- ISIN
- US1087473047
- CUSIP
- 108747304
- Issuer
- Bridgeway
- Inception Date
- Aug 5, 1994
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
BRUSX Performance Chart
Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Fund (BRUSX) is up 10.3% since the beginning of the year. BRUSX is currently trading at $35 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BRUSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,139.
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Returns By Period
Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Fund (BRUSX) has returned 10.33% so far this year and 28.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BRUSX has returned 9.35% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Fund
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- 3.14%
- YTD
- 10.33%
- 6M
- 10.83%
- 1Y
- 28.90%
- 3Y*
- 16.22%
- 5Y*
- 2.63%
- 10Y*
- 9.35%
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%
BRUSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 5, 1994, BRUSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +24.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BRUSX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2007 with a return of +19.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 15, 2021 at -14.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.98% | -0.12% | -6.29% | 10.13% | 3.25% | 0.66% | 10.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.58% | -5.34% | -9.25% | -3.73% | 7.25% | 7.50% | -0.66% | 8.23% | 5.12% | -3.06% | -1.26% | 2.24% | 7.13% |
| 2024 | -1.75% | 6.26% | 2.81% | -8.08% | 1.49% | -4.50% | 11.66% | -2.23% | 0.33% | -1.20% | 14.70% | -0.96% | 17.57% |
| 2023 | 9.27% | -0.90% | -4.05% | -1.02% | -2.02% | 5.86% | 5.79% | -8.35% | -5.75% | -4.09% | 7.62% | 17.41% | 18.14% |
| 2022 | -7.27% | 4.86% | 1.79% | -4.31% | -2.05% | -6.95% | 7.81% | -1.61% | -11.45% | 9.92% | 3.21% | -3.20% | -10.99% |
| 2021 | 12.58% | 9.95% | 3.19% | 2.70% | 8.51% | 2.38% | -4.05% | -0.22% | -2.20% | 1.45% | -4.76% | -13.65% | 13.85% |
Benchmark Metrics
Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.70%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 08, 1994.
- This fund captured 119.17% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.69% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.70%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 119.17%
- Downside Capture
- 107.69%
Expense Ratio
BRUSX has a high expense ratio of 1.26%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BRUSX ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% 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 Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Fund (BRUSX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BRUSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.79 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.41 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | 2.93 | -0.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.78 | 13.52 | -6.74 |
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
Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Fund provided a 9.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.36 | $3.36 | $0.81 | $1.42 | $4.71 | $2.62 | $0.49 | $0.28 | $3.11 | $0.60 | $0.33 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 9.57% | 10.56% | 2.46% | 4.97% | 18.41% | 7.70% | 1.53% | 1.14% | 13.87% | 1.99% | 1.12% | 1.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Bridgeway Ultra 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 | $3.36 | $3.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.81 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $1.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.71 | $4.71 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.62 | $2.62 |
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 Bridgeway Ultra 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 Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Fund was 60.38%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 462 trading sessions.
The current Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Fund drawdown is 0.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.38%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 10dDec 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -55.77%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 8mo 21d | 2y 3moSep 2018 - Dec 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -53.17%Oct 1998 | 11mo 29d | 1y 4mo | 2y 4moOct 1997 - Feb 2000 |
Bear market2022 | -39.83%Sep 2022 | 1y 3mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 3moJun 2021 - Sep 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -35.64%Oct 2011 | 6mo | 1y 2mo | 1y 8moApr 2011 - Dec 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BRUSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.38% | -56.78% | -3.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.87% | -9.10% | -3.77% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.73% | -18.90% | -8.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.83% | -25.43% | -14.40% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -55.77% | -33.92% | -21.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.23% | -0.74% | +0.51% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.55% | -10.72% | -2.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.58% | 1.97% | +2.61% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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