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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) has returned 9.63% so far this year and 48.73% over the past 12 months.
Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional
- 1D
- -4.46%
- 1M
- -7.08%
- YTD
- 9.63%
- 6M
- 12.40%
- 1Y
- 48.73%
- 3Y*
- 11.47%
- 5Y*
- 1.26%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2017, NESIX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.35%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +22.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -16.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NESIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.36% | 5.94% | -7.08% | 9.63% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.98% | -7.91% | -12.75% | -4.46% | 11.02% | 11.79% | 2.66% | 1.68% | 6.90% | 8.28% | -7.56% | 2.43% | 11.16% |
| 2024 | -8.41% | 10.31% | 2.56% | -8.11% | 18.86% | -3.46% | 5.90% | -2.04% | -0.20% | -4.99% | 8.36% | -2.57% | 13.47% |
| 2023 | 12.86% | -2.32% | -4.15% | -14.65% | 10.74% | 2.81% | 3.92% | -10.97% | -2.89% | -13.74% | 14.09% | 16.58% | 5.85% |
| 2022 | -9.54% | -1.82% | -0.23% | -16.24% | -3.05% | -8.91% | 7.28% | 2.16% | -11.10% | 5.92% | 4.56% | -0.61% | -29.71% |
| 2021 | 8.48% | 3.74% | -4.37% | 1.26% | 4.58% | 5.47% | 0.66% | -0.40% | -3.77% | 0.10% | -5.20% | 1.21% | 11.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional has an annualized alpha of 2.79%, beta of 1.06, and R² of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2017.
- This fund captured 113.36% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.61% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.79% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.06 and R² of 0.55, 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
- 2.79%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 113.36%
- Downside Capture
- 105.61%
Expense Ratio
NESIX has a high expense ratio of 1.18%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NESIX ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| NESIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.34 | 0.90 | +0.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.91 | 1.39 | +0.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.44 | 1.40 | +1.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.21 | 6.61 | +1.61 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore NESIX risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $5.82 | $3.53 | $1.48 | $2.76 | $1.40 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.93% | 23.92% | 13.26% | 8.25% | 21.96% | 8.89% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional. 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $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 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 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 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.82 | $0.00 | $5.82 |
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 Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional. 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 Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional was 49.61%, occurring on Oct 30, 2023. Recovery took 558 trading sessions.
The current Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional drawdown is 9.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -49.61% | Nov 8, 2021 | 498 | Oct 30, 2023 | 558 | Jan 22, 2026 | 1056 |
| -31.53% | Jan 17, 2020 | 42 | Mar 18, 2020 | 29 | Apr 29, 2020 | 71 |
| -21.99% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 92 |
| -16.24% | Feb 17, 2021 | 60 | May 12, 2021 | 124 | Nov 5, 2021 | 184 |
| -12.37% | Nov 29, 2017 | 49 | Feb 8, 2018 | 81 | Jun 6, 2018 | 130 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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