- ISIN
- US3499032296
- CUSIP
- 349903229
- Issuer
- Lisanti SmallCap
- Inception Date
- Feb 27, 2004
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
ASCGX Performance Chart
Lisanti Small Cap Growth Fund (ASCGX) is up 27.4% since the beginning of the year. ASCGX is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ASCGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,233.
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Returns By Period
Lisanti Small Cap Growth Fund (ASCGX) has returned 27.42% so far this year and 51.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ASCGX has had an annualized return of 13.78%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Lisanti Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 3.05%
- 1M
- 7.11%
- YTD
- 27.42%
- 6M
- 22.23%
- 1Y
- 51.27%
- 3Y*
- 20.74%
- 5Y*
- 4.27%
- 10Y*
- 13.78%
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%
ASCGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 1, 2004, ASCGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ASCGX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.10% | 1.42% | -6.35% | 16.21% | 8.20% | 4.49% | 27.42% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.28% | -11.18% | -7.93% | -0.81% | 9.43% | 7.87% | 3.17% | 4.62% | 4.18% | 4.10% | 0.64% | -3.87% | 9.80% |
| 2024 | 0.67% | 9.92% | 2.73% | -5.32% | 8.38% | 0.31% | 3.36% | -0.35% | 2.46% | -0.73% | 10.81% | -5.97% | 27.71% |
| 2023 | 7.26% | -0.88% | -1.43% | -3.19% | -0.93% | 7.22% | 1.29% | -5.73% | -6.81% | -7.77% | 8.99% | 8.25% | 4.36% |
| 2022 | -14.68% | -0.99% | 1.32% | -14.45% | -5.32% | -7.89% | 9.05% | -0.00% | -7.91% | 6.25% | -1.30% | -6.84% | -37.35% |
| 2021 | 4.20% | 4.99% | -3.51% | 3.12% | -2.52% | 4.08% | -3.36% | 3.30% | -2.52% | 8.03% | -4.54% | -0.43% | 10.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Lisanti Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.53%, beta of 1.14, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 01, 2004.
- This fund captured 116.34% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.15% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.14 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- 0.53%
- Beta
- 1.14
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 116.34%
- Downside Capture
- 113.15%
Expense Ratio
ASCGX has a high expense ratio of 1.35%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ASCGX ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lisanti Small Cap Growth Fund (ASCGX) 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.
| ASCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.26 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.84 | 2.78 | +1.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.40 | 12.44 | +1.96 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Lisanti Small Cap 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 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $7.95 | $2.18 | $0.48 | $0.77 | $5.03 | $0.31 | $0.94 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 1.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.72% | 30.62% | 7.05% | 2.20% | 4.36% | 26.72% | 1.67% | 5.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lisanti Small Cap 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 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 |
| 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 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.95 | $7.95 |
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 Lisanti Small Cap 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 Lisanti Small Cap Growth Fund was 59.31%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -59.31%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 6moOct 2007 - Apr 2011 |
2023 bear market2023 | -50.73%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | 2y 6mo | 4y 6moNov 2021 - May 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.36%Mar 2020 | 27d | 3mo 7d | 4mo 4dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -33.97%Feb 2016 | 6mo 9d | 1y 2mo | 1y 9moAug 2015 - May 2017 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -30.87%Dec 2018 | 3mo 13d | 1y 1mo | 1y 5moSep 2018 - Feb 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ASCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.31% | -56.78% | -2.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.24% | -9.10% | -4.14% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.25% | -18.90% | -13.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.73% | -25.43% | -25.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.73% | -33.92% | -16.81% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.87% | -10.71% | -5.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.52% | 2.03% | +1.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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