- ISIN
- US90470K3133
- CUSIP
- 90470K313
- Issuer
- Dean Fund
- Inception Date
- May 28, 1997
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
DASCX Performance Chart
Dean Small Cap Value Fund (DASCX) is up 17.5% since the beginning of the year. DASCX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DASCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,442.
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Returns By Period
Dean Small Cap Value Fund (DASCX) has returned 17.53% so far this year and 32.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DASCX has returned 8.54% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Dean Small Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.98%
- 1M
- 2.87%
- YTD
- 17.53%
- 6M
- 15.02%
- 1Y
- 32.81%
- 3Y*
- 9.48%
- 5Y*
- 7.59%
- 10Y*
- 8.54%
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%
DASCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2008, DASCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +24.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DASCX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -12.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.83% | 1.18% | -6.74% | 9.44% | 1.10% | 2.50% | 17.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.32% | -3.21% | -4.53% | -5.66% | 4.78% | 4.04% | 1.24% | 6.50% | -0.99% | 0.47% | 2.41% | 0.28% | 5.00% |
| 2024 | -3.33% | -0.89% | 2.69% | -3.54% | 2.71% | -2.37% | 11.72% | -1.26% | 1.18% | -3.08% | 8.08% | -6.79% | 3.71% |
| 2023 | 5.41% | -1.85% | -1.73% | -2.98% | -2.85% | 3.67% | 3.49% | -4.32% | -3.91% | -3.38% | 3.91% | 8.27% | 2.76% |
| 2022 | -3.48% | 0.17% | 2.03% | -3.81% | 3.61% | -3.49% | 6.31% | -2.86% | -7.50% | 9.78% | 5.90% | -3.44% | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 0.92% | 9.96% | 8.23% | 1.18% | 3.90% | -2.41% | -0.06% | 1.61% | -1.87% | 3.40% | -2.23% | 5.90% | 31.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dean Small Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.02%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2008.
- This fund participated in 105.93% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 103.28% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- 0.02%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 103.28%
- Downside Capture
- 105.93%
Expense Ratio
DASCX has a high expense ratio of 1.13%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DASCX ranks 43 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dean Small Cap Value Fund (DASCX) 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.
| DASCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.49 | 2.78 | -0.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.26 | 12.44 | -4.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dean Small Cap Value Fund provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.71 | $0.33 | $0.24 | $0.18 | $0.23 | $0.59 | $0.40 | $2.72 | $0.67 | $0.90 |
Dividend yield | 1.70% | 1.99% | 3.82% | 1.75% | 1.28% | 0.98% | 1.61% | 4.03% | 3.22% | 18.27% | 3.96% | 6.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dean Small Cap Value 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 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.71 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
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 Dean Small Cap Value 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 Dean Small Cap Value Fund was 58.74%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 254 trading sessions.
The current Dean Small Cap Value Fund drawdown is 1.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.74%Mar 2009 | 5mo 18d | 1y 2d | 1y 5moSep 2008 - Mar 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -46.28%Mar 2020 | 2mo 1d | 9mo 24d | 11mo 25dJan 2020 - Jan 2021 |
2011 bear market2011 | -30.31%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 5mo 18d | 8mo 15dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.79%Apr 2025 | 5mo 2d | 8mo 7d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.04%Dec 2018 | 4mo 4d | 11mo 29d | 1y 3moAug 2018 - Dec 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DASCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.74% | -56.78% | -1.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.11% | -9.10% | -4.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.79% | -18.90% | -5.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.79% | -25.43% | +0.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.28% | -33.92% | -12.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.65% | -1.80% | +0.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.40% | -10.71% | +3.31% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.95% | 2.03% | +1.92% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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