WMICX vs. WAESX
Compare and contrast key facts about Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX) and Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX).
WMICX is managed by Wasatch. It was launched on Jun 19, 1995. WAESX is managed by Wasatch. It was launched on Dec 12, 2012.
Performance
WMICX vs. WAESX - Performance Comparison
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WMICX vs. WAESX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WMICX Wasatch Micro Cap Fund | -6.11% | 4.84% | 20.91% | 22.58% | -40.64% | 4.51% | 64.84% | 42.31% | 1.73% | 36.17% |
WAESX Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund | -8.40% | 10.56% | -0.12% | 17.52% | -37.38% | 21.34% | 48.36% | 28.05% | -11.50% | 37.66% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, WMICX achieves a -6.11% return, which is significantly higher than WAESX's -8.40% return. Over the past 10 years, WMICX has outperformed WAESX with an annualized return of 12.75%, while WAESX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.88% annualized return.
WMICX
- 1D
- -0.97%
- 1M
- -11.81%
- YTD
- -6.11%
- 6M
- -4.35%
- 1Y
- 17.97%
- 3Y*
- 9.56%
- 5Y*
- -3.99%
- 10Y*
- 12.75%
WAESX
- 1D
- -1.30%
- 1M
- -9.29%
- YTD
- -8.40%
- 6M
- -4.85%
- 1Y
- 3.86%
- 3Y*
- 2.87%
- 5Y*
- -2.08%
- 10Y*
- 6.88%
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WMICX vs. WAESX - Expense Ratio Comparison
WMICX has a 1.63% expense ratio, which is higher than WAESX's 1.32% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
WMICX vs. WAESX — Risk / Return Rank
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WMICX vs. WAESX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX) and Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX). 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.
| WMICX | WAESX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.81 | 0.17 | +0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.30 | 0.36 | +0.94 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.04 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.08 | 0.02 | +1.06 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.88 | 0.05 | +3.83 |
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
| WMICX | WAESX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 | 0.17 | +0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.16 | -0.10 | -0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.53 | 0.35 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.63 | 0.21 | +0.42 |
Correlation
The correlation between WMICX and WAESX is 0.57, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
WMICX vs. WAESX - Dividend Comparison
Neither WMICX nor WAESX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WMICX Wasatch Micro Cap Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 30.82% | 5.68% | 11.40% | 29.75% | 15.30% | 9.30% | 16.58% |
WAESX Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.42% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
WMICX vs. WAESX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum WMICX drawdown since its inception was -65.21%, which is greater than WAESX's maximum drawdown of -45.85%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WMICX and WAESX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| WMICX | WAESX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.21% | -45.85% | -19.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.32% | -11.18% | -3.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.70% | -45.85% | -2.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.96% | -45.85% | -5.11% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -26.07% | -30.21% | +4.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.32% | -16.56% | +3.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.98% | 3.32% | +0.66% |
Volatility
WMICX vs. WAESX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX) is 6.30%, while Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX) has a volatility of 7.41%. This indicates that WMICX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than WAESX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| WMICX | WAESX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.30% | 7.41% | -1.11% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.90% | 12.10% | +1.80% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.36% | 17.95% | +4.41% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.48% | 19.89% | +4.59% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.31% | 19.54% | +4.77% |