- ISIN
- US31421R7594
- CUSIP
- 31421R759
- Issuer
- Federated
- Inception Date
- Sep 15, 2005
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
QISGX Performance Chart
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund (QISGX) is up 21.6% since the beginning of the year. QISGX is currently trading at $39 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QISGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,578.
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Returns By Period
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund (QISGX) has returned 21.59% so far this year and 47.71% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, QISGX has posted an annualized return of 13.91%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 2.14%
- 1M
- 3.92%
- YTD
- 21.59%
- 6M
- 18.62%
- 1Y
- 47.71%
- 3Y*
- 20.79%
- 5Y*
- 9.55%
- 10Y*
- 13.91%
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%
QISGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2006, QISGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, QISGX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.12% | -1.91% | -6.21% | 16.10% | 5.90% | 2.27% | 21.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.31% | -8.99% | -5.52% | -0.04% | 7.09% | 5.27% | 4.23% | 7.88% | 1.86% | 1.95% | 0.82% | -0.12% | 17.72% |
| 2024 | -1.69% | 6.44% | 1.85% | -7.10% | 4.69% | -0.83% | 8.64% | 0.88% | 1.35% | -1.37% | 10.19% | -6.83% | 15.63% |
| 2023 | 12.44% | -0.48% | -4.09% | -1.88% | -0.70% | 8.56% | 4.29% | -5.94% | -5.04% | -8.37% | 10.51% | 11.72% | 19.63% |
| 2022 | -10.67% | -0.65% | 0.23% | -12.08% | -2.23% | -9.22% | 9.76% | -2.33% | -9.24% | 7.90% | 2.35% | -3.38% | -27.94% |
| 2021 | 2.90% | 4.14% | -2.45% | 3.37% | -0.49% | 3.82% | -1.77% | 5.07% | -2.09% | 5.70% | -2.82% | 1.95% | 18.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2006.
- This fund captured 118.27% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.73% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.70, 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
- 1.12%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 118.27%
- Downside Capture
- 113.73%
Expense Ratio
QISGX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QISGX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund (QISGX) 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.
| QISGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.19 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.37 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.57 | 2.78 | +0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.27 | 12.44 | +0.83 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund provided a 3.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.74 | $8.58 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $1.20 | $0.32 | $3.09 |
Dividend yield | 3.22% | 3.91% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 3.63% | 29.34% | 0.45% | 0.00% | 7.03% | 5.09% | 1.61% | 18.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth 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 | $1.25 | $1.25 |
| 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 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.74 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.58 | $8.58 |
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 Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth 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 Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund was 60.75%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 991 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.75%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 11mo | 5y 4moOct 2007 - Feb 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -45.08%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 7mo 22d | 2y 1moSep 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -38.60%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 2y 2mo | 3y 24dNov 2021 - Dec 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.28%Apr 2025 | 4mo 5d | 4mo 7d | 8mo 12dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -25.33%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 5mo 10d | 1y 27dJun 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QISGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.75% | -56.78% | -3.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.23% | -9.10% | -4.13% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.28% | -18.90% | -8.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.60% | -25.43% | -13.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.08% | -33.92% | -11.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.86% | -10.71% | -3.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.55% | 2.03% | +1.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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