Conestoga Small Cap (CCASX)
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal market circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-cap companies. Equity securities include American depositary receipts ("ADRs"), convertible securities, foreign and domestic common and preferred stocks, rights and warrants.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2070191000 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 207019100 |
| Issuer | Conestoga Capital Advisors |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
CCASX has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, 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 Conestoga Small Cap, 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
Conestoga Small Cap had a return of 14.63% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.72% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Conestoga Small Cap had an annualized return of 9.46%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Conestoga Small Cap did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 14.63% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 7.30% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 14.85% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 32.72% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.15% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.46% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CCASX, 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 | -3.29% | 4.68% | 2.30% | -6.37% | 1.47% | -0.75% | 8.13% | 0.56% | 0.88% | -3.17% | 14.63% | ||
| 2023 | 10.93% | -0.60% | 1.97% | -1.45% | -1.28% | 7.70% | 1.18% | -2.06% | -5.79% | -6.77% | 8.12% | 9.14% | 21.00% |
| 2022 | -13.87% | -1.90% | 0.22% | -11.50% | -2.50% | -2.98% | 8.60% | -4.07% | -8.13% | 7.43% | 4.46% | -9.33% | -30.96% |
| 2021 | 0.86% | 4.26% | -2.13% | 4.71% | -4.49% | 3.37% | 2.85% | 2.83% | -1.67% | 5.34% | -1.70% | -3.86% | 10.13% |
| 2020 | 1.13% | -6.30% | -14.86% | 10.85% | 10.54% | 3.18% | 3.52% | 3.04% | -3.75% | 2.21% | 12.86% | 7.90% | 30.34% |
| 2019 | 7.64% | 5.91% | -0.99% | 6.58% | -5.37% | 8.41% | 0.72% | -2.98% | -1.43% | -1.65% | 6.27% | -1.38% | 22.52% |
| 2018 | 3.43% | -3.71% | 2.61% | -0.74% | 6.30% | 4.17% | 3.93% | 8.33% | -1.94% | -11.53% | 1.38% | -10.76% | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 0.10% | 1.61% | 2.27% | 2.96% | 3.57% | 1.83% | 2.09% | 0.90% | 6.55% | 3.34% | 1.47% | -6.55% | 21.49% |
| 2016 | -9.01% | -1.11% | 7.28% | -0.72% | 2.89% | 3.52% | 1.62% | 2.86% | 1.84% | -5.46% | 10.98% | -1.10% | 12.73% |
| 2015 | -3.23% | 5.95% | 2.52% | -1.13% | 0.94% | 3.42% | 0.71% | -5.59% | -3.71% | 6.96% | 5.54% | -3.67% | 8.00% |
| 2014 | -4.83% | 1.84% | -2.96% | -5.28% | -2.30% | 6.30% | -5.69% | 1.91% | -5.74% | 9.77% | -1.96% | 1.94% | -8.05% |
| 2013 | 4.32% | 2.84% | 6.19% | -3.16% | 4.21% | 1.32% | 8.21% | -1.87% | 8.71% | 5.03% | 4.56% | -0.65% | 46.72% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CCASX is 28, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Conestoga Small Cap (CCASX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Conestoga Small Cap provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Conestoga Small Cap. 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 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $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 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $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 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.67 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Conestoga Small Cap. 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 Conestoga Small Cap was 49.30%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 438 trading sessions.
The current Conestoga Small Cap drawdown is 13.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -49.3% | Oct 8, 2007 | 356 | Mar 9, 2009 | 438 | Dec 1, 2010 | 794 |
| -41.27% | Nov 10, 2021 | 151 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -32.19% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 89 | Jul 29, 2020 | 112 |
| -27.11% | Sep 17, 2018 | 69 | Dec 24, 2018 | 267 | Jan 16, 2020 | 336 |
| -24.92% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 324 | Jan 18, 2013 | 385 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Conestoga Small Cap volatility is 6.70%, 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.