- ISIN
- US3144651052
- CUSIP
- 314465105
- Issuer
- FAM
- Inception Date
- Jan 2, 1987
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FAMVX Performance Chart
FAM Value Fund (FAMVX) is up 6.7% since the beginning of the year. FAMVX is currently trading at $106 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FAMVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,463.
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Returns By Period
FAM Value Fund (FAMVX) has returned 6.68% so far this year and 9.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FAMVX has returned 10.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
FAM Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.96%
- 1M
- 4.05%
- YTD
- 6.68%
- 6M
- 5.28%
- 1Y
- 9.95%
- 3Y*
- 12.78%
- 5Y*
- 7.91%
- 10Y*
- 10.52%
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%
FAMVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 22, 1995, FAMVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -16.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FAMVX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.15% | 3.98% | -7.09% | 6.90% | -1.84% | 3.01% | 6.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.55% | -1.46% | -3.99% | -0.15% | 4.67% | 1.23% | -1.16% | 2.25% | 0.37% | -3.11% | 2.69% | -0.69% | 4.90% |
| 2024 | 1.23% | 5.82% | 3.57% | -6.06% | 2.30% | -0.79% | 5.37% | 2.50% | 1.12% | -1.34% | 8.04% | -6.20% | 15.51% |
| 2023 | 5.95% | -2.73% | -0.34% | -0.12% | -3.96% | 8.84% | 2.86% | -0.32% | -5.15% | -2.75% | 7.96% | 6.03% | 16.09% |
| 2022 | -6.41% | -5.36% | 2.69% | -5.74% | 1.00% | -8.40% | 10.00% | -3.75% | -6.84% | 7.42% | 7.54% | -4.91% | -14.06% |
| 2021 | -2.96% | 6.96% | 5.02% | 5.59% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 1.83% | 1.08% | -4.90% | 6.75% | -1.41% | 5.89% | 25.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
FAM Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.78%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 22, 1995.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (84.44%) than losses (78.97%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.78% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.78%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 84.44%
- Downside Capture
- 78.97%
Expense Ratio
FAMVX has a high expense ratio of 1.19%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FAMVX ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% 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 FAM Value Fund (FAMVX) 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.
| FAMVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.05 | 2.78 | -1.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.14 | 12.44 | -9.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
FAM Value Fund provided a 4.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.87 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.87 | $4.87 | $6.23 | $4.57 | $3.03 | $4.97 | $3.07 | $5.50 | $2.71 | $3.72 | $3.43 | $5.44 |
Dividend yield | 4.60% | 4.90% | 6.28% | 5.01% | 3.67% | 4.99% | 3.69% | 6.80% | 4.09% | 5.06% | 5.21% | 9.06% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FAM 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 | $4.87 | $4.87 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.23 | $6.23 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.57 | $4.57 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.03 | $3.03 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.97 | $4.97 |
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 FAM 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 FAM Value Fund was 51.12%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 562 trading sessions.
The current FAM Value Fund drawdown is 0.67%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.12%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 2y 2mo | 3y 12moJun 2007 - May 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.73%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 28d | 8mo 29dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -24.34%Oct 1998 | 2mo 20d | 2y 2mo | 2y 4moJul 1998 - Dec 2000 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -22.88%Oct 2002 | 4mo 26d | 11mo 14d | 1y 4moMay 2002 - Sep 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -22.77%Jun 2022 | 5mo 12d | 1y 7mo | 2y 17dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FAMVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.12% | -56.78% | +5.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.47% | -9.10% | -0.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.74% | -18.90% | +2.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.77% | -25.43% | +2.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.73% | -33.92% | -3.81% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.67% | -1.80% | +1.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.42% | -10.71% | +4.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.16% | 2.03% | +1.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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