James Small Cap Fund (JASCX)
The fund invests primarily in equity securities of foreign and domestic companies that the Adviser believes are undervalued. Equity securities that the fund will principally invest in are common stocks, preferred stocks and exchange traded funds ("ETFs") that invest primarily in equity securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowing for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities of small capitalization companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US4702595087 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 470259508 |
| Issuer | James Advantage |
| Inception Date | Oct 2, 1998 |
| Category | Small Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
JASCX has a high expense ratio of 1.56%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in James Small Cap Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
James Small Cap Fund had a return of 8.82% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.47% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, James Small Cap Fund had an annualized return of 6.16%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.99%, indicating that James Small Cap Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 8.82% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 6.12% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 20.20% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 32.47% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.23% | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.16% | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of JASCX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.03% | 4.71% | 3.73% | -4.84% | 8.82% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 7.84% | -0.63% | -3.86% | -1.68% | 0.64% | 7.37% | 5.49% | -1.65% | -3.26% | -2.62% | 6.22% | 10.14% | 25.16% |
| 2022 | -4.87% | 2.23% | -0.43% | -5.58% | 1.40% | -9.95% | 8.91% | -3.58% | -8.65% | 12.61% | 5.03% | -6.75% | -11.68% |
| 2021 | 0.50% | 10.70% | 7.66% | 3.73% | 2.26% | -0.88% | 0.43% | 1.67% | -2.73% | 7.34% | -0.92% | 4.36% | 38.79% |
| 2020 | -2.56% | -11.60% | -24.55% | 12.14% | 4.69% | 0.21% | 2.93% | 3.46% | -3.70% | 3.11% | 13.33% | 7.92% | -1.12% |
| 2019 | 11.93% | 3.08% | -3.20% | 2.75% | -9.44% | 7.05% | 0.65% | -5.69% | 4.08% | 2.62% | 3.02% | 1.40% | 17.82% |
| 2018 | 2.05% | -4.93% | -0.27% | -1.23% | 4.74% | -0.43% | 0.27% | 2.02% | -2.40% | -12.50% | -0.19% | -13.19% | -24.57% |
| 2017 | -1.71% | -2.46% | 0.29% | 0.79% | -3.27% | 1.71% | 1.09% | -1.98% | 8.35% | 1.40% | 1.30% | 1.15% | 6.34% |
| 2016 | -7.43% | 2.76% | 3.67% | -1.08% | 0.10% | 1.39% | 4.77% | 0.25% | 1.34% | -4.26% | 9.58% | 4.62% | 15.63% |
| 2015 | -4.03% | 3.62% | 2.39% | -3.26% | 1.33% | -0.51% | -2.33% | -5.05% | 0.61% | 9.03% | 1.67% | -6.92% | -4.41% |
| 2014 | -3.19% | 2.49% | 0.73% | -0.84% | 0.09% | 2.88% | -5.96% | 6.37% | -6.17% | 4.78% | -0.45% | 1.63% | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 6.94% | 2.58% | 4.81% | 0.92% | 1.22% | -1.00% | 5.72% | -3.53% | 5.34% | 2.83% | 5.21% | 2.40% | 38.37% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of JASCX is 82, placing it in the top 18% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
JASCX (James Small Cap Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for James Small Cap Fund (JASCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
James Small Cap Fund granted a 0.53% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.20 | $1.81 | $0.09 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $2.14 | $7.55 | $0.17 | $1.36 | $0.00 | $0.90 |
Dividend yield | 0.53% | 0.58% | 6.51% | 0.28% | 0.52% | 0.00% | 10.24% | 24.98% | 0.48% | 4.40% | 0.00% | 2.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for James Small Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | $1.81 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2019 | $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 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.14 | $2.14 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.55 | $7.55 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $1.36 |
| 2014 | $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 |
| 2013 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the James Small Cap 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 James Small Cap Fund was 59.21%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 734 trading sessions.
The current James Small Cap Fund drawdown is 0.16%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.21% | Jul 13, 2007 | 416 | Mar 9, 2009 | 734 | Feb 3, 2012 | 1150 |
| -52.56% | Jan 23, 2018 | 542 | Mar 18, 2020 | 247 | Mar 11, 2021 | 789 |
| -23.7% | May 16, 2002 | 46 | Jul 23, 2002 | 216 | Jun 2, 2003 | 262 |
| -22.24% | Nov 17, 2021 | 216 | Sep 27, 2022 | 215 | Aug 7, 2023 | 431 |
| -21.17% | May 22, 2001 | 81 | Sep 21, 2001 | 111 | Mar 4, 2002 | 192 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current James Small Cap Fund volatility is 3.18%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.