- ISIN
- US6537381047
- CUSIP
- 653738104
- Issuer
- Nicholas
- Inception Date
- May 18, 1987
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NCLEX Performance Chart
Nicholas Limited Edition Fund (NCLEX) is down 6.8% since the beginning of the year. NCLEX is currently trading at $24 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NCLEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $943.
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Returns By Period
Nicholas Limited Edition Fund (NCLEX) has returned -6.84% so far this year and -9.88% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NCLEX has returned 7.29% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nicholas Limited Edition Fund
- 1D
- 1.25%
- 1M
- 2.03%
- YTD
- -6.84%
- 6M
- -9.03%
- 1Y
- -9.88%
- 3Y*
- -0.32%
- 5Y*
- -1.17%
- 10Y*
- 7.29%
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%
NCLEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 18, 1987, NCLEX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NCLEX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.08% | -5.34% | -8.02% | 5.77% | 0.94% | 0.30% | -6.84% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.82% | -6.07% | -5.41% | -0.50% | 3.30% | 0.80% | -2.59% | 3.15% | -4.05% | -5.01% | 2.71% | -0.35% | -10.41% |
| 2024 | -1.98% | 4.67% | 2.70% | -6.02% | 2.29% | 1.49% | 5.57% | 1.06% | 1.15% | -1.56% | 9.23% | -6.20% | 11.91% |
| 2023 | 8.78% | -0.87% | -0.61% | -2.00% | -1.02% | 7.93% | 2.94% | -1.78% | -5.63% | -6.47% | 7.94% | 8.41% | 17.17% |
| 2022 | -9.73% | -1.15% | 1.39% | -6.83% | -1.40% | -4.63% | 7.57% | -3.92% | -8.63% | 5.10% | 2.44% | -5.35% | -23.71% |
| 2021 | -0.67% | 2.04% | 1.22% | 4.72% | -1.58% | 1.60% | 2.42% | 3.11% | -2.88% | 5.54% | -3.28% | 5.85% | 19.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nicholas Limited Edition Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.33%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 18, 1987.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.31%) than losses (93.98%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.33% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.33%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 95.31%
- Downside Capture
- 93.98%
Expense Ratio
NCLEX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NCLEX ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nicholas Limited Edition Fund (NCLEX) 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.
| NCLEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.65 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.53 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.91 | 1.37 | -0.45 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.49 | 2.78 | -3.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.98 | 12.44 | -13.42 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nicholas Limited Edition Fund provided a 8.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.91 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 | $1.91 | $1.91 | $0.76 | $0.67 | $1.51 | $5.56 | $1.69 | $1.60 | $2.52 | $2.10 | $2.53 | $1.88 |
Dividend yield | 8.09% | 7.53% | 2.51% | 2.43% | 6.22% | 16.44% | 5.10% | 5.66% | 10.72% | 7.97% | 10.68% | 8.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nicholas Limited Edition 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 | $1.91 | $1.91 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.76 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $1.51 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.56 | $5.56 |
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 Nicholas Limited Edition 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 Nicholas Limited Edition Fund was 48.68%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 407 trading sessions.
The current Nicholas Limited Edition Fund drawdown is 22.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -48.68%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 7mo | 2y 11moNov 2007 - Oct 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -40.83%Oct 2002 | 2y 2mo | 1y 4mo | 3y 6moJul 2000 - Feb 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.79%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 12d | 6mo 14dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -32.68%Oct 1998 | 6mo 9d | 1y 9mo | 2y 3moApr 1998 - Jul 2000 |
2026 bear market2026 | -28.50%Mar 2026 | 1y 4mo | — | 1y 7moNov 2024 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| NCLEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.68% | -56.78% | +8.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.36% | -9.10% | -12.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.50% | -18.90% | -9.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.50% | -25.43% | -3.07% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.79% | -33.92% | -1.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -22.06% | -1.80% | -20.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.29% | -10.71% | +2.42% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.68% | 2.03% | +8.65% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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