- ISIN
- US7144022032
- CUSIP
- 714402203
- Issuer
- Perritt
- Inception Date
- Apr 11, 1988
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
PRCGX Performance Chart
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- —
- 1M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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%
PRCGX Monthly Returns History
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.41% | 4.42% | 13.20% | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0.24% | -6.87% | -7.90% | -3.98% | 9.03% | 6.65% | 0.64% | 10.29% | 3.14% | -1.19% | -2.33% | 2.16% | 8.36% |
| 2024 | -2.53% | 0.60% | 6.60% | -3.25% | 5.04% | -3.40% | 10.02% | -4.70% | -0.81% | -0.23% | 9.71% | -5.58% | 10.29% |
| 2023 | 8.65% | -1.55% | -0.32% | -3.71% | 1.89% | 6.38% | 3.71% | -2.54% | -6.28% | -3.72% | 1.42% | 8.86% | 12.07% |
| 2022 | -6.55% | 1.12% | -1.00% | -9.28% | 1.65% | -7.91% | 7.80% | -1.51% | -8.43% | 7.34% | 2.77% | -1.48% | -16.05% |
| 2021 | 7.88% | 8.82% | 2.45% | 0.27% | 4.28% | -1.08% | -1.80% | 1.47% | -3.26% | 6.77% | -2.28% | 4.82% | 31.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.93%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1989.
- This fund participated in 96.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 94.63% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.93%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 94.63%
- Downside Capture
- 96.82%
Expense Ratio
PRCGX has a high expense ratio of 1.56%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund (PRCGX) 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.
| PRCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.37 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.78 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 12.44 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund provided a 12.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.17 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.17 | $2.13 | $2.03 | $1.77 | $0.76 | $4.28 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $3.20 | $8.48 | $3.29 | $0.53 |
Dividend yield | 12.01% | 8.78% | 8.28% | 7.34% | 3.26% | 15.00% | 0.00% | 3.50% | 14.70% | 28.27% | 9.03% | 1.67% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Perritt MicroCap 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 | $1.04 | $1.04 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.98 | $0.15 | $2.13 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.03 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $0.24 | $1.77 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.76 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.13 | $0.16 | $4.28 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Perritt MicroCap 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 Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund was 65.52%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 992 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.52%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 3y 11mo | 5y 7moJul 2007 - Feb 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -55.87%Mar 2020 | 1y 8mo | 10mo 9d | 2y 6moJul 2018 - Jan 2021 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -43.17%Dec 2000 | 9mo 13d | 2y 5mo | 3y 3moMar 2000 - Jun 2003 |
1998 bear market1998 | -39.58%Oct 1998 | 12mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 4moOct 1997 - Feb 2000 |
Bear market2022 | -28.87%Sep 2022 | 10mo 15d | 1y 10mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PRCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | — | -56.78% | — |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | — | -1.80% | — |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | — | -10.71% | — |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with PRCGX
Add Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with PRCGX