- ISIN
- US69901E5006
- CUSIP
- 69901E500
- Issuer
- Paradigm Funds
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2007
- 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
PVIVX Performance Chart
Paradigm Micro-cap Fund (PVIVX) is up 37.9% since the beginning of the year. PVIVX is currently trading at $62 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PVIVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,475.
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Returns By Period
Paradigm Micro-cap Fund (PVIVX) has returned 37.88% so far this year and 53.90% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PVIVX has achieved an annualized return of 15.15%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Paradigm Micro-cap Fund
- 1D
- 3.09%
- 1M
- 9.36%
- YTD
- 37.88%
- 6M
- 34.96%
- 1Y
- 53.90%
- 3Y*
- 15.79%
- 5Y*
- 8.09%
- 10Y*
- 15.15%
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%
PVIVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 8, 2008, PVIVX's average daily return is +0.60%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +25.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PVIVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 28, 2025 with a return of +1,561.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2025 at -91.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.68% | 6.26% | -8.12% | 16.96% | 8.23% | 6.57% | 37.88% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.72% | -9.20% | -10.29% | -4.69% | 3.21% | 6.56% | -0.80% | 9.19% | 2.96% | -2.72% | 1.80% | -3.59% | -4.81% |
| 2024 | -1.33% | 8.91% | 2.10% | -8.57% | 6.23% | 0.22% | 8.76% | -0.79% | -2.23% | -2.69% | 7.38% | -3.61% | 13.48% |
| 2023 | 8.96% | 1.00% | -2.89% | -7.84% | 6.84% | 9.74% | 2.00% | 0.10% | -6.15% | -10.58% | 7.82% | 10.52% | 17.89% |
| 2022 | -11.31% | -0.58% | 0.17% | -11.12% | -0.51% | -9.36% | 13.59% | -4.40% | -9.34% | 11.62% | 7.11% | -4.73% | -20.62% |
| 2021 | 5.61% | 9.73% | 2.18% | 3.23% | 0.82% | 2.35% | -3.24% | -0.68% | -6.37% | 6.68% | 0.59% | 5.04% | 27.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
Paradigm Micro-cap Fund has an annualized alpha of 285.94%, beta of 1.35, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 08, 2008.
- This fund captured 112.56% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.03% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 285.94%
- Beta
- 1.35
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 112.56%
- Downside Capture
- 107.03%
Expense Ratio
PVIVX has a high expense ratio of 1.25%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PVIVX ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Paradigm Micro-cap Fund (PVIVX) 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.
| PVIVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.55 | 2.78 | +0.77 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.26 | 12.44 | -1.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Paradigm Micro-cap Fund provided a 11.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.14 | $7.14 | $3.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $2.26 | $0.00 | $3.56 | $2.23 | $1.08 | $0.32 |
Dividend yield | 11.55% | 15.93% | 6.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.11% | 5.25% | 0.01% | 14.09% | 6.88% | 3.61% | 1.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Paradigm Micro-cap 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 | $7.14 | $7.14 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.49 | $3.49 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
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 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 Paradigm Micro-cap Fund was 95.67%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Paradigm Micro-cap Fund drawdown is 92.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -95.67%Apr 2025 | 2mo 9d | — | 1y 4moJan 2025 - now |
2025 bear market2025 | -92.56%Jan 2025 | 6d | 1d | 7dJan 2025 - Jan 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -49.38%Mar 2009 | 9mo 10d | 1y 9mo | 2y 6moJun 2008 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -47.55%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 4mo 18d | 1y 11moAug 2018 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -34.27%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 26d | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PVIVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.67% | -56.78% | -38.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.84% | -9.10% | -5.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -95.67% | -18.90% | -76.77% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -95.67% | -25.43% | -70.24% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -95.67% | -33.92% | -61.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -92.43% | -1.80% | -90.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.08% | -10.71% | -6.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.68% | 2.03% | +2.65% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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