- ISIN
- US5018852062
- CUSIP
- 501885206
- Issuer
- LKCM
- Inception Date
- Jan 3, 1996
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
LKEQX Performance Chart
LKCM Equity Fund (LKEQX) is up 4.4% since the beginning of the year. LKEQX is currently trading at $39 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LKEQX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,364.
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Returns By Period
LKCM Equity Fund (LKEQX) has returned 4.41% so far this year and 14.36% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LKEQX has returned 12.14% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
LKCM Equity Fund
- 1D
- -0.48%
- 1M
- -0.91%
- YTD
- 4.41%
- 6M
- 3.76%
- 1Y
- 14.36%
- 3Y*
- 12.01%
- 5Y*
- 6.40%
- 10Y*
- 12.14%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
LKEQX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 1995, LKEQX'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, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LKEQX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.04% | 1.28% | -6.01% | 7.65% | -0.62% | -1.46% | 4.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.30% | -1.46% | -5.35% | -2.84% | 6.35% | 4.48% | 4.90% | 0.60% | 2.64% | 0.73% | -1.13% | -0.66% | 10.39% |
| 2024 | -0.26% | 4.05% | 3.84% | -4.05% | 4.10% | 2.97% | 2.20% | 0.97% | 1.32% | -1.48% | 6.46% | -5.92% | 14.37% |
| 2023 | 4.55% | -3.52% | 1.73% | 0.63% | -2.03% | 7.02% | 2.32% | -0.93% | -5.50% | -4.11% | 7.69% | 5.18% | 12.65% |
| 2022 | -6.05% | -2.86% | 3.09% | -6.76% | 0.27% | -7.96% | 8.49% | -3.56% | -8.21% | 8.38% | 4.91% | -4.40% | -15.50% |
| 2021 | -0.92% | 2.15% | 4.60% | 4.73% | 0.53% | 2.26% | 2.18% | 2.39% | -4.62% | 6.04% | -1.50% | 3.09% | 22.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
LKCM Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.23%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 1995.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (91.47%) than losses (89.64%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.94, 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
- 1.23%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 91.47%
- Downside Capture
- 89.64%
Expense Ratio
LKEQX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LKEQX ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for LKCM Equity Fund (LKEQX) 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.
| LKEQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.66 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.32 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.70 | 2.46 | -0.76 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.35 | 10.92 | -4.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
LKCM Equity Fund provided a 7.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.12 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.12 | $3.12 | $2.51 | $0.50 | $1.70 | $2.64 | $1.89 | $1.29 | $1.81 | $1.27 | $1.48 | $0.61 |
Dividend yield | 7.93% | 8.28% | 6.82% | 1.46% | 5.50% | 6.83% | 5.60% | 4.44% | 7.75% | 4.87% | 6.61% | 2.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for LKCM Equity 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 | $3.12 | $3.12 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.51 | $2.51 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $1.70 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.64 | $2.64 |
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 LKCM Equity 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 LKCM Equity Fund was 48.52%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 469 trading sessions.
The current LKCM Equity Fund drawdown is 2.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -48.52%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 3moOct 2007 - Jan 2011 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -33.14%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 2y 5mo | 4y 6moAug 2000 - Mar 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.15%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 26d | 4mo 28dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.63%Sep 2022 | 10mo 17d | 1y 5mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -20.76%Oct 1998 | 2mo 20d | 3mo | 5mo 20dJul 1998 - Jan 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LKEQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.52% | -56.78% | +8.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.94% | -9.10% | +0.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.59% | -18.90% | -1.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.63% | -25.43% | +2.80% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.15% | -33.92% | +3.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.65% | -3.21% | +0.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.78% | -10.71% | +3.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.39% | 2.04% | +0.35% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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