- ISIN
- US34984T4519
- CUSIP
- 34984T451
- Issuer
- DF Dent Funds
- Inception Date
- Jul 1, 2011
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
DFDMX Performance Chart
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund (DFDMX) is down 8.6% since the beginning of the year. DFDMX is currently trading at $34 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DFDMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $948.
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Returns By Period
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund (DFDMX) has returned -8.60% so far this year and -8.18% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DFDMX has returned 8.98% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.56%
- 1M
- 2.30%
- YTD
- -8.60%
- 6M
- -9.85%
- 1Y
- -8.18%
- 3Y*
- 4.46%
- 5Y*
- -1.06%
- 10Y*
- 8.98%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
DFDMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 2011, DFDMX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +16.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, DFDMX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.92% | -3.30% | -9.46% | 3.46% | 0.27% | 1.56% | -8.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.71% | -3.37% | -3.96% | -2.27% | 3.32% | 3.90% | 3.86% | 0.48% | -1.62% | -2.88% | -1.40% | -0.67% | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 1.15% | 4.93% | 1.39% | -8.31% | 2.08% | 0.00% | 8.28% | 1.33% | 0.79% | -1.19% | 8.78% | -7.17% | 11.15% |
| 2023 | 8.28% | -1.61% | 1.95% | 0.27% | -1.19% | 7.00% | 2.03% | -2.21% | -5.59% | -5.96% | 9.61% | 9.93% | 22.91% |
| 2022 | -12.64% | -4.31% | 3.46% | -10.35% | -4.26% | -6.22% | 10.53% | -5.50% | -10.65% | 6.04% | 5.84% | -4.71% | -30.52% |
| 2021 | -3.18% | 1.57% | 0.32% | 6.22% | -1.18% | 3.37% | 3.79% | 0.96% | -3.89% | 6.43% | -4.49% | 2.45% | 12.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.22%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 05, 2011.
- This fund participated in 105.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 94.52% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.22% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.04 and R2 of 0.81, 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
- -2.22%
- Beta
- 1.04
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 94.52%
- Downside Capture
- 105.71%
Expense Ratio
DFDMX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFDMX ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund (DFDMX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| DFDMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.46 | 2.24 | -2.71 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.56 | 3.07 | -3.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.94 | 1.41 | -0.47 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.33 | 2.93 | -3.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.70 | 13.52 | -14.22 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.11 | $0.24 | $0.69 | $0.06 | $0.01 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.79% | 0.30% | 0.87% | 3.52% | 0.30% | 0.09% | 3.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DF Dent Midcap 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $1.08 | $1.08 |
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 DF Dent Midcap 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 DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund was 40.46%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund drawdown is 16.80%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -40.46%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | — | 4y 6moNov 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -33.65%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -23.91%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 4mo 2d | 6mo 29dJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.70%Dec 2018 | 3mo 8d | 3mo 8d | 6mo 16dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.89%Feb 2016 | 6mo 26d | 6mo 27d | 1y 1moJul 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DFDMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -40.46% | -56.78% | +16.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.32% | -9.10% | -13.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.32% | -18.90% | -3.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.46% | -25.43% | -15.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.46% | -33.92% | -6.54% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -16.80% | -0.74% | -16.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.06% | -10.72% | +2.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.42% | 1.97% | +8.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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