- ISIN
- US0288371026
- CUSIP
- 028837102
- Issuer
- Yorktown Funds
- Inception Date
- Jun 13, 1985
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
APITX Performance Chart
Yorktown Growth Fund (APITX) is up 20.8% since the beginning of the year. APITX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of APITX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,355.
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Returns By Period
Yorktown Growth Fund (APITX) has returned 20.80% so far this year and 34.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, APITX has returned 10.73% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Yorktown Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.75%
- 1M
- 4.99%
- YTD
- 20.80%
- 6M
- 17.93%
- 1Y
- 34.72%
- 3Y*
- 15.78%
- 5Y*
- 6.26%
- 10Y*
- 10.73%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
APITX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 1996, APITX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +54.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, APITX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 31, 2008 with a return of +47.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.09% | 1.52% | -5.91% | 13.56% | 3.11% | 3.76% | 20.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.53% | -6.47% | -6.18% | 1.04% | 7.21% | 4.32% | 3.45% | 2.52% | 1.59% | 1.14% | -1.27% | -0.57% | 10.90% |
| 2024 | -1.54% | 7.11% | 3.32% | -7.45% | 3.73% | -1.47% | 4.47% | -0.08% | 1.19% | -1.33% | 8.51% | -7.91% | 7.34% |
| 2023 | 8.97% | -2.25% | 0.57% | -1.81% | -1.94% | 9.09% | 4.62% | -3.98% | -6.22% | -7.31% | 10.58% | 9.85% | 19.37% |
| 2022 | -12.32% | -2.04% | 0.09% | -9.73% | -1.06% | -8.56% | 10.74% | -5.28% | -9.03% | 5.91% | 8.53% | -4.85% | -26.74% |
| 2021 | 0.15% | 5.14% | -0.14% | 4.69% | -0.59% | 0.93% | 2.10% | 2.83% | -4.82% | 5.65% | -3.73% | 3.66% | 16.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
Yorktown Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.68%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 1996.
- This fund captured 114.57% of S&P 500 Index gains and 112.83% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.71, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.68%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 114.57%
- Downside Capture
- 112.83%
Expense Ratio
APITX has a high expense ratio of 2.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
APITX ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Yorktown Growth Fund (APITX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| APITX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.35 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.93 | 2.78 | +0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.83 | 12.44 | -1.61 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Yorktown Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.52 | $1.92 | $1.15 | $2.63 | $1.16 | $0.14 | $0.39 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.81% | 13.95% | 9.40% | 25.45% | 7.74% | 1.09% | 3.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Yorktown Growth Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.52 | $2.52 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Yorktown Growth Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Yorktown Growth Fund was 63.33%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 281 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.33%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 1y 1mo | 2y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -62.80%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 4y 2mo | 6y 9moMar 2000 - Dec 2006 |
Bear market2022 | -35.69%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 2y 10mo | 3y 9moNov 2021 - Aug 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.21%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 25dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -26.41%Oct 1998 | 1y | 5mo 29d | 1y 5moOct 1997 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| APITX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.33% | -56.78% | -6.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.76% | -9.10% | -2.66% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.80% | -18.90% | -5.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.69% | -25.43% | -10.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.69% | -33.92% | -1.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.39% | -10.71% | -3.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.18% | 2.03% | +1.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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