- ISIN
- US6743751009
- CUSIP
- 674375100
- Issuer
- Oberweis
- Inception Date
- Jan 6, 1987
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
OBEGX Performance Chart
Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund (OBEGX) is up 27.1% since the beginning of the year. OBEGX is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of OBEGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,317.
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Returns By Period
Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund (OBEGX) has returned 27.07% so far this year and 41.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, OBEGX has returned 12.38% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.70% annually.
Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- -3.39%
- 1M
- 0.40%
- YTD
- 27.07%
- 6M
- 24.87%
- 1Y
- 41.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.26%
- 5Y*
- 5.66%
- 10Y*
- 12.38%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- YTD
- 7.49%
- 6M
- 6.15%
- 1Y
- 20.78%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.44%
- 10Y*
- 13.70%
OBEGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 7, 1987, OBEGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +23.4%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -49.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, OBEGX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst single day was Nov 10, 2000 at -37.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.02% | 8.12% | -7.19% | 17.35% | 5.78% | 0.99% | 27.07% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.53% | -6.81% | -5.37% | 5.63% | 5.79% | 8.21% | 2.47% | 3.40% | 0.70% | 0.20% | 3.95% | -1.81% | 19.32% |
| 2024 | 1.34% | 1.25% | 1.38% | -4.16% | 5.06% | 1.00% | 2.89% | 5.80% | 0.13% | -4.18% | 5.91% | -5.39% | 10.72% |
| 2023 | 10.21% | -2.16% | -0.07% | -7.08% | 1.59% | 6.41% | 1.95% | -4.50% | -6.45% | -7.13% | 7.99% | 7.64% | 6.40% |
| 2022 | -14.88% | -3.23% | -1.69% | -11.06% | -0.98% | -8.70% | 11.66% | -1.40% | -9.80% | 4.56% | 14.88% | -5.70% | -26.76% |
| 2021 | 3.94% | 7.40% | -1.08% | 5.68% | -0.92% | 3.98% | -0.96% | 3.59% | -4.60% | 2.35% | -0.02% | 0.30% | 20.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.56%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 07, 1987.
- This fund participated in 133.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 126.70% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.59, 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
- -1.56%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 126.70%
- Downside Capture
- 133.96%
Expense Ratio
OBEGX has a high expense ratio of 1.51%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
OBEGX ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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 Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund (OBEGX) 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.
| OBEGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.45 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.30 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.93 | 2.29 | +1.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.02 | 10.15 | +3.87 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund provided a 9.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.98 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.98 | $3.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $8.85 | $2.12 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $3.79 | $0.27 | $3.55 |
Dividend yield | 9.96% | 12.66% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.64% | 25.09% | 5.80% | 0.00% | 6.68% | 13.37% | 1.12% | 14.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Oberweis Global Opportunities 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 | $3.98 | $3.98 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.85 | $8.85 |
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 Oberweis Global Opportunities 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 Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund was 83.07%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 3037 trading sessions.
The current Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund drawdown is 3.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -83.07%Nov 2008 | 8y 8mo | 12y 28d | 20y 9moMar 2000 - Dec 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -62.42%Oct 1998 | 2y 4mo | 1y 3mo | 3y 8moMay 1996 - Feb 2000 |
Black Monday1987 | -48.22%Dec 1987 | 6mo 23d | 1y 10mo | 2y 4moMay 1987 - Oct 1989 |
1990 bear market1990 | -40.14%Oct 1990 | 2mo 27d | 4mo 24d | 7mo 21dJul 1990 - Mar 1991 |
Bear market2022 | -39.68%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | 3y 5mo | 4y 18dNov 2021 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| OBEGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.07% | -56.78% | -26.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.24% | -9.10% | -2.14% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.41% | -18.90% | -6.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.68% | -25.43% | -14.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.54% | -33.92% | -7.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.39% | -3.31% | -0.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -33.67% | -10.71% | -22.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.14% | 2.05% | +1.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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