- ISIN
- US83178C8819
- CUSIP
- 83178C881
- Issuer
- Smead Funds
- Inception Date
- Jan 2, 2008
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
SMVLX Performance Chart
Smead Value Fund (SMVLX) is up 13.7% since the beginning of the year. SMVLX is currently trading at $93 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SMVLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,618.
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Returns By Period
Smead Value Fund (SMVLX) has returned 13.71% so far this year and 26.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SMVLX has returned 12.33% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Smead Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -0.57%
- YTD
- 13.71%
- 6M
- 12.91%
- 1Y
- 26.11%
- 3Y*
- 12.77%
- 5Y*
- 10.10%
- 10Y*
- 12.33%
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%
SMVLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2009, SMVLX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SMVLX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.25% | 4.33% | -0.27% | 5.36% | -1.04% | 0.55% | 13.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.58% | -2.64% | -2.92% | -8.44% | 2.71% | 3.76% | 3.06% | 7.49% | -0.06% | -3.26% | 4.38% | -0.67% | 5.05% |
| 2024 | -0.51% | 3.99% | 7.08% | -5.43% | 2.67% | -1.74% | 5.16% | 0.67% | -0.73% | -2.68% | 3.99% | -6.79% | 4.78% |
| 2023 | 7.54% | -5.56% | -1.55% | 1.95% | -6.29% | 7.99% | 5.65% | -2.54% | -3.88% | -3.85% | 7.87% | 10.37% | 16.87% |
| 2022 | -0.25% | -0.97% | 1.71% | -6.57% | 5.03% | -11.68% | 9.13% | -2.49% | -7.74% | 14.25% | 4.60% | -4.85% | -2.79% |
| 2021 | 6.77% | 6.24% | 5.98% | 2.62% | 2.92% | 3.18% | -0.57% | 2.63% | -1.57% | 6.78% | -1.97% | 3.44% | 42.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
Smead Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.25%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2009.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.80, 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
- 1.25%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 102.49%
- Downside Capture
- 100.84%
Expense Ratio
SMVLX has a high expense ratio of 1.26%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SMVLX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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 Smead Value Fund (SMVLX) 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.
| SMVLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.00 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.54 | 2.78 | +1.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.10 | 12.44 | +0.66 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Smead Value Fund provided a 1.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.36 | $1.36 | $0.86 | $1.02 | $1.18 | $2.71 | $0.71 | $1.93 | $3.10 | $0.10 | $1.22 | $1.21 |
Dividend yield | 1.47% | 1.67% | 1.08% | 1.34% | 1.78% | 3.91% | 1.40% | 3.83% | 7.47% | 0.22% | 3.14% | 3.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Smead 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 | $1.36 | $1.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.86 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $1.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.71 | $2.71 |
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 Smead 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 Smead Value Fund was 39.56%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current Smead Value Fund drawdown is 3.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -39.56%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 8mo 16d | 10mo 18dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -26.93%Mar 2009 | 2mo 1d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 27dJan 2009 - May 2009 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.62%Apr 2025 | 5mo 23d | 9mo 5d | 1y 2moOct 2024 - Jan 2026 |
Bear market2022 | -18.42%Sep 2022 | 8mo 17d | 4mo 2d | 1y 14dJan 2022 - Jan 2023 |
2011 correction2011 | -18.33%Aug 2011 | 3mo 14d | 5mo 13d | 8mo 27dApr 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SMVLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.56% | -56.78% | +17.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.90% | -9.10% | +3.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.62% | -18.90% | -5.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.62% | -25.43% | +0.81% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.56% | -33.92% | -5.64% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.23% | -1.80% | -1.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.58% | -10.71% | +6.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.04% | 2.03% | +0.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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