Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX)
Fund Info
| Issuer | Needham |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Home Page | www.needhamfunds.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
NESIX has a high expense ratio of 1.18%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional had a return of 8.35% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.51% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 8.35% | 18.13% |
| 1 month | -2.79% | 1.45% |
| 6 months | 11.03% | 8.81% |
| 1 year | 27.51% | 26.52% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.12% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.88% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NESIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -8.41% | 10.31% | 2.56% | -8.11% | 18.86% | -3.46% | 5.90% | -2.04% | 8.35% | ||||
| 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% |
| 2020 | 0.28% | -4.77% | -10.85% | 21.45% | 4.31% | 6.50% | 9.06% | 0.71% | 0.13% | 0.22% | 22.52% | 11.56% | 73.06% |
| 2019 | 15.35% | 7.36% | -3.17% | 7.51% | -2.61% | 6.07% | 0.61% | -2.02% | 4.74% | 7.15% | 3.49% | 4.85% | 59.87% |
| 2018 | 1.52% | -1.69% | 0.89% | -2.01% | 6.36% | 0.18% | -0.91% | 7.43% | 1.59% | -8.14% | 1.52% | -10.28% | -4.87% |
| 2017 | 0.79% | -0.52% | 1.37% | 0.39% | 1.48% | 3.61% | 1.96% | -1.56% | 5.66% | 0.35% | 5.53% | -6.58% | 12.55% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NESIX is 13, indicating that it is in the bottom 13% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional granted a 0.00% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $5.82 | $3.53 | $1.92 | $2.76 | $1.40 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.93% | 23.92% | 13.26% | 10.71% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.53 | $0.00 | $3.53 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $0.00 | $1.92 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.76 | $0.00 | $2.76 |
| 2017 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $1.40 |
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.
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. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional drawdown is 26.43%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -49.61% | Feb 17, 2021 | 681 | Oct 30, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -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 |
| -12.37% | Nov 29, 2017 | 49 | Feb 8, 2018 | 81 | Jun 6, 2018 | 130 |
| -11.7% | Jul 21, 2017 | 22 | Aug 21, 2017 | 29 | Oct 2, 2017 | 51 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional volatility is 8.39%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.