- ISIN
- US89355J6644
- CUSIP
- 89355J664
- Issuer
- Transamerica
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 2012
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
ISCGX Performance Chart
Transamerica Small Cap Growth (ISCGX) is up 10.0% since the beginning of the year. ISCGX is currently trading at $6 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ISCGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,044.
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Returns By Period
Transamerica Small Cap Growth (ISCGX) has returned 10.04% so far this year and 12.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ISCGX has returned 8.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Transamerica Small Cap Growth
- 1D
- 1.27%
- 1M
- 6.48%
- YTD
- 10.04%
- 6M
- 6.99%
- 1Y
- 12.82%
- 3Y*
- 7.10%
- 5Y*
- 0.87%
- 10Y*
- 8.81%
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%
ISCGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2013, ISCGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. 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 Nov 2020 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ISCGX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 21, 2021 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.17% | 0.58% | -7.28% | 8.88% | 4.74% | 1.27% | 10.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.30% | -6.83% | -6.81% | -0.18% | 2.56% | 1.43% | 2.46% | 1.89% | -1.35% | 1.54% | 0.84% | -2.61% | -3.41% |
| 2024 | -2.96% | 7.22% | 2.54% | -7.01% | 2.51% | 0.31% | 4.73% | -3.06% | 0.30% | -2.85% | 14.04% | -7.81% | 6.12% |
| 2023 | 9.11% | -0.00% | 0.49% | -0.49% | -2.45% | 7.38% | 3.75% | -0.60% | -6.82% | -7.15% | 8.58% | 8.39% | 20.01% |
| 2022 | -13.37% | -2.87% | -1.55% | -11.14% | -0.96% | -4.06% | 8.80% | -2.49% | -8.29% | 5.22% | 2.31% | -5.61% | -30.85% |
| 2021 | -0.37% | 7.01% | -1.17% | 4.73% | -3.28% | 5.49% | 1.66% | 2.07% | -4.27% | 7.58% | -4.15% | 2.51% | 18.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Transamerica Small Cap Growth has an annualized alpha of -3.10%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2013.
- This fund participated in 112.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.31% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.10% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.71, 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
- -3.10%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 96.31%
- Downside Capture
- 112.20%
Expense Ratio
ISCGX has a high expense ratio of 1.06%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISCGX ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% 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 Transamerica Small Cap Growth (ISCGX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ISCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.46 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.81 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.41 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.99 | 2.93 | -1.93 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.43 | 13.52 | -10.09 |
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
Transamerica Small Cap Growth provided a 14.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.79 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.78 | $0.30 | $0.24 | $0.97 | $0.67 | $0.46 | $0.64 | $0.68 | $7.62 | $1.06 |
Dividend yield | 14.06% | 15.47% | 12.92% | 4.61% | 4.29% | 11.50% | 8.30% | 6.94% | 11.71% | 10.40% | 121.18% | 9.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Transamerica Small Cap Growth. 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 | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.78 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 Transamerica Small Cap Growth. 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 Transamerica Small Cap Growth was 39.22%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Transamerica Small Cap Growth drawdown is 13.85%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -39.22%Jun 2022 | 5mo 26d | — | 4y 5moDec 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -37.45%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 14dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -27.02%Dec 2018 | 3mo 13d | 7mo 8d | 10mo 21dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.22%Feb 2016 | 6mo 11d | 5mo 2d | 11mo 13dAug 2015 - Jul 2016 |
2014 correction2014 | -11.66%May 2014 | 2mo 11d | 7mo 13d | 9mo 24dMar 2014 - Dec 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ISCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.22% | -56.78% | +17.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.78% | -9.10% | -5.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.12% | -18.90% | -7.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.22% | -25.43% | -13.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.22% | -33.92% | -5.30% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.85% | -0.74% | -13.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.21% | -10.72% | -0.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.28% | 1.97% | +2.31% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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