- ISIN
- US2654586955
- CUSIP
- 265458695
- Issuer
- Dunham
- Inception Date
- Dec 10, 2004
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
DCDGX Performance Chart
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund (DCDGX) is up 22.9% since the beginning of the year. DCDGX is currently trading at $15 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DCDGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,208.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund (DCDGX) has returned 22.88% so far this year and 43.57% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DCDGX has had an annualized return of 13.42%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 2.69%
- 1M
- 5.61%
- YTD
- 22.88%
- 6M
- 19.33%
- 1Y
- 43.57%
- 3Y*
- 17.38%
- 5Y*
- 3.85%
- 10Y*
- 13.42%
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%
DCDGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 10, 2004, DCDGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DCDGX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 27, 2005 at -20.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.40% | 2.98% | -8.02% | 13.56% | 4.19% | 4.02% | 22.88% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.63% | -8.83% | -9.69% | -0.48% | 9.51% | 5.76% | -0.67% | 4.30% | 3.64% | 2.11% | 1.15% | -0.03% | 11.14% |
| 2024 | -1.90% | 5.81% | 2.10% | -7.53% | 5.52% | 1.01% | 4.73% | -0.61% | 1.31% | -1.55% | 9.98% | -5.25% | 13.01% |
| 2023 | 9.27% | 0.42% | -0.00% | -1.98% | -0.00% | 8.40% | 2.36% | -3.64% | -6.57% | -7.35% | 10.23% | 9.80% | 20.48% |
| 2022 | -15.33% | -1.88% | 0.00% | -15.07% | -4.84% | -5.31% | 10.38% | -2.92% | -6.46% | 6.31% | 3.81% | -5.72% | -33.69% |
| 2021 | 2.08% | 6.53% | -4.22% | 4.23% | -3.21% | 5.88% | -1.59% | 1.62% | -3.96% | 6.52% | -7.89% | -0.61% | 4.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.45%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 10, 2004.
- This fund participated in 116.72% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 114.55% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.73, 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
- -0.45%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 114.55%
- Downside Capture
- 116.72%
Expense Ratio
DCDGX has a high expense ratio of 2.83%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DCDGX ranks 55 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 Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund (DCDGX) 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.
| DCDGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.17 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.21 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.17 | 2.78 | +0.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.76 | 12.44 | +0.32 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund provided a 5.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.84 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.84 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.86 | $3.65 | $0.25 | $3.80 | $2.96 | $0.00 | $1.44 |
Dividend yield | 5.49% | 6.74% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 29.30% | 22.33% | 2.06% | 38.51% | 20.51% | 0.00% | 11.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dunham Small Cap Growth 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 | $0.84 | $0.84 |
| 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 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.86 | $3.86 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dunham Small Cap Growth 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 Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund was 56.02%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 524 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.02%Nov 2008 | 2y 11mo | 2y 1mo | 5y 7dDec 2005 - Dec 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -48.05%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 3y 10mo | 4y 5moNov 2021 - May 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.22%Mar 2020 | 26d | 2mo 15d | 3mo 11dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -32.24%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 1y 1mo | 1y 5moSep 2018 - Feb 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -32.02%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 3mo | 1y 11moJun 2015 - Jun 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DCDGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.02% | -56.78% | +0.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.42% | -9.10% | -4.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.95% | -18.90% | -9.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.05% | -25.43% | -22.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.05% | -33.92% | -14.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.90% | -10.71% | -4.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.33% | 2.03% | +1.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with DCDGX
Add Dunham Small Cap Growth Fund to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with DCDGX