- ISIN
- US92913K8018
- CUSIP
- 92913K801
- Issuer
- Voya
- Inception Date
- Jul 21, 1997
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NLCAX Performance Chart
Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund (NLCAX) is up 7.6% since the beginning of the year. NLCAX is currently trading at $52 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NLCAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,744.
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Returns By Period
Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund (NLCAX) has returned 7.61% so far this year and 23.38% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NLCAX has achieved an annualized return of 15.69%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.75%
- 1M
- 0.48%
- YTD
- 7.61%
- 6M
- 6.91%
- 1Y
- 23.38%
- 3Y*
- 22.51%
- 5Y*
- 11.76%
- 10Y*
- 15.69%
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%
NLCAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 15, 1997, NLCAX'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, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +22.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NLCAX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.75% | -3.33% | -5.96% | 13.57% | 8.64% | -2.35% | 7.61% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.05% | -8.65% | -5.47% | 2.08% | 8.47% | 6.82% | 2.69% | 1.56% | 3.88% | 3.37% | -1.50% | -1.27% | 14.63% |
| 2024 | 4.85% | 8.00% | 1.60% | -4.54% | 6.09% | 5.60% | -2.90% | 2.13% | 2.43% | 2.35% | 4.43% | 0.78% | 34.62% |
| 2023 | 6.54% | -2.07% | 7.06% | 1.36% | 4.40% | 6.72% | 2.69% | -0.75% | -5.98% | -0.06% | 10.46% | 3.22% | 37.74% |
| 2022 | -9.81% | -2.26% | 3.20% | -12.49% | -4.23% | -7.42% | 12.10% | -4.30% | -9.26% | 4.93% | 4.55% | -8.81% | -31.26% |
| 2021 | -2.06% | 1.84% | -0.45% | 6.54% | -1.82% | 6.72% | 3.58% | 3.08% | -5.57% | 5.36% | 0.03% | 0.71% | 18.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.18%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 15, 1997.
- This fund captured 118.14% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.65% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.18% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.06 and R2 of 0.84, 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
- 2.18%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 118.14%
- Downside Capture
- 106.65%
Expense Ratio
NLCAX has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NLCAX ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% 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 Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund (NLCAX) 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.
| NLCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.61 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.42 | 2.78 | -1.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.63 | 12.44 | -7.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund provided a 15.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.85 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.85 | $7.85 | $2.30 | $0.00 | $6.91 | $9.01 | $6.62 | $1.98 | $2.53 | $2.17 | $1.68 | $2.28 |
Dividend yield | 15.02% | 16.16% | 4.69% | 0.00% | 24.97% | 18.15% | 13.40% | 4.61% | 7.42% | 5.86% | 5.52% | 7.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Voya Large-Cap 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 | $0.00 | $7.85 | $7.85 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.30 | $2.30 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $6.91 | $6.91 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.01 | $9.01 |
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 Voya Large-Cap 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 Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund was 76.45%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2054 trading sessions.
The current Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 3.02%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -76.45%Mar 2009 | 8y 11mo | 8y 1mo | 17y 1moMar 2000 - May 2017 |
2023 bear market2023 | -35.36%Jan 2023 | 1y 1mo | 1y 28d | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.72%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.41%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 1mo 16d | 4mo 5dJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.76%Apr 2025 | 3mo 22d | 2mo 26d | 6mo 18dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NLCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -76.45% | -56.78% | -19.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.52% | -9.10% | -8.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.76% | -18.90% | -5.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.36% | -25.43% | -9.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.36% | -33.92% | -1.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.02% | -1.80% | -1.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -31.22% | -10.71% | -20.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.16% | 2.03% | +3.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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