- ISIN
- US85917L7423
- CUSIP
- 85917L742
- Issuer
- Sterling Capital
- Inception Date
- Jun 2, 2003
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $10,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BOPIX Performance Chart
Sterling Capital Special Opportunities Fund (BOPIX) is up 12.9% since the beginning of the year. BOPIX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BOPIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,717.
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Returns By Period
Sterling Capital Special Opportunities Fund (BOPIX) has returned 12.93% so far this year and 31.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BOPIX has had an annualized return of 13.50%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.66%.
Sterling Capital Special Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 1.05%
- 1M
- 8.46%
- YTD
- 12.93%
- 6M
- 12.50%
- 1Y
- 31.69%
- 3Y*
- 20.79%
- 5Y*
- 11.42%
- 10Y*
- 13.50%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
BOPIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 30, 2003, BOPIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BOPIX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.19% | -4.62% | -4.21% | 13.55% | 6.35% | 2.54% | 12.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.80% | -3.86% | -6.26% | -0.43% | 5.17% | 6.98% | 1.86% | 1.03% | 3.61% | 1.32% | 0.65% | 1.46% | 13.38% |
| 2024 | 1.05% | 3.51% | 1.54% | -4.58% | 2.88% | 1.72% | 2.96% | 3.25% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 6.76% | -1.47% | 21.00% |
| 2023 | 8.52% | -4.65% | 1.18% | -0.11% | 2.71% | 6.79% | 4.54% | -1.84% | -5.26% | -4.81% | 10.62% | 6.58% | 25.16% |
| 2022 | -5.01% | -3.70% | 3.68% | -9.20% | -0.14% | -8.44% | 10.49% | -5.59% | -8.20% | 7.07% | 5.11% | -5.77% | -20.04% |
| 2021 | 1.53% | 2.56% | 5.63% | 4.30% | 1.51% | 0.94% | 4.79% | 1.92% | -5.60% | 3.48% | -2.31% | 6.62% | 27.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Sterling Capital Special Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.93%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 03, 2003.
- This fund captured 107.30% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 94.06% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.93% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.90, 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
- 2.93%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 107.30%
- Downside Capture
- 94.06%
Expense Ratio
BOPIX has an expense ratio of 0.87%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BOPIX 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 Sterling Capital Special Opportunities Fund (BOPIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BOPIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.27 | 2.24 | +0.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.07 | 3.07 | 0.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.41 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.20 | 2.93 | -0.73 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.66 | 13.52 | -5.86 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Sterling Capital Special Opportunities Fund provided a 16.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.99 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.70 | $4.79 | $1.99 | $4.11 | $0.37 | $2.71 | $2.01 | $1.97 | $0.42 | $3.31 |
Dividend yield | 16.71% | 18.87% | 16.95% | 17.90% | 7.84% | 12.03% | 1.24% | 10.09% | 9.17% | 7.89% | 1.88% | 15.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sterling Capital Special Opportunities 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 | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.70 | $4.70 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.79 | $4.79 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.11 | $4.11 |
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 Sterling Capital Special Opportunities 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 Sterling Capital Special Opportunities Fund was 51.68%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 611 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.68%Nov 2008 | 5mo 17d | 2y 5mo | 2y 10moJun 2008 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.76%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 17d | 8mo 26dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.02%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 1y 2mo | 1y 12moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.69%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 3mo 21d | 6mo 5dJan 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.10%Oct 2011 | 4mo 25d | 4mo 15d | 9mo 10dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BOPIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.68% | -56.78% | +5.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.94% | -9.10% | -5.84% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.69% | -18.90% | -2.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.02% | -25.43% | +0.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.76% | -33.92% | -4.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.08% | -10.72% | +4.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.28% | 1.97% | +2.31% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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