Dean Small Cap Value Fund (DASCX)
The fund primarily invests in equity securities of small cap companies. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities of U.S. small cap companies. The fund may also invest in high grade government bonds. It may from time to time overweight its investments in certain market sectors. The fund may also invest in high grade government bonds.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US90470K3133 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 90470K313 |
| Issuer | Dean Fund |
| Inception Date | May 28, 1997 |
| Category | Small Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
DASCX has a high expense ratio of 1.13%, 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 Dean Small Cap Value Fund, 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
Dean Small Cap Value Fund had a return of 11.16% year-to-date (YTD) and 23.59% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Dean Small Cap Value Fund had an annualized return of 3.19%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Dean Small Cap Value Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 11.16% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 5.93% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 12.55% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 23.59% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.84% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.19% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DASCX, 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 | -3.33% | -0.89% | 2.69% | -3.54% | 2.71% | -2.37% | 11.72% | -1.26% | 1.18% | -3.08% | 11.16% | ||
| 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% | -3.45% | 1.75% |
| 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% |
| 2020 | -6.51% | -10.48% | -24.30% | 11.89% | 2.90% | 2.72% | 2.10% | 5.28% | -4.51% | 4.72% | 14.03% | 6.99% | -1.73% |
| 2019 | 11.85% | 3.77% | -2.74% | 3.52% | -10.07% | 7.27% | 0.42% | -5.62% | 5.36% | -0.57% | 3.55% | 1.52% | 17.67% |
| 2018 | 1.74% | -4.35% | 0.90% | -0.55% | 3.09% | 1.00% | 0.99% | 1.24% | -2.32% | -7.67% | 4.01% | -12.21% | -14.39% |
| 2017 | -0.82% | 0.59% | 0.47% | 0.47% | -2.28% | 1.55% | -0.77% | -3.50% | 6.70% | -0.52% | 3.82% | -16.35% | -11.78% |
| 2016 | -4.50% | 0.39% | 10.24% | 1.54% | 1.72% | -1.96% | 5.45% | 2.03% | -1.03% | -1.17% | 11.80% | 0.69% | 26.78% |
| 2015 | -5.25% | 6.08% | 1.22% | -1.02% | -0.51% | 1.03% | -2.75% | -4.08% | -2.40% | 4.78% | 1.95% | -10.61% | -12.01% |
| 2014 | -4.41% | 3.49% | 1.59% | -1.69% | 0.89% | 4.74% | -5.07% | 4.70% | -4.79% | 7.14% | -1.25% | -6.47% | -2.23% |
| 2013 | 6.41% | 1.48% | 3.85% | -0.00% | 4.15% | 0.00% | 6.12% | -2.95% | 5.53% | 2.16% | 3.53% | -1.59% | 32.14% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DASCX is 25, 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 Dean Small Cap Value Fund (DASCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Dean Small Cap Value Fund provided a 1.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.24 | $0.18 | $0.23 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.12 | $0.19 | $0.04 | $0.09 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 1.57% | 1.75% | 1.28% | 0.98% | 1.61% | 1.31% | 1.58% | 0.77% | 1.09% | 0.29% | 0.58% | 0.02% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.33 | $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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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 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 75.85%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1187 trading sessions.
The current Dean Small Cap Value Fund drawdown is 1.10%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -75.85% | Jun 5, 2007 | 442 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1187 | Nov 22, 2013 | 1629 |
| -54.63% | Dec 5, 2017 | 574 | Mar 18, 2020 | 246 | Mar 10, 2021 | 820 |
| -38.82% | May 6, 2002 | 109 | Oct 9, 2002 | 287 | Dec 1, 2003 | 396 |
| -36.54% | Apr 23, 1998 | 516 | Apr 17, 2000 | 474 | Mar 14, 2002 | 990 |
| -28.05% | Nov 13, 2014 | 313 | Feb 11, 2016 | 197 | Nov 21, 2016 | 510 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Dean Small Cap Value Fund volatility is 7.70%, 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.