- ISIN
- US63983V1008
- CUSIP
- 63983V100
- Issuer
- Needham
- Inception Date
- Jan 2, 1996
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NEEGX Performance Chart
Needham Growth Fund (NEEGX) is up 62.1% since the beginning of the year. NEEGX is currently trading at $100 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NEEGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,009.
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Returns By Period
Needham Growth Fund (NEEGX) has returned 62.10% so far this year and 95.38% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NEEGX has achieved an annualized return of 16.59%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Needham Growth Fund
- 1D
- 3.85%
- 1M
- 10.62%
- YTD
- 62.10%
- 6M
- 58.93%
- 1Y
- 95.38%
- 3Y*
- 28.18%
- 5Y*
- 14.97%
- 10Y*
- 16.59%
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%
NEEGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 26, 1995, NEEGX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +27.6%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NEEGX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 14, 2000 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 8, 1997 at -12.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.83% | 6.99% | -5.85% | 17.66% | 11.31% | 7.00% | 62.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.21% | -7.57% | -11.26% | -3.62% | 5.98% | 10.73% | 3.58% | -2.29% | 8.11% | 9.97% | -5.48% | 0.83% | 8.76% |
| 2024 | 5.58% | 16.30% | 4.86% | -7.05% | 5.66% | 1.16% | -1.85% | -1.91% | -0.07% | -6.49% | 3.78% | -4.16% | 14.45% |
| 2023 | 8.34% | -0.99% | 1.54% | -7.09% | 13.91% | 7.24% | 7.55% | -9.12% | -5.86% | -10.38% | 12.24% | 10.88% | 26.85% |
| 2022 | -12.75% | -2.38% | 0.93% | -14.26% | 2.29% | -11.46% | 13.32% | -3.50% | -12.59% | 3.58% | 6.88% | -5.97% | -33.57% |
| 2021 | 5.28% | 2.40% | -0.46% | 0.70% | -0.25% | 6.84% | 2.49% | 2.67% | -1.34% | 5.45% | 2.19% | -0.92% | 27.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
Needham Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.62%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 26, 1995.
- This fund captured 124.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.92% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.62% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.65, 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
- 5.62%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 124.62%
- Downside Capture
- 102.92%
Expense Ratio
NEEGX has a high expense ratio of 1.78%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NEEGX ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Needham Growth Fund (NEEGX) 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.
| NEEGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.37 | +0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 7.19 | 2.78 | +4.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 23.92 | 12.44 | +11.48 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Needham Growth Fund provided a 4.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.67 | $4.67 | $2.39 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $4.63 | $3.20 | $4.75 | $5.88 | $4.16 | $1.83 | $2.76 |
Dividend yield | 4.67% | 7.57% | 3.92% | 0.00% | 1.78% | 6.92% | 5.73% | 11.31% | 17.79% | 9.70% | 4.22% | 6.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Needham Growth 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 | $4.67 | $0.00 | $4.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.39 | $0.00 | $2.39 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.78 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.63 | $0.00 | $4.63 |
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 Needham Growth 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 Needham Growth Fund was 53.60%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 420 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -53.60%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 3moJul 2007 - Nov 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -50.41%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 1y 3mo | 3y 4moSep 2000 - Jan 2004 |
Bear market2022 | -43.35%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -38.66%Apr 2025 | 8mo 25d | 9mo 3d | 1y 5moJul 2024 - Jan 2026 |
2011 bear market2011 | -32.57%Oct 2011 | 4mo 25d | 1y 4mo | 1y 9moMay 2011 - Feb 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NEEGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.60% | -56.78% | +3.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.27% | -9.10% | -4.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -38.66% | -18.90% | -19.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.35% | -25.43% | -17.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.35% | -33.92% | -9.43% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.88% | -10.71% | -0.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.98% | 2.03% | +1.95% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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