- ISIN
- US7492553455
- CUSIP
- 749255345
- Issuer
- Boston Partners
- Inception Date
- Jul 25, 2000
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
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Performance
BPSIX Performance Chart
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I (BPSIX) is up 14.4% since the beginning of the year. BPSIX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BPSIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,500.
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Returns By Period
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I (BPSIX) has returned 14.38% so far this year and 26.25% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BPSIX has returned 10.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I
- 1D
- 1.22%
- 1M
- 4.20%
- YTD
- 14.38%
- 6M
- 12.22%
- 1Y
- 26.25%
- 3Y*
- 16.26%
- 5Y*
- 8.44%
- 10Y*
- 10.16%
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%
BPSIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 1998, BPSIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +20.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BPSIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 28, 2000 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.38% | 0.96% | -4.82% | 9.12% | -0.11% | 4.61% | 14.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.04% | -2.00% | -5.89% | -2.53% | 5.96% | 3.92% | 0.46% | 6.83% | -0.14% | -4.19% | 1.41% | 2.18% | 7.45% |
| 2024 | -3.66% | 3.88% | 5.23% | -5.16% | 4.78% | -1.58% | 9.16% | -0.96% | -0.24% | -1.60% | 11.03% | -6.12% | 13.95% |
| 2023 | 9.86% | -0.80% | -6.13% | -2.49% | -3.87% | 9.54% | 6.10% | -2.11% | -3.76% | -4.62% | 5.76% | 10.43% | 16.98% |
| 2022 | -3.01% | 1.72% | -0.93% | -6.43% | 3.30% | -9.08% | 8.62% | -3.41% | -10.07% | 11.84% | 3.32% | -5.47% | -11.48% |
| 2021 | 1.42% | 8.87% | 7.00% | 4.33% | 2.59% | -1.55% | -1.67% | 1.60% | -2.35% | 3.70% | -4.67% | 4.66% | 25.67% |
Benchmark Metrics
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 4.42%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 1998.
- This fund captured 111.38% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.33% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.42% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.94 and R2 of 0.70, 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
- 4.42%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 111.38%
- Downside Capture
- 95.33%
Expense Ratio
BPSIX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BPSIX ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I (BPSIX) 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.
| BPSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.52 | 2.78 | -0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.62 | 12.44 | -4.82 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I provided a 6.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.97 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.97 | $1.97 | $3.75 | $3.31 | $1.92 | $2.15 | $0.14 | $0.62 | $1.43 | $1.18 | $0.56 | $1.07 |
Dividend yield | 6.61% | 7.56% | 14.43% | 12.77% | 7.64% | 7.03% | 0.54% | 2.42% | 6.95% | 4.50% | 2.22% | 5.29% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I. 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 | $1.97 | $1.97 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.75 | $3.75 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.31 | $3.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.92 | $1.92 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.15 | $2.15 |
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 Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I. 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 Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I was 62.51%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 483 trading sessions.
The current Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund Class I drawdown is 0.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -62.51%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 8moJun 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -47.79%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 8mo 27d | 11mo 3dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -35.36%Oct 1998 | 2mo 23d | 1y 8mo | 1y 10moJul 1998 - Jun 2000 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -34.70%Oct 2002 | 5mo 20d | 10mo 16d | 1y 4moApr 2002 - Aug 2003 |
2011 bear market2011 | -27.77%Oct 2011 | 4mo 25d | 5mo 18d | 10mo 13dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BPSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.51% | -56.78% | -5.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.39% | -9.10% | -1.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.62% | -18.90% | -2.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.01% | -25.43% | +3.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.79% | -33.92% | -13.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.53% | -1.80% | +1.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.08% | -10.71% | +1.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.43% | 2.03% | +1.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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