International Small Pany Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

DFISX Fund  USD 21.01  0.11  0.53%   
The fund retains a Market Volatility (i.e., Beta) of 0.54, which attests to possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. As returns on the market increase, International Small's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding International Small is expected to be smaller as well.

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in International Small Pany are ranked lower than 12 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly weak basic indicators, International Small may actually be approaching a critical reversion point that can send shares even higher in April 2025.
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International Small Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,941  in International Small Pany on December 25, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  160.00  from holding International Small Pany or generate 8.24% return on investment over 90 days. International Small Pany is currently producing 0.1357% returns and takes up 0.8497% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 7% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than International, and 98% 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 International Small is expected to generate 0.99 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.01 times less risky than the market. It trades about 0.16 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.03 per unit of risk.

International Small Current Valuation

Undervalued
Today
21.01
Please note that International Small's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be undervalued. International Small Pany retains a regular Real Value of $22.02 per share. The prevalent price of the fund is $21.01. We determine the value of International Small Pany from evaluating fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we encourage acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will come together.
Since International Small is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of International Mutual Fund. However, International Small'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  21.01 Real  22.02 Hype  20.9 Naive  21.16
The intrinsic value of International Small'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 International Small'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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Estimating the potential upside or downside of International Small Pany helps investors to forecast how International 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 International Small more accurately as focusing exclusively on International Small's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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19.9920.6621.33
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20.0420.9021.76
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20.3021.1622.01
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International Small Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for International Small's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as International Small Pany, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a International Small'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

 0.85
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93% of assets are more volatile

Expected Return

 0.14
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98% of assets have higher returns

Risk-Adjusted Return

 0.16
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12
88% of assets perform better
Based on monthly moving average International Small is performing at about 12% 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 International Small by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.

International Small Fundamentals Growth

International Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of International Small, and International Small 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 International Mutual Fund performance.

About International Small Performance

Evaluating International Small's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if International Small 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 International Small 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.
As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, the International Small Company Portfolio, through its investments in the underlying funds, will invest at least 80 percent of its net assets in securities of small companies. The Portfolio and each underlying fund may invest in affiliated and unaffiliated registered and unregistered money market funds to manage its cash pending investment in other securities or to maintain liquidity for the payment of redemptions or other purposes.

Things to note about International Small Pany performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about International Small for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for International Small Pany help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
The fund retains 98.9% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
Evaluating International Small's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate International Small's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing International Small'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 International Small's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining International Small'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 International Small's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of International Small's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of International Small's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into International Small's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating International Small's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact International Small'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 International Mutual Fund

International Small financial ratios help investors to determine whether International 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 International with respect to the benefits of owning International Small security.
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