- ISIN
- US78249R8593
- Issuer
- Russell
- Inception Date
- Aug 6, 2012
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
RSEAX Performance Chart
Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity Fund (RSEAX) is up 8.5% since the beginning of the year. RSEAX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RSEAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,616.
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Returns By Period
Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity Fund (RSEAX) has returned 8.52% so far this year and 22.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RSEAX has returned 13.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity Fund
- 1D
- 1.05%
- 1M
- 0.77%
- YTD
- 8.52%
- 6M
- 8.00%
- 1Y
- 22.91%
- 3Y*
- 17.99%
- 5Y*
- 10.07%
- 10Y*
- 13.07%
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%
RSEAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2013, RSEAX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, RSEAX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 23, 2014 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.71% | -1.01% | -4.60% | 9.83% | 4.56% | -0.65% | 8.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.17% | -2.36% | -5.56% | -1.03% | 6.22% | 5.06% | 2.16% | 2.05% | 2.56% | 1.50% | 0.32% | 0.04% | 14.44% |
| 2024 | 1.72% | 5.07% | 4.08% | -4.70% | 3.68% | 2.77% | 1.08% | 1.91% | 1.82% | -0.77% | 6.42% | -4.18% | 19.90% |
| 2023 | 6.65% | -2.48% | 2.70% | 1.27% | 0.37% | 6.21% | 3.29% | -1.55% | -4.04% | -2.15% | 9.21% | 4.91% | 26.15% |
| 2022 | -5.58% | -2.45% | 1.81% | -9.32% | 0.35% | -8.43% | 8.06% | -4.58% | -8.94% | 8.12% | 5.86% | -5.97% | -21.05% |
| 2021 | -1.26% | 4.09% | 2.00% | 5.49% | 0.36% | 2.27% | 1.12% | 1.96% | -3.79% | 5.16% | -2.46% | 4.08% | 20.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.08%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2013.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.83, 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
- 0.08%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 98.43%
- Downside Capture
- 100.41%
Expense Ratio
RSEAX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RSEAX ranks 46 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 Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity Fund (RSEAX) 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.
| RSEAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.48 | 2.78 | -0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.39 | 12.44 | -2.05 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity Fund provided a 10.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.96 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 | $1.96 | $1.98 | $1.76 | $0.61 | $0.83 | $1.29 | $0.08 | $0.62 | $2.33 | $1.24 | $0.67 | $0.75 |
Dividend yield | 10.78% | 11.81% | 10.74% | 4.04% | 6.61% | 7.64% | 0.52% | 5.07% | 23.30% | 9.12% | 5.47% | 6.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $1.93 | $1.98 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $1.74 | $1.76 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.83 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $1.29 |
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 Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity 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 Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity Fund was 34.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 92 trading sessions.
The current Russell Investments U.S. Strategic Equity Fund drawdown is 1.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.37%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 14dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.52%Sep 2022 | 10mo 17d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.68%Apr 2025 | 3mo 20d | 6mo 22d | 10mo 12dDec 2024 - Oct 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.39%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 6mo 11d | 9mo 12dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -15.95%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 5mo 10d | 1y 27dJun 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RSEAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.37% | -56.78% | +22.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.19% | -9.10% | -0.09% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.68% | -18.90% | -6.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.52% | -25.43% | -2.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.37% | -33.92% | -0.45% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.25% | -1.80% | +0.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.90% | -10.71% | +5.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.19% | 2.03% | +0.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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