- ISIN
- US46141T5627
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 2019
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
KESGX Performance Chart
Kennedy Capital ESG SMID Cap Fund (KESGX) is up 19.0% since the beginning of the year. KESGX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KESGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,508.
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Returns By Period
Kennedy Capital ESG SMID Cap Fund (KESGX) has returned 19.04% so far this year and 33.29% over the past 12 months.
Kennedy Capital ESG SMID Cap Fund
- 1D
- 1.69%
- 1M
- 6.33%
- YTD
- 19.04%
- 6M
- 16.38%
- 1Y
- 33.29%
- 3Y*
- 16.56%
- 5Y*
- 8.56%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
KESGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 8, 2019, KESGX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, KESGX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.53% | 4.21% | -7.54% | 9.16% | 2.06% | 5.09% | 19.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.69% | -4.11% | -5.42% | -2.06% | 6.19% | 2.88% | 3.05% | 3.99% | -0.35% | -0.87% | 2.59% | 0.29% | 9.58% |
| 2024 | -2.39% | 5.81% | 3.97% | -7.07% | 3.36% | -1.79% | 6.07% | 1.53% | 1.44% | -2.10% | 8.33% | -6.83% | 9.35% |
| 2023 | 10.01% | -1.66% | -5.21% | -1.24% | -4.16% | 10.39% | 4.15% | -2.35% | -5.54% | -5.79% | 8.44% | 10.84% | 16.57% |
| 2022 | -8.51% | 0.85% | 0.28% | -7.23% | 0.30% | -7.77% | 9.74% | -2.98% | -9.61% | 7.99% | 4.49% | -4.69% | -17.82% |
| 2021 | 2.06% | 6.28% | 1.41% | 5.62% | -0.59% | 0.99% | 0.92% | 2.66% | -3.66% | 5.31% | -2.86% | 5.30% | 25.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
Kennedy Capital ESG SMID Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.13%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 08, 2019.
- This fund participated in 102.30% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.26% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.05 and R2 of 0.80, 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
- -1.13%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 97.26%
- Downside Capture
- 102.30%
Expense Ratio
KESGX has an expense ratio of 0.82%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KESGX 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 Kennedy Capital ESG SMID Cap Fund (KESGX) 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.
| KESGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.86 | 2.78 | +0.08 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.62 | 12.44 | -1.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Kennedy Capital ESG SMID Cap Fund provided a 4.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.87 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.87 | $0.87 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $1.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 4.39% | 5.23% | 0.19% | 0.29% | 0.46% | 6.65% | 0.21% | 0.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kennedy Capital ESG SMID 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 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
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 Kennedy Capital ESG SMID 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 Kennedy Capital ESG SMID Cap Fund was 41.09%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.09%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 6mo 23d | 7mo 27dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.14%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | 1y 9mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -22.94%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 4mo 16d | 8mo 29dNov 2024 - Aug 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.74%Mar 2026 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 6d | 2mo 23dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2019 pullback2019 | -8.85%Aug 2019 | 17d | 2mo 18d | 3mo 5dJul 2019 - Nov 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KESGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.09% | -56.78% | +15.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.74% | -9.10% | -2.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.94% | -18.90% | -4.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.14% | -25.43% | +0.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.95% | -10.71% | +2.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.14% | 2.03% | +1.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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