Oberweis Micro Cap Fund (OBMCX)
The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in the securities of very small companies which, at the time of purchase, have a market capitalization of less than or equal to $600 million or are within the range of companies represented in the Russell Micro-Cap Growth Index, whichever is greater. It invests principally in the common stocks of companies that the fund's investment adviser believes have the potential for significant long-term growth in market value.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US6743752098 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 674375209 |
| Issuer | Oberweis |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 1995 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
OBMCX has a high expense ratio of 1.48%, 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 Oberweis Micro Cap 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
Oberweis Micro Cap Fund had a return of 6.83% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.58% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Oberweis Micro Cap Fund had an annualized return of 7.95%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.99%, indicating that Oberweis Micro Cap Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.83% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 10.48% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 20.23% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 19.58% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.16% | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.95% | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of OBMCX, 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 | -3.88% | 6.94% | 0.72% | -5.75% | 6.83% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 11.69% | 0.48% | -2.82% | -6.58% | 4.44% | 11.40% | 4.27% | -5.24% | -7.10% | -10.75% | 8.88% | 12.40% | 18.87% |
| 2022 | -12.57% | 4.49% | 0.18% | -8.71% | 2.94% | -9.20% | 14.67% | -1.71% | -9.15% | 14.99% | 4.18% | -7.94% | -11.82% |
| 2021 | 9.11% | 13.76% | 1.74% | 4.05% | 1.78% | 4.03% | -2.35% | 2.83% | -3.96% | 6.12% | 2.00% | -15.12% | 23.30% |
| 2020 | -2.28% | -7.86% | -24.94% | 13.87% | 10.32% | 5.26% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 1.08% | 1.81% | 18.49% | 12.14% | 29.91% |
| 2019 | 12.74% | 7.92% | -0.36% | 4.80% | -7.50% | 5.33% | -1.63% | -5.36% | -2.74% | 3.59% | 4.08% | 0.90% | 21.94% |
| 2018 | 1.35% | -4.75% | 2.31% | 3.06% | 10.40% | -1.95% | -0.40% | 8.63% | -1.94% | -12.70% | -1.95% | -26.93% | -26.87% |
| 2017 | 1.95% | 3.21% | 2.03% | -1.73% | 1.25% | 2.55% | 1.82% | 0.20% | 7.80% | 1.81% | 3.81% | -10.41% | 14.08% |
| 2016 | -9.11% | 1.31% | 7.68% | 1.03% | 3.73% | 0.44% | 5.96% | 2.05% | 2.56% | -4.99% | 11.32% | 1.76% | 24.55% |
| 2015 | -5.61% | 4.70% | 2.01% | 0.64% | 2.25% | 5.29% | 0.70% | -4.41% | -1.89% | 4.25% | 3.42% | -7.14% | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 1.35% | 3.00% | -1.19% | -7.50% | -0.21% | 3.46% | -7.14% | 4.03% | -5.08% | 3.31% | -0.91% | -7.66% | -14.61% |
| 2013 | 5.51% | -0.47% | 8.69% | -1.15% | 5.97% | 2.13% | 9.29% | 0.31% | 9.09% | 1.91% | 5.14% | 5.30% | 64.75% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of OBMCX is 27, 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.
OBMCX (Oberweis Micro Cap Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Oberweis Micro Cap Fund (OBMCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Oberweis Micro Cap 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 Micro Cap Fund was 81.09%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2193 trading sessions.
The current Oberweis Micro Cap Fund drawdown is 12.31%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -81.09% | Jan 27, 2004 | 1285 | Mar 9, 2009 | 2193 | Nov 21, 2017 | 3478 |
| -58.46% | Sep 5, 2018 | 386 | Mar 18, 2020 | 203 | Jan 6, 2021 | 589 |
| -54.02% | Mar 28, 2000 | 633 | Oct 9, 2002 | 221 | Aug 27, 2003 | 854 |
| -50.69% | Oct 14, 1997 | 258 | Oct 8, 1998 | 304 | Dec 8, 1999 | 562 |
| -41.23% | Nov 17, 2021 | 146 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Oberweis Micro Cap Fund volatility is 4.85%, 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.