Northern Small Cap Value Fund (NOSGX)
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small capitalization companies, which are considered to be those whose market capitalization is, at the time the fund makes an investment, within the range of the market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Value Index. Many of the companies in which the fund invests retain their earnings to finance current and future growth. These companies generally pay little or no dividends.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US6651624008 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 665162400 |
| Issuer | Northern Funds |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 1994 |
| Category | Small Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
NOSGX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, 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 Northern Small Cap Value Fund, 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
Northern Small Cap Value Fund had a return of 2.98% year-to-date (YTD) and 24.93% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Northern Small Cap Value Fund had an annualized return of 7.03%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.97%, indicating that Northern Small Cap Value Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.98% | 11.29% |
| 1 month | 5.58% | 4.87% |
| 6 months | 14.06% | 17.88% |
| 1 year | 24.93% | 29.16% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.37% | 13.20% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.03% | 10.97% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NOSGX, 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 | -3.54% | 2.55% | 4.26% | -5.57% | 2.98% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 7.59% | -1.03% | -5.78% | -2.32% | -1.98% | 8.37% | 5.96% | -3.62% | -4.90% | -4.39% | 7.28% | 11.53% | 15.67% |
| 2022 | -5.30% | 2.03% | 0.58% | -6.23% | 2.47% | -9.50% | 9.88% | -3.44% | -9.21% | 12.16% | 4.47% | -6.19% | -10.50% |
| 2021 | 2.43% | 10.24% | 5.30% | 1.83% | 2.47% | -2.53% | -2.72% | 2.11% | -1.86% | 3.96% | -2.23% | 5.30% | 26.17% |
| 2020 | -4.66% | -10.90% | -22.81% | 11.78% | 1.72% | 0.91% | 2.07% | 4.74% | -4.65% | 2.91% | 15.94% | 6.79% | -2.28% |
| 2019 | 10.43% | 4.47% | -2.98% | 4.21% | -8.04% | 6.62% | 1.16% | -5.27% | 4.55% | 2.18% | 1.52% | 2.89% | 22.30% |
| 2018 | 1.24% | -5.02% | 0.93% | 0.31% | 5.66% | 0.33% | 1.78% | 3.01% | -2.96% | -8.71% | 1.60% | -11.48% | -13.79% |
| 2017 | -0.95% | 1.42% | -0.91% | 0.29% | -2.62% | 2.82% | 0.75% | -2.55% | 7.06% | 0.95% | 2.42% | -1.99% | 6.47% |
| 2016 | -5.86% | 1.10% | 8.01% | 0.71% | 2.61% | 0.05% | 4.10% | 1.59% | 0.28% | -2.85% | 12.55% | 3.78% | 27.89% |
| 2015 | -3.60% | 4.32% | 1.74% | -2.31% | 1.23% | 0.51% | -1.63% | -5.02% | -2.09% | 5.55% | 2.56% | -5.35% | -4.67% |
| 2014 | -4.38% | 4.88% | 1.34% | -2.08% | 0.58% | 4.42% | -5.66% | 4.54% | -6.25% | 7.96% | -0.18% | 2.89% | 7.15% |
| 2013 | 6.03% | 1.44% | 4.42% | -0.38% | 3.21% | -0.37% | 6.57% | -4.52% | 5.88% | 3.79% | 4.07% | 1.85% | 36.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NOSGX is 48, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
NOSGX (Northern Small Cap Value Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Northern Small Cap Value Fund (NOSGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Northern Small Cap Value Fund granted a 6.79% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.05 | $3.48 | $0.39 | $1.46 | $2.14 | $2.28 | $0.55 | $0.87 | $1.12 | $1.56 |
Dividend yield | 6.79% | 6.99% | 5.84% | 16.35% | 1.96% | 7.08% | 11.90% | 9.76% | 2.26% | 4.50% | 5.32% | 7.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northern Small Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 | $1.36 | $1.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $1.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.48 | $3.48 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $1.46 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.14 | $2.14 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.28 | $2.28 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $1.12 |
| 2013 | $1.56 | $1.56 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Northern Small Cap Value 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 Northern Small Cap Value Fund was 56.92%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 485 trading sessions.
The current Northern Small Cap Value Fund drawdown is 0.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.92% | Jun 5, 2007 | 442 | Mar 9, 2009 | 485 | Feb 8, 2011 | 927 |
| -45.66% | Aug 23, 2018 | 397 | Mar 23, 2020 | 200 | Jan 6, 2021 | 597 |
| -35.05% | Apr 23, 1998 | 121 | Oct 8, 1998 | 863 | Mar 6, 2002 | 984 |
| -30.53% | May 6, 2002 | 109 | Oct 9, 2002 | 224 | Sep 2, 2003 | 333 |
| -25.77% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 85 | Feb 3, 2012 | 146 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Northern Small Cap Value Fund volatility is 4.27%, 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.