- ISIN
- US5730123099
- CUSIP
- 573012309
- Issuer
- Marsico Investment Fund
- Inception Date
- Feb 1, 2000
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MXXIX Performance Chart
Marsico Midcap Growth Focus Fund (MXXIX) is up 18.3% since the beginning of the year. MXXIX is currently trading at $66 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MXXIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,869.
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Returns By Period
Marsico Midcap Growth Focus Fund (MXXIX) has returned 18.28% so far this year and 31.18% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MXXIX has achieved an annualized return of 17.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Marsico Midcap Growth Focus Fund
- 1D
- 2.24%
- 1M
- 5.39%
- YTD
- 18.28%
- 6M
- 15.93%
- 1Y
- 31.18%
- 3Y*
- 32.75%
- 5Y*
- 13.33%
- 10Y*
- 17.44%
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%
MXXIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2000, MXXIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +35.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MXXIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.94% | 4.28% | -9.06% | 11.44% | 2.63% | 3.92% | 18.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.24% | -3.78% | -5.76% | 5.43% | 7.79% | 8.43% | 2.30% | -0.13% | 4.13% | -2.83% | 1.01% | 0.78% | 26.09% |
| 2024 | 0.84% | 8.52% | 2.74% | -3.65% | 4.20% | 0.88% | 3.21% | 3.18% | 4.51% | 0.29% | 14.13% | -1.45% | 42.95% |
| 2023 | 7.36% | -2.27% | 1.93% | -1.77% | 0.99% | 7.42% | 0.89% | -1.32% | -5.60% | -3.39% | 11.00% | 5.96% | 21.71% |
| 2022 | -12.93% | -2.18% | -0.33% | -11.27% | -5.92% | -8.21% | 11.59% | -5.73% | -6.80% | 7.09% | 7.25% | -6.97% | -31.84% |
| 2021 | -1.29% | 5.41% | -1.70% | 4.81% | -3.27% | 4.94% | 3.99% | 0.78% | -2.92% | 4.05% | -4.76% | 2.13% | 12.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
Marsico Midcap Growth Focus Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.00%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2000.
- This fund captured 115.78% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.55% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.00% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.06 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
- 3.00%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 115.78%
- Downside Capture
- 101.55%
Expense Ratio
MXXIX has a high expense ratio of 1.33%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MXXIX ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% 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 Marsico Midcap Growth Focus Fund (MXXIX) 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.
| MXXIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.58 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 2.78 | -0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.86 | 12.44 | -3.58 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Marsico Midcap Growth Focus Fund provided a 10.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.67 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.67 | $6.67 | $4.56 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $6.60 | $1.34 | $1.09 | $1.43 |
Dividend yield | 10.10% | 11.95% | 9.18% | 1.24% | 0.00% | 14.22% | 2.83% | 3.26% | 5.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Marsico Midcap Growth Focus 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 | $6.67 | $6.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.56 | $4.56 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.89 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $6.60 |
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 Marsico Midcap Growth Focus 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 Marsico Midcap Growth Focus Fund was 62.49%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1142 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -62.49%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 6mo | 5y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -60.01%Sep 2001 | 1y 6mo | 4y 6mo | 6y 17dMar 2000 - Mar 2006 |
Bear market2022 | -40.59%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 3mo | 2y 10moNov 2021 - Sep 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.01%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 2mo 12d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.89%Feb 2016 | 6mo 22d | 1y 22d | 1y 7moJul 2015 - Mar 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MXXIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.49% | -56.78% | -5.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.07% | -9.10% | -3.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.05% | -18.90% | -1.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.59% | -25.43% | -15.16% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.59% | -33.92% | -6.67% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.33% | -10.71% | -7.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.46% | 2.03% | +1.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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