Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I (CSMIX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I (CSMIX) has returned -1.68% so far this year and 22.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CSMIX has returned 10.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 25, 1986, CSMIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.2%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -31.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, CSMIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 10, 2007 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 22, 1987 at -18.5%.

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I has an annualized alpha of 2.78%, beta of 0.90, and R² of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 28, 1986.

• This fund captured 105.54% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.50% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.78% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• With beta of 0.90 and R² of 0.62, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

CSMIX has a high expense ratio of 1.26%, indicating above-average management fees.

CSMIX ranks 48 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I (CSMIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I provided a 14.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.17 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Columbia Small Cap Value Fund 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 Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I was 53.37%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 283 trading sessions.

The current Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I drawdown is 10.23%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.