International Growth Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

TWIEX Fund  USD 12.38  0.03  0.24%   
The fund retains a Market Volatility (i.e., Beta) of 0.71, which attests to possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. As returns on the market increase, International Growth's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding International Growth is expected to be smaller as well.

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Over the last 90 days International Growth Fund has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to fund investors. In spite of latest weak performance, the Fund's technical and fundamental indicators 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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American Century International Growth Fund Q2 2024 Commentary - Seeking Alpha
09/19/2024
Expense Ratio Date1st of April 2023
Expense Ratio1.2600
  

International Growth Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,343  in International Growth Fund on August 23, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (105.00) from holding International Growth Fund or give up 7.82% of portfolio value over 90 days. International Growth Fund is currently producing negative expected returns and takes up 0.932% 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 Growth 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 -0.13 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.11 per unit of volatility.

International Growth Current Valuation

Overvalued
Today
12.38
Please note that International Growth's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be overvalued. International Growth retains a regular Real Value of $11.64 per share. The prevalent price of the fund is $12.38. We determine the value of International Growth 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 Growth is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of International Mutual Fund. However, International Growth'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  12.38 Real  11.64 Hype  12.38 Naive  12.13
The intrinsic value of International Growth'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 Growth'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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12.57
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of International Growth Fund 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 Growth more accurately as focusing exclusively on International Growth's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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12.2712.6913.11
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11.4512.3813.31
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11.2012.1313.06
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International Growth Market Risk Analysis

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

 0.93
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Based on monthly moving average International Growth 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 Growth by adding International Growth to a well-diversified portfolio.

International Growth Fundamentals Growth

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

Evaluating International Growth's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if International Growth 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 Growth 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 securities of companies located in at least three developed countries world-wide . Under normal market conditions, the funds portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.

Things to note about International Growth performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about International Growth for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for International Growth help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
International Growth generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
The fund generated three year return of -6.0%
International Growth maintains 95.69% of its assets in stocks
Evaluating International Growth's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate International Growth's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing International Growth'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 Growth's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining International Growth'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 Growth's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of International Growth's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of International Growth's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into International Growth's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating International Growth's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact International Growth'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 Growth 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 Growth security.
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