- ISIN
- US24610B8596
- Issuer
- Delaware Funds
- Inception Date
- Dec 29, 1998
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
DCCIX Performance Chart
Delaware Small Cap Core Fund (DCCIX) is up 17.4% since the beginning of the year. DCCIX is currently trading at $36 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DCCIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,401.
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Returns By Period
Delaware Small Cap Core Fund (DCCIX) has returned 17.43% so far this year and 31.01% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DCCIX has returned 10.80% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Delaware Small Cap Core Fund
- 1D
- 2.17%
- 1M
- 4.74%
- YTD
- 17.43%
- 6M
- 14.91%
- 1Y
- 31.01%
- 3Y*
- 13.61%
- 5Y*
- 6.97%
- 10Y*
- 10.80%
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%
DCCIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 28, 1998, DCCIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an 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 +16.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DCCIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.97% | 1.29% | -5.39% | 10.58% | 1.76% | 4.74% | 17.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.24% | -5.81% | -6.43% | -3.65% | 4.57% | 4.02% | 0.96% | 6.40% | -0.86% | -0.64% | 2.68% | -0.02% | 4.59% |
| 2024 | -4.16% | 3.44% | 2.97% | -6.47% | 6.24% | -0.71% | 9.08% | -0.39% | 0.13% | -1.67% | 11.22% | -7.99% | 10.27% |
| 2023 | 8.13% | -1.20% | -4.10% | -1.16% | -2.65% | 8.69% | 4.24% | -4.24% | -6.27% | -6.22% | 9.24% | 11.65% | 14.65% |
| 2022 | -7.41% | 1.24% | 0.27% | -8.09% | 0.44% | -6.96% | 8.43% | -1.53% | -9.01% | 8.76% | 4.98% | -6.13% | -15.94% |
| 2021 | 1.59% | 9.01% | 2.00% | 4.48% | -0.16% | 0.19% | -1.53% | 3.11% | -2.93% | 5.14% | -3.41% | 4.28% | 23.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Delaware Small Cap Core Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.13%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 28, 1998.
- This fund captured 112.23% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.48% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.13% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- 4.13%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 112.23%
- Downside Capture
- 95.48%
Expense Ratio
DCCIX has an expense ratio of 0.81%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DCCIX ranks 50 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 Delaware Small Cap Core Fund (DCCIX) 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.
| DCCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.11 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.98 | 2.78 | +0.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.14 | 12.44 | -2.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Small Cap Core Fund provided a 3.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.34 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.34 | $1.34 | $0.36 | $1.16 | $0.97 | $1.99 | $0.11 | $0.48 | $2.06 | $1.92 | $0.25 | $0.59 |
Dividend yield | 3.75% | 4.40% | 1.18% | 4.17% | 3.82% | 6.35% | 0.40% | 2.03% | 10.74% | 7.97% | 1.11% | 3.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Small Cap Core 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 | $1.34 | $1.34 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $1.16 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.97 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.99 | $1.99 |
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 Delaware Small Cap Core 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 Delaware Small Cap Core Fund was 59.44%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 524 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -59.44%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 2y 27d | 3y 8moJul 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.44%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 7mo 22d | 2y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -28.64%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 5mo 25d | 8mo 22dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -27.61%Oct 2002 | 5mo 6d | 9mo 2d | 1y 2moMay 2002 - Jul 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -26.71%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 1mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DCCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.44% | -56.78% | -2.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.35% | -9.10% | -1.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.47% | -18.90% | -7.57% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.71% | -25.43% | -1.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.44% | -33.92% | -5.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.28% | -10.71% | +1.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.03% | 2.03% | +1.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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