- ISIN
- US02110A6477
- CUSIP
- 02110A647
- Issuer
- Clarkston Funds
- Inception Date
- Jan 31, 2017
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
CIMDX Performance Chart
Clarkston Founders Fund (CIMDX) is up 4.6% since the beginning of the year. CIMDX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CIMDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,227.
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Returns By Period
Clarkston Founders Fund (CIMDX) has returned 4.58% so far this year and 13.04% over the past 12 months.
Clarkston Founders Fund
- 1D
- -3.66%
- 1M
- 1.05%
- 6M
- 3.52%
- YTD
- 4.58%
- 1Y
- 13.04%
- 3Y*
- 6.58%
- 5Y*
- 4.18%
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 8.10%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
CIMDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, CIMDX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, CIMDX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.02% | 0.24% | -6.01% | 2.85% | -2.77% | 1.71% | 8.03% | 4.58% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.38% | -0.80% | -1.50% | -2.59% | 3.64% | 1.00% | 0.37% | 2.78% | -0.12% | -0.12% | 2.77% | 0.49% | 7.35% |
| 2024 | -1.25% | 2.60% | 3.12% | -6.56% | 2.09% | 0.26% | 3.50% | 0.96% | 1.58% | -0.37% | 4.74% | -4.53% | 5.67% |
| 2023 | 9.16% | -3.02% | -2.77% | 1.11% | -4.81% | 7.95% | 1.14% | -3.51% | -3.29% | -4.33% | 7.93% | 5.91% | 10.38% |
| 2022 | -2.33% | -1.26% | 6.85% | -4.40% | 2.57% | -5.71% | 5.85% | -1.93% | -10.16% | 7.37% | 5.03% | -3.86% | -3.67% |
| 2021 | 1.44% | 2.91% | 5.78% | 5.40% | 1.83% | -4.34% | -3.69% | -0.69% | -4.61% | 1.52% | -4.44% | 5.87% | 6.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Clarkston Founders Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.40%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 2017.
- This fund participated in 78.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.40%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 64.22%
- Downside Capture
- 78.31%
Expense Ratio
CIMDX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CIMDX ranks 12 for risk / return — above 12% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Clarkston Founders Fund (CIMDX) 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.
| CIMDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.93 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.25 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.77 | 2.00 | -1.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.83 | 8.49 | -6.66 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Clarkston Founders Fund provided a 3.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.07 | $0.25 | $0.89 | $0.07 | $0.13 | $0.40 | $0.23 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 3.10% | 3.24% | 0.45% | 1.62% | 6.38% | 0.44% | 0.91% | 3.32% | 2.27% | 0.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Clarkston Founders 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 | $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 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.89 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
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 Clarkston Founders 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 Clarkston Founders Fund was 31.86%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.
The current Clarkston Founders Fund drawdown is 3.66%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-31.86%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 18dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-21.26%Sep 2022 | 1y 4mo | 2y 16d | 3y 5moMay 2021 - Oct 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-15.12%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 12d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-14.82%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 3mo 16d | 7mo 23dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-13.77%Jun 2020 | 17d | 2mo 3d | 2mo 20dJun 2020 - Aug 2020 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| CIMDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.86% | -56.78% | +24.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.83% | -9.10% | -2.73% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.82% | -18.90% | +4.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.58% | -25.43% | +9.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.66% | -1.58% | -2.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.90% | -10.70% | +4.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.99% | 2.14% | +2.85% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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