Northern Small Cap Core Fund (NSGRX)
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small capitalization companies. Small capitalization companies generally 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 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 | US6651626656 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 665162665 |
| Issuer | Northern Funds |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 1999 |
| Category | Small Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
NSGRX features an expense ratio of 0.62%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Northern Small Cap Core 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 Core Fund had a return of 19.41% year-to-date (YTD) and 41.39% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Northern Small Cap Core Fund had an annualized return of 9.05%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that Northern Small Cap Core Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 19.41% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | 7.97% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 14.98% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 41.39% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.79% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.05% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NSGRX, 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 | -2.63% | 5.10% | 3.62% | -6.08% | 4.72% | -1.31% | 9.54% | -2.07% | 1.41% | -2.02% | 19.41% | ||
| 2023 | 8.83% | -1.19% | -4.48% | -1.69% | -1.68% | 7.95% | 5.25% | -3.63% | -5.10% | -5.81% | 8.37% | 11.07% | 16.96% |
| 2022 | -8.07% | 1.03% | 1.02% | -8.03% | 0.39% | -7.87% | 9.69% | -2.97% | -9.38% | 11.50% | 3.74% | -5.80% | -16.14% |
| 2021 | 4.08% | 7.41% | 1.62% | 2.64% | 0.45% | 0.92% | -2.07% | 2.14% | -2.60% | 3.94% | -3.12% | 3.46% | 19.99% |
| 2020 | -2.78% | -8.80% | -20.33% | 12.49% | 5.94% | 2.12% | 2.88% | 4.52% | -3.54% | 2.05% | 16.51% | 8.04% | 14.53% |
| 2019 | 10.59% | 4.35% | -2.26% | 3.72% | -7.20% | 6.79% | 0.99% | -4.48% | 2.05% | 2.24% | 3.48% | 2.12% | 23.29% |
| 2018 | 2.50% | -4.04% | 1.27% | 0.75% | 5.46% | 0.55% | 1.84% | 4.19% | -2.53% | -10.02% | 1.97% | -11.09% | -10.22% |
| 2017 | 0.04% | 1.74% | -0.04% | 1.46% | -1.76% | 2.97% | 0.65% | -1.33% | 5.88% | 0.89% | 2.87% | -0.78% | 13.05% |
| 2016 | -7.83% | 0.33% | 7.47% | 1.48% | 1.81% | 0.00% | 5.39% | 1.41% | 0.93% | -4.17% | 10.58% | 2.85% | 20.73% |
| 2015 | -2.78% | 5.76% | 1.88% | -2.65% | 1.94% | 0.82% | -1.03% | -5.94% | -4.68% | 5.47% | 2.59% | -4.90% | -4.31% |
| 2014 | -2.96% | 4.48% | -0.24% | -3.21% | 0.73% | 4.60% | -5.32% | 4.89% | -5.27% | 6.94% | 0.18% | 2.55% | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 6.11% | 1.21% | 4.61% | -0.54% | 3.72% | -0.26% | 7.14% | -3.01% | 6.10% | 3.02% | 3.91% | 1.67% | 38.69% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NSGRX 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Northern Small Cap Core Fund (NSGRX) 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 Core Fund provided a 1.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.06 | $0.16 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.16 | $0.04 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 1.69% | 2.02% | 0.24% | 0.55% | 0.75% | 0.74% | 0.70% | 0.15% | 0.58% | 0.60% | 0.53% | 0.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northern Small Cap Core 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 | $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 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2013 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
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 Northern Small Cap Core 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 Core Fund was 70.35%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 2666 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -70.35% | Mar 10, 2000 | 750 | Mar 12, 2003 | 2666 | Oct 18, 2013 | 3416 |
| -40.37% | Jan 17, 2020 | 45 | Mar 23, 2020 | 165 | Nov 13, 2020 | 210 |
| -27.42% | Nov 9, 2021 | 221 | Sep 26, 2022 | 451 | Jul 15, 2024 | 672 |
| -25.11% | Sep 4, 2018 | 78 | Dec 24, 2018 | 267 | Jan 16, 2020 | 345 |
| -24.49% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 191 | Nov 11, 2016 | 352 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Northern Small Cap Core Fund volatility is 7.06%, 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.