. This indicates that WGROX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than WAAEX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
6.27%
6.81%
WGROX
WAAEX