Selected International Fund (SLSSX)
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests principally in common stocks (including indirect holdings of common stock through depositary receipts) issued by foreign companies, including countries with developed or emerging markets. It may invest in large, medium or small companies without regard to market capitalization.
Fund Info
US8162721083
816272108
Jan 3, 1939
$1,000
Large-Cap
Value
Expense Ratio
SLSSX has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, indicating above-average management fees.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Selected International Fund (SLSSX) returned 12.52% year-to-date (YTD) and 21.49% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, SLSSX returned 3.72% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
SLSSX
12.52%
7.92%
7.65%
21.49%
14.49%
6.24%
3.72%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SLSSX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.85% | 4.48% | -0.08% | -1.38% | 8.37% | 12.52% | |||||||
| 2024 | -6.23% | 4.98% | 4.84% | 5.18% | 2.15% | -3.51% | 0.64% | 4.61% | 15.11% | -1.28% | -1.75% | -4.47% | 20.15% |
| 2023 | 11.32% | -5.35% | -3.11% | -0.88% | -7.16% | 9.51% | 8.49% | -7.83% | -4.34% | -4.14% | 6.21% | 3.54% | 3.74% |
| 2022 | -0.17% | -5.04% | -4.76% | -7.50% | 2.60% | -1.01% | -0.92% | 0.00% | -11.78% | -3.16% | 23.10% | 1.84% | -10.00% |
| 2021 | 1.94% | 2.89% | -3.64% | 3.65% | -3.77% | -1.40% | -15.04% | -0.95% | -2.48% | 3.37% | -5.72% | -1.81% | -21.95% |
| 2020 | -2.55% | -3.60% | -15.25% | 7.20% | 2.99% | 8.06% | 4.44% | 6.58% | -2.56% | 4.56% | 7.76% | 4.04% | 20.77% |
| 2019 | 11.67% | 5.06% | -0.33% | 4.66% | -9.62% | 6.49% | -1.22% | -0.58% | 0.17% | 1.07% | 2.12% | 6.36% | 27.22% |
| 2018 | 5.26% | -2.63% | -2.77% | 0.70% | 1.10% | -2.46% | -0.56% | -4.01% | -1.47% | -11.31% | -0.08% | -5.68% | -22.20% |
| 2017 | 4.69% | 1.92% | 4.57% | 5.32% | 3.58% | -0.39% | 5.92% | -0.30% | 2.62% | 1.09% | 0.79% | 3.25% | 38.22% |
| 2016 | -8.11% | -1.87% | 7.51% | 6.40% | -2.96% | -2.86% | 4.32% | 3.39% | 1.91% | -3.39% | -1.66% | -1.79% | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 0.45% | 2.77% | -0.87% | 9.05% | -0.32% | -1.70% | -2.80% | -8.46% | -2.40% | 7.77% | 1.49% | -4.43% | -0.73% |
| 2014 | -4.19% | 8.29% | -0.52% | -1.04% | 3.58% | 1.86% | -1.82% | 2.28% | -5.36% | 1.22% | 1.72% | -5.79% | -0.66% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SLSSX is 61, indicating average performance compared to other mutual funds on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Selected International Fund (SLSSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Selected International Fund provided a 4.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.65 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.65 | $0.65 | $0.16 | $0.30 | $0.13 | $0.24 | $0.70 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 4.91% | 5.52% | 1.54% | 2.97% | 1.13% | 1.62% | 5.56% | 7.69% | 0.03% | 0.00% | 5.42% | 0.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Selected International 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.65 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
| 2014 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
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 Selected International 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 Selected International Fund was 60.22%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1543 trading sessions.
The current Selected International Fund drawdown is 12.30%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.22% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1543 | Apr 27, 2015 | 1958 |
| -53.75% | Oct 18, 1993 | 300 | Dec 9, 1994 | 833 | Feb 18, 1998 | 1133 |
| -52.23% | Feb 18, 2021 | 425 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -49.86% | Sep 8, 2000 | 520 | Oct 9, 2002 | 704 | Jul 28, 2005 | 1224 |
| -35.69% | Aug 18, 1987 | 79 | Dec 4, 1987 | 1060 | Dec 27, 1991 | 1139 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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