- ISIN
- US00769G5356
- CUSIP
- 00769G535
- Issuer
- LSV
- Inception Date
- Feb 28, 2013
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
LSVQX Performance Chart
LSV Small Cap Value Fund (LSVQX) is up 15.1% since the beginning of the year. LSVQX is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LSVQX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,553.
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Returns By Period
LSV Small Cap Value Fund (LSVQX) has returned 15.12% so far this year and 29.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LSVQX has returned 9.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
LSV Small Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.76%
- 1M
- 2.61%
- YTD
- 15.12%
- 6M
- 13.02%
- 1Y
- 29.83%
- 3Y*
- 14.18%
- 5Y*
- 9.20%
- 10Y*
- 9.07%
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%
LSVQX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 1, 2013, LSVQX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -31.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, LSVQX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.17% | 2.03% | -3.47% | 8.51% | 1.22% | 2.16% | 15.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.26% | -2.47% | -4.64% | -4.98% | 4.65% | 3.13% | 1.38% | 7.52% | -0.51% | -3.05% | 3.73% | 0.90% | 7.31% |
| 2024 | -3.03% | 1.82% | 5.03% | -5.27% | 3.48% | -1.90% | 10.51% | -1.65% | -0.71% | -1.38% | 8.32% | -9.32% | 4.23% |
| 2023 | 9.28% | -1.49% | -7.40% | -2.20% | -2.96% | 10.67% | 7.66% | -3.45% | -4.32% | -4.39% | 7.30% | 11.41% | 19.02% |
| 2022 | -2.94% | 0.77% | 0.12% | -6.29% | 4.14% | -10.13% | 10.46% | -2.79% | -10.37% | 13.38% | 6.27% | -5.86% | -6.24% |
| 2021 | 3.74% | 10.90% | 6.84% | 2.92% | 3.62% | -2.21% | -2.26% | 2.68% | -2.26% | 2.73% | -1.71% | 5.96% | 34.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
LSV Small Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.86%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 01, 2013.
- This fund participated in 116.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 99.11% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.86% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.05 and R2 of 0.63, 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
- -2.86%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 99.11%
- Downside Capture
- 116.97%
Expense Ratio
LSVQX has an expense ratio of 0.83%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LSVQX ranks 57 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 LSV Small Cap Value Fund (LSVQX) 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.
| LSVQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.54 | 2.78 | +0.76 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.49 | 12.44 | -1.95 |
Dividends
Dividend History
LSV Small Cap Value Fund provided a 7.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.50 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.50 | $1.50 | $0.33 | $0.86 | $0.32 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.29 | $0.84 | $0.74 | $0.36 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 7.06% | 8.13% | 1.78% | 4.73% | 2.02% | 1.45% | 1.83% | 2.04% | 7.00% | 4.78% | 2.35% | 3.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for LSV Small Cap Value 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 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.86 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
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 LSV Small Cap Value 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 LSV Small Cap Value Fund was 54.77%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 227 trading sessions.
The current LSV Small Cap Value Fund drawdown is 1.89%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -54.77%Mar 2020 | 1y 7mo | 11mo | 2y 5moAug 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.76%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 9mo 6d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.00%Feb 2016 | 10mo 1d | 5mo 12d | 1y 3moApr 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Bear market2022 | -19.88%Sep 2022 | 8mo 11d | 4mo 8d | 1y 14dJan 2022 - Feb 2023 |
2023 correction2023 | -17.54%May 2023 | 3mo | 2mo 28d | 5mo 28dFeb 2023 - Jul 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LSVQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.77% | -56.78% | +2.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.48% | -9.10% | +0.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.76% | -18.90% | -6.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.76% | -25.43% | -0.33% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -54.77% | -33.92% | -20.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.89% | -1.80% | -0.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.42% | -10.71% | +3.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.86% | 2.03% | +0.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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