- ISIN
- US8034316005
- CUSIP
- 803431600
- Issuer
- Saratoga
- Inception Date
- Sep 1, 1994
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
SSCPX Performance Chart
Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio (SSCPX) is up 25.8% since the beginning of the year. SSCPX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SSCPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,589.
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Returns By Period
Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio (SSCPX) has returned 25.84% so far this year and 40.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SSCPX has returned 11.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio
- 1D
- 2.13%
- 1M
- 7.08%
- YTD
- 25.84%
- 6M
- 21.92%
- 1Y
- 40.73%
- 3Y*
- 18.13%
- 5Y*
- 9.71%
- 10Y*
- 11.71%
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%
SSCPX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1995, SSCPX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Dec 2005 at -22.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SSCPX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 14, 2005 at -21.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.99% | 0.83% | -5.33% | 13.85% | 4.06% | 4.99% | 25.84% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.28% | -7.18% | -5.61% | 0.64% | 5.59% | 3.93% | 2.04% | 6.56% | 0.80% | -0.80% | 2.01% | -2.11% | 6.41% |
| 2024 | -1.43% | 9.29% | 2.26% | -6.49% | 3.61% | -1.47% | 7.07% | -1.02% | 2.05% | -2.64% | 9.56% | -8.68% | 10.79% |
| 2023 | 6.10% | -2.02% | -3.33% | -2.46% | -1.51% | 9.90% | 4.50% | -3.71% | -5.71% | -6.22% | 9.25% | 11.66% | 15.16% |
| 2022 | -7.92% | 1.61% | 0.13% | -9.38% | 1.75% | -10.03% | 11.94% | -1.28% | -8.93% | 11.87% | 2.40% | -7.99% | -17.56% |
| 2021 | 2.59% | 6.25% | 2.94% | 3.96% | -0.53% | -1.06% | -0.21% | 1.72% | -2.12% | 7.35% | -1.51% | 3.26% | 24.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.49%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1995.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.69, 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
- 0.49%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 101.12%
- Downside Capture
- 103.84%
Expense Ratio
SSCPX has a high expense ratio of 1.70%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SSCPX 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 Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio (SSCPX) 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.
| SSCPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.02 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.51 | 2.78 | +0.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.93 | 12.44 | -0.51 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio provided a 7.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $1.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.27 |
Dividend yield | 7.16% | 9.02% | 11.37% | 0.00% | 10.18% | 24.67% | 0.02% | 0.00% | 17.42% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 58.90% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio. 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 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 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 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.99 | $1.99 |
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 Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio. 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 Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio was 53.65%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 489 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -53.65%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 7moJul 2007 - Feb 2011 |
1998 bear market1998 | -45.78%Oct 1998 | 6mo 9d | 1y 6mo | 2y 26dApr 1998 - Apr 2000 |
COVID crash2020 | -43.59%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 6mo 19d | 2y 1moAug 2018 - Oct 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -29.44%Oct 2002 | 4mo 26d | 11mo | 1y 3moMay 2002 - Sep 2003 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.75%Feb 2016 | 10mo 1d | 10mo 13d | 1y 8moApr 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SSCPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.65% | -56.78% | +3.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.54% | -9.10% | -2.44% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.78% | -18.90% | -8.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.78% | -25.43% | -2.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.59% | -33.92% | -9.67% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.24% | -10.71% | +0.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.39% | 2.03% | +1.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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