- ISIN
- US4702598131
- CUSIP
- 470259813
- Issuer
- James Advantage
- Inception Date
- Jul 1, 2010
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
JMCRX Performance Chart
James Micro Cap Fund (JMCRX) is up 18.5% since the beginning of the year. JMCRX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JMCRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,602.
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Returns By Period
James Micro Cap Fund (JMCRX) has returned 18.52% so far this year and 34.06% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JMCRX has returned 9.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
James Micro Cap Fund
- 1D
- 1.54%
- 1M
- 4.08%
- YTD
- 18.52%
- 6M
- 15.35%
- 1Y
- 34.06%
- 3Y*
- 16.01%
- 5Y*
- 9.88%
- 10Y*
- 9.64%
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%
JMCRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 7, 2010, JMCRX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +19.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, JMCRX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.85% | 0.89% | -1.55% | 7.73% | -0.95% | 4.66% | 18.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.21% | -7.53% | -5.80% | -3.16% | 4.60% | 6.54% | -1.34% | 8.90% | -1.12% | -3.43% | 3.41% | 1.39% | 4.37% |
| 2024 | -2.73% | 3.00% | 3.64% | -5.67% | 5.57% | -1.65% | 12.25% | -1.24% | -0.69% | -6.70% | 10.21% | -7.98% | 5.95% |
| 2023 | 8.48% | 1.12% | -4.07% | -2.54% | 0.56% | 7.91% | 7.62% | -2.34% | -3.81% | -4.02% | 8.62% | 12.32% | 31.72% |
| 2022 | -9.20% | 0.11% | -1.81% | -5.64% | 3.16% | -8.41% | 10.28% | -4.14% | -10.36% | 9.24% | 6.82% | -6.05% | -17.33% |
| 2021 | 1.40% | 11.39% | 5.73% | 3.51% | 2.77% | -2.35% | -3.43% | 2.38% | -0.31% | 4.77% | 0.59% | 5.74% | 36.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
James Micro Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.48%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 07, 2010.
- This fund participated in 111.03% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.69% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.65, 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
- -1.48%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 96.69%
- Downside Capture
- 111.03%
Expense Ratio
JMCRX has a high expense ratio of 1.51%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JMCRX ranks 52 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 James Micro Cap Fund (JMCRX) 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.
| JMCRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.42 | 2.78 | +0.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.52 | 12.44 | -2.92 |
Dividends
Dividend History
James Micro Cap Fund provided a 0.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.23 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.31 | $0.13 | $1.43 | $0.79 | $0.08 | $1.05 | $0.91 | $1.34 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.86% | 1.02% | 1.43% | 0.63% | 9.14% | 3.84% | 0.53% | 6.35% | 6.71% | 7.80% | 0.00% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for James Micro 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $1.43 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 James Micro 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 Micro Cap Fund was 46.65%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 204 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -46.65%Mar 2020 | 2mo 23d | 9mo 25d | 1y 13dDec 2019 - Jan 2021 |
2011 bear market2011 | -29.64%Oct 2011 | 7mo 13d | 5mo 25d | 1y 1moFeb 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.90%Apr 2025 | 4mo 27d | 9mo 12d | 1y 2moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
Bear market2022 | -26.42%Sep 2022 | 10mo 18d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -26.21%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 11mo 20d | 1y 3moSep 2018 - Dec 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JMCRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.65% | -56.78% | +10.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.92% | -9.10% | -0.82% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.90% | -18.90% | -8.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.90% | -25.43% | -1.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.65% | -33.92% | -12.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.40% | -10.71% | +3.31% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.56% | 2.03% | +1.53% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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