- ISIN
- US1152918330
- CUSIP
- 115291833
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- Jul 23, 1992
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
BCSIX Performance Chart
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund (BCSIX) is down 5.7% since the beginning of the year. BCSIX is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BCSIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $670.
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Returns By Period
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund (BCSIX) has returned -5.70% so far this year and -6.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BCSIX has returned 5.22% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund
- 1D
- 1.38%
- 1M
- 2.91%
- YTD
- -5.70%
- 6M
- -8.97%
- 1Y
- -6.44%
- 3Y*
- -2.50%
- 5Y*
- -7.69%
- 10Y*
- 5.22%
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%
BCSIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 1992, BCSIX'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, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +23.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BCSIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2024 with a return of +54.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 10, 2024 at -34.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.36% | -7.50% | -6.39% | 6.48% | 9.80% | 0.54% | -5.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.61% | -9.54% | -7.73% | -2.00% | 7.16% | 3.40% | -1.75% | 2.55% | -2.17% | -0.48% | 3.15% | -5.15% | -12.48% |
| 2024 | -2.56% | 2.48% | 0.03% | -4.67% | -2.63% | 1.22% | 6.47% | 1.02% | 0.87% | -0.32% | 12.84% | -4.05% | 9.86% |
| 2023 | 9.39% | -1.91% | 1.53% | -2.46% | 4.31% | 5.29% | 6.28% | -6.32% | -5.73% | -9.10% | 7.96% | 10.84% | 19.16% |
| 2022 | -14.42% | -0.91% | 1.18% | -13.86% | -6.26% | -5.12% | 12.25% | -6.76% | -7.06% | 1.97% | -1.33% | -3.39% | -37.85% |
| 2021 | 1.59% | -2.31% | -5.41% | 2.55% | -5.56% | 7.36% | 1.65% | 1.56% | -5.60% | 6.37% | -7.40% | 2.20% | -4.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.91%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 1992.
- This fund captured 106.24% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.80% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.51, 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
- 1.91%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 106.24%
- Downside Capture
- 104.80%
Expense Ratio
BCSIX has a high expense ratio of 1.25%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BCSIX ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund (BCSIX) 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.
| BCSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 1.37 | -0.41 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.28 | 2.78 | -3.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.63 | 12.44 | -13.07 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund provided a 115.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $23.59 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $23.59 | $23.59 | $26.73 | $6.53 | $7.78 | $10.85 | $9.94 | $8.53 | $5.70 | $5.30 | $4.07 | $6.53 |
Dividend yield | 115.09% | 108.53% | 52.70% | 9.36% | 12.04% | 9.32% | 7.46% | 8.62% | 6.85% | 5.94% | 5.54% | 9.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Brown Capital Management Small Company 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 | $23.59 | $23.59 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $26.73 | $26.73 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.53 | $6.53 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.78 | $7.78 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.85 | $10.85 |
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 Brown Capital Management Small Company 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 Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund was 57.17%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund drawdown is 47.92%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -57.17%Mar 2026 | 1y 3mo | — | 1y 6moDec 2024 - now |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -51.34%Oct 2002 | 9mo 5d | 3y 6mo | 4y 3moJan 2002 - May 2006 |
Bear market2022 | -48.37%Dec 2022 | 1y 10mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 9moFeb 2021 - Dec 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -46.02%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 3d | 2y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -33.37%Sep 2001 | 1y 6mo | 3mo 8d | 1y 9moMar 2000 - Dec 2001 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BCSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.17% | -56.78% | -0.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -26.97% | -9.10% | -17.87% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -57.17% | -18.90% | -38.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -57.17% | -25.43% | -31.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -57.17% | -33.92% | -23.25% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -47.92% | -1.80% | -46.12% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.60% | -10.71% | -2.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 11.73% | 2.03% | +9.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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