- ISIN
- US8855727355
- CUSIP
- 885572735
- Issuer
- IMS
- Inception Date
- Aug 5, 1996
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
IMSCX Performance Chart
IMS Capital Value Fund (IMSCX) is up 12.3% since the beginning of the year. IMSCX is currently trading at $44 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IMSCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,670.
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Returns By Period
IMS Capital Value Fund (IMSCX) has returned 12.27% so far this year and 30.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IMSCX has returned 11.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
IMS Capital Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.69%
- 1M
- 2.80%
- YTD
- 12.27%
- 6M
- 11.71%
- 1Y
- 30.83%
- 3Y*
- 22.77%
- 5Y*
- 10.80%
- 10Y*
- 11.87%
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%
IMSCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 1996, IMSCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +17.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, IMSCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.72% | -2.71% | -4.77% | 14.39% | 2.72% | 1.39% | 12.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.91% | -1.31% | -8.90% | -3.84% | 8.43% | 7.08% | 1.92% | 2.74% | 3.10% | 3.31% | -0.15% | -0.25% | 16.99% |
| 2024 | 0.72% | 6.23% | 2.82% | -4.66% | 6.13% | 3.39% | 0.23% | 0.28% | 1.73% | 1.84% | 4.03% | -2.64% | 21.40% |
| 2023 | 12.88% | -2.44% | 3.12% | 1.79% | 3.89% | 6.13% | 6.91% | -2.42% | -3.97% | -1.06% | 10.69% | 5.43% | 47.43% |
| 2022 | -4.77% | -3.80% | 1.26% | -12.65% | -3.17% | -12.55% | 11.49% | -3.10% | -10.82% | 7.06% | 6.69% | -7.44% | -30.11% |
| 2021 | -4.04% | 9.23% | 3.12% | 4.86% | -0.10% | -0.32% | 1.79% | 0.70% | -2.86% | 5.43% | -1.05% | -3.72% | 12.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
IMS Capital Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.30%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 1996.
- With beta of 0.97 and R2 of 0.83, 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
- 0.30%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 100.62%
- Downside Capture
- 101.84%
Expense Ratio
IMSCX has a high expense ratio of 1.82%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IMSCX ranks 44 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 IMS Capital Value Fund (IMSCX) 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.
| IMSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.24 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.53 | 2.78 | -0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.76 | 12.44 | -2.68 |
Dividends
Dividend History
IMS Capital Value Fund provided a 3.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.57 | $2.48 | $2.53 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 3.17% | 3.55% | 5.63% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.09% | 2.09% | 10.15% | 13.04% | 2.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for IMS Capital 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 | $1.41 | $1.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.97 | $1.97 |
| 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 | $1.21 | $1.21 |
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 IMS Capital 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 IMS Capital Value Fund was 56.63%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1141 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.63%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 4y 6mo | 6y 3moJun 2007 - Sep 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -40.18%Sep 2022 | 10mo 26d | 1y 5mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.33%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 5mo 12d | 6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -29.53%Oct 2002 | 5mo 25d | 7mo 9d | 1y 29dApr 2002 - May 2003 |
1998 bear market1998 | -27.33%Oct 1998 | 1y | 6mo 9d | 1y 6moOct 1997 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IMSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.63% | -56.78% | +0.15% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.90% | -9.10% | -2.80% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.80% | -18.90% | -4.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.18% | -25.43% | -14.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.18% | -33.92% | -6.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.15% | -10.71% | +0.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.08% | 2.03% | +1.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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