- ISIN
- US69901E1047
- CUSIP
- 69901E104
- Issuer
- Paradigm Funds
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2002
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PVFAX Performance Chart
Paradigm Value Fund (PVFAX) is up 25.2% since the beginning of the year. PVFAX is currently trading at $61 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PVFAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,461.
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Returns By Period
Paradigm Value Fund (PVFAX) has returned 25.17% so far this year and 45.71% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PVFAX has returned 12.93% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Paradigm Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.73%
- 1M
- 6.36%
- YTD
- 25.17%
- 6M
- 22.38%
- 1Y
- 45.71%
- 3Y*
- 17.43%
- 5Y*
- 7.87%
- 10Y*
- 12.93%
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%
PVFAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 2002, PVFAX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PVFAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 30, 2013 at -15.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.50% | 2.07% | -6.94% | 14.98% | 4.72% | 4.73% | 25.17% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.89% | -8.82% | -8.18% | -2.95% | 4.87% | 6.36% | 0.70% | 7.36% | 1.85% | -1.64% | 3.13% | -0.54% | 5.60% |
| 2024 | -1.97% | 7.03% | 3.35% | -6.52% | 5.56% | -1.09% | 6.77% | 0.37% | -0.33% | -3.91% | 8.71% | -4.71% | 12.51% |
| 2023 | 6.15% | -2.36% | -2.10% | -6.01% | 1.12% | 9.35% | 2.41% | 0.76% | -5.13% | -7.72% | 8.81% | 9.30% | 13.31% |
| 2022 | -9.17% | -1.51% | -2.02% | -8.35% | 0.44% | -9.44% | 11.27% | -5.15% | -8.13% | 12.11% | 6.89% | -6.06% | -20.25% |
| 2021 | 3.78% | 8.80% | 3.51% | 4.61% | 1.03% | 1.73% | -1.57% | 0.26% | -4.36% | 5.83% | -1.15% | 5.01% | 30.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
Paradigm Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.44%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 2002.
- This fund captured 112.61% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.53% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.44% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- 2.44%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 112.61%
- Downside Capture
- 103.53%
Expense Ratio
PVFAX has a high expense ratio of 1.50%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PVFAX ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% 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 Paradigm Value Fund (PVFAX) 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.
| PVFAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.50 | 2.78 | +0.72 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.36 | 12.44 | -1.08 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Paradigm Value Fund provided a 16.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $10.01 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $10.01 | $10.01 | $7.54 | $3.61 | $4.55 | $1.91 | $1.17 | $2.45 | $5.95 | $5.96 | $2.36 | $6.03 |
Dividend yield | 16.50% | 20.66% | 13.65% | 6.48% | 8.70% | 2.67% | 2.08% | 5.01% | 14.18% | 12.17% | 4.92% | 14.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Paradigm 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $10.01 | $10.01 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.54 | $7.54 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.61 | $3.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.55 | $4.55 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.91 | $1.91 |
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 Paradigm 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 Paradigm Value Fund was 54.40%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 440 trading sessions.
The current Paradigm Value Fund drawdown is 1.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.40%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 4moJul 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.64%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 7mo 21d | 9mo 27dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.71%Sep 2022 | 10mo 13d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -28.00%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 6mo 19d | 9mo 3dJan 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -25.47%Feb 2016 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 14d | 2y 10moDec 2013 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PVFAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.40% | -56.78% | +2.38% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.81% | -9.10% | -3.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.00% | -18.90% | -9.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.71% | -25.43% | -5.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.64% | -33.92% | -8.72% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.17% | -1.80% | +0.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.28% | -10.71% | +1.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.94% | 2.03% | +1.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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