Brandes International Small Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

BISMX Fund  USD 19.32  0.07  0.36%   
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 0.11, which signifies not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, Brandes International's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Brandes International is expected to be smaller as well.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Brandes International Small are ranked lower than 3 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly strong primary indicators, Brandes International is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.
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Expense Ratio Date28th of January 2023
Expense Ratio1.1600
  

Brandes International Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,908  in Brandes International Small on September 13, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  24.00  from holding Brandes International Small or generate 1.26% return on investment over 90 days. Brandes International Small is currently producing 0.0213% returns and takes up 0.5436% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 4% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Brandes, and 99% of all traded equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns over the next 90 trading days.
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Assuming the 90 days horizon Brandes International is expected to generate 4.92 times less return on investment than the market. But when comparing it to its historical volatility, the company is 1.35 times less risky than the market. It trades about 0.04 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.14 of returns per unit of risk over similar time horizon.

Brandes International Current Valuation

Fairly Valued
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19.32
Please note that Brandes International's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be fairly valued. Brandes International shows a prevailing Real Value of $19.29 per share. The current price of the fund is $19.32. We determine the value of Brandes International from analyzing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we favor acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will blend.
Since Brandes International is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Brandes Mutual Fund. However, Brandes International's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  19.32 Real  19.29 Hype  19.32 Naive  19.65
The intrinsic value of Brandes International's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Brandes International's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
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19.83
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Brandes International Small helps investors to forecast how Brandes mutual fund's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Brandes International more accurately as focusing exclusively on Brandes International's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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18.7819.3219.86
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19.1119.6520.20
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Brandes International Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Brandes International's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Brandes International Small, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Brandes International's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

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Estimated Market Risk

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Based on monthly moving average Brandes International is performing at about 3% of its full potential. If added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Brandes International by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.

Brandes International Fundamentals Growth

Brandes Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Brandes International, and Brandes International fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Brandes Mutual Fund performance.

About Brandes International Performance

Evaluating Brandes International's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Brandes International has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Brandes International has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
The fund invests primarily in equity securities of foreign companies with small market capitalizations . Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80 percent of its net assets measured at the time of purchase in equity securities of small market capitalization companies located in at least three countries outside the United States.

Things to note about Brandes International performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Brandes International for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Brandes International help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
The fund holds 99.22% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
Evaluating Brandes International's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Brandes International's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Brandes International's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Brandes International's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Brandes International's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating Brandes International's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Brandes International's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Brandes International's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Brandes International's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Brandes International's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Brandes International's mutual fund market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

Other Information on Investing in Brandes Mutual Fund

Brandes International financial ratios help investors to determine whether Brandes Mutual Fund is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Brandes with respect to the benefits of owning Brandes International security.
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