UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund (BISCX)
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities of U.S. small capitalization companies. Small capitalization companies are those companies within the range of the largest and smallest company in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of purchase. Investments in equity securities may include, but are not limited to, common stock and preferred stock; equity securities of real estate investment trusts ("REITs"); and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US90262H6356 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 90262H635 |
| Issuer | UBS Asset Management |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
BISCX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund had a return of 9.25% year-to-date (YTD) and 10.25% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund had an annualized return of 9.34%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.58%, indicating that UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.25% | 13.20% |
| 1 month | 4.44% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 9.63% | 10.32% |
| 1 year | 10.25% | 18.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.04% | 12.31% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.34% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BISCX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.51% | 12.44% | 0.68% | -6.77% | 1.54% | -0.28% | 9.25% | ||||||
| 2023 | 10.29% | -2.50% | -3.85% | -2.56% | 0.11% | 8.49% | 4.05% | -5.00% | -6.75% | -8.84% | 11.01% | 11.49% | 13.80% |
| 2022 | -13.64% | 3.05% | 1.15% | -12.75% | -4.55% | -8.34% | 10.81% | -1.96% | -9.22% | 9.69% | 2.38% | -5.65% | -28.20% |
| 2021 | 0.17% | 7.38% | -2.08% | 4.95% | -4.75% | 2.70% | -1.24% | 3.07% | -3.22% | 2.51% | -6.03% | 2.19% | 4.85% |
| 2020 | -0.68% | -6.43% | -17.55% | 16.24% | 14.35% | 6.32% | 7.11% | 6.89% | 0.74% | 1.67% | 13.95% | 11.04% | 60.65% |
| 2019 | 12.94% | 6.72% | -0.15% | 4.20% | -6.94% | 9.98% | 2.57% | -3.08% | -6.59% | 2.07% | 6.38% | 0.45% | 30.00% |
| 2018 | 5.14% | -1.34% | 0.73% | 0.29% | 9.48% | 0.62% | 0.13% | 11.21% | -1.84% | -12.78% | -0.05% | -16.49% | -8.16% |
| 2017 | 3.14% | 2.12% | 1.04% | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.55% | -0.70% | -1.01% | 4.93% | 1.86% | 3.74% | 0.48% | 19.35% |
| 2016 | -13.92% | -4.92% | 8.17% | 2.28% | 2.50% | 0.95% | 7.56% | 0.49% | 1.99% | -5.43% | 9.82% | -0.54% | 6.70% |
| 2015 | -3.75% | 7.02% | 2.14% | -3.15% | 4.90% | 3.72% | -1.47% | -9.26% | -5.43% | 4.47% | 4.01% | -3.86% | -2.08% |
| 2014 | 0.83% | 4.78% | -3.52% | -7.29% | 0.33% | 8.42% | -5.00% | 6.23% | -5.79% | 5.22% | 0.42% | 4.76% | 8.20% |
| 2013 | 5.70% | 1.83% | 5.66% | -1.40% | 4.57% | 1.85% | 7.25% | 1.78% | 6.42% | -0.21% | 3.29% | 2.98% | 47.29% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BISCX is 16, indicating that it is in the bottom 16% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund (BISCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund granted a 0.00% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $5.68 | $3.22 | $1.43 | $1.29 | $5.27 | $0.68 | $1.83 | $4.38 | $0.53 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.08% | 22.32% | 10.76% | 6.93% | 7.59% | 26.56% | 3.21% | 8.99% | 19.34% | 2.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for UBS U.S. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 | $0.88 | $0.88 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.68 | $5.68 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.22 | $3.22 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $1.43 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $1.29 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.27 | $5.27 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.83 | $1.83 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.38 | $4.38 |
| 2013 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the UBS U.S. 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 UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund was 94.21%, occurring on Oct 8, 1998. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 30.84%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -94.21% | Apr 13, 1998 | 129 | Oct 8, 1998 | — | — | — |
| -90.63% | Jan 2, 1998 | 7 | Jan 12, 1998 | 25 | Feb 16, 1998 | 32 |
| -90.05% | Feb 17, 1998 | 1 | Feb 17, 1998 | 38 | Apr 10, 1998 | 39 |
| -90% | Dec 26, 1997 | 1 | Dec 26, 1997 | 4 | Jan 1, 1998 | 5 |
| -6.53% | Dec 9, 1997 | 12 | Dec 24, 1997 | 1 | Dec 25, 1997 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current UBS U.S. Small Cap Growth Fund volatility is 6.61%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.