The International Smaller Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

BICKX Fund  USD 12.27  0.08  0.66%   
The fund retains a Market Volatility (i.e., Beta) of 0.73, which attests to possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. As returns on the market increase, International Smaller's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding International Smaller is expected to be smaller as well.

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Over the last 90 days The International Smaller has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to fund investors. In spite of latest weak performance, the Fund's forward-looking signals remain strong and the current disturbance on Wall Street may also be a sign of long term gains for the fund investors.
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Expense Ratio0.9000
  

International Smaller Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,313  in The International Smaller on August 24, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (86.00) from holding The International Smaller or give up 6.55% of portfolio value over 90 days. The International Smaller is currently producing negative expected returns and takes up 0.9502% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 8% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than International, 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 International Smaller is expected to under-perform the market. In addition to that, the company is 1.24 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about -0.11 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.15 per unit of volatility.

International Smaller Current Valuation

Fairly Valued
Today
12.27
Please note that International Smaller's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be fairly valued. The International Smaller retains a regular Real Value of $12.39 per share. The prevalent price of the fund is $12.27. We determine the value of The International Smaller 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 Smaller is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of International Mutual Fund. However, International Smaller'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  12.27 Real  12.39 Hype  12.27 Naive  11.87
The intrinsic value of International Smaller'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 Smaller'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 The International Smaller 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 Smaller more accurately as focusing exclusively on International Smaller's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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12.1012.7113.33
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11.3212.2713.22
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10.9211.8712.82
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International Smaller Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for International Smaller's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as The International Smaller, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a International Smaller'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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Based on monthly moving average International Smaller is not performing at its full potential. However, 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 Smaller by adding International Smaller to a well-diversified portfolio.

International Smaller Fundamentals Growth

International Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of International Smaller, and International Smaller 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 Smaller Performance

Evaluating International Smaller's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if International Smaller 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 Smaller 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 seeks to meet its objective by investing in an international portfolio of common stocks of smaller companies located in countries of developed and emerging markets. It currently defines a smaller company as a company with a market capitalization that does not exceed 10 billion. In addition, under normal circumstances, the fund will invest primarily in companies located outside the U.S. It ordinarily invests in securities of issuers located in at least three countries outside the U.S., although the fund may focus its investments in a small number of countries or regions.

Things to note about The International Smaller performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about International Smaller for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for The International Smaller help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
International Smaller generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
The fund generated three year return of -14.0%
The International Smaller holds all of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
Evaluating International Smaller's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate International Smaller's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing International Smaller'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 Smaller's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining International Smaller'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 Smaller's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of International Smaller's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of International Smaller's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into International Smaller's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating International Smaller's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact International Smaller'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 Smaller 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 Smaller security.
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