- ISIN
- US00774Q1711
- CUSIP
- 00170K513
- Issuer
- AMG
- Inception Date
- Apr 10, 2012
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SSEIX Performance Chart
SouthernSun U.S. Equity (SSEIX) is up 15.2% since the beginning of the year. SSEIX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SSEIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,531.
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Returns By Period
SouthernSun U.S. Equity (SSEIX) has returned 15.19% so far this year and 21.97% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SSEIX has returned 8.75% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
SouthernSun U.S. Equity
- 1D
- 1.78%
- 1M
- 4.22%
- YTD
- 15.19%
- 6M
- 12.83%
- 1Y
- 21.97%
- 3Y*
- 9.91%
- 5Y*
- 8.89%
- 10Y*
- 8.75%
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%
SSEIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 11, 2012, SSEIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +17.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SSEIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.04% | 5.73% | -7.88% | 10.01% | -3.40% | 3.02% | 15.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.98% | -4.43% | -8.33% | -1.37% | 6.95% | 4.22% | 6.24% | 4.18% | -2.25% | -0.65% | -0.94% | -2.41% | 4.06% |
| 2024 | -4.35% | 6.87% | 5.63% | -5.40% | 6.50% | -3.87% | 6.14% | -0.20% | 2.60% | -5.71% | 8.26% | -9.15% | 5.40% |
| 2023 | 11.77% | -3.28% | -2.24% | -0.22% | -1.92% | 13.41% | 3.85% | -4.03% | -5.73% | -7.85% | 6.14% | 10.26% | 18.85% |
| 2022 | -4.57% | 1.57% | 3.62% | -5.61% | 2.58% | -8.69% | 12.27% | -0.75% | -9.43% | 12.30% | 2.30% | -7.36% | -4.63% |
| 2021 | 3.14% | 4.99% | 10.25% | 3.81% | -1.89% | -2.31% | 1.07% | -0.84% | -3.87% | 3.68% | -3.61% | 7.32% | 22.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
SouthernSun U.S. Equity has an annualized alpha of -2.98%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 11, 2012.
- This fund participated in 122.83% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 104.44% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.98% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.04 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
- -2.98%
- Beta
- 1.04
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 104.44%
- Downside Capture
- 122.83%
Expense Ratio
SSEIX has a high expense ratio of 1.09%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SSEIX ranks 20 for risk / return — below 20% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for SouthernSun U.S. Equity (SSEIX) 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.
| SSEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.86 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.96 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.37 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.75 | 2.78 | -1.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.38 | 12.44 | -8.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
SouthernSun U.S. Equity provided a 6.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.90 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.90 | $0.90 | $1.55 | $1.67 | $2.49 | $2.29 | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.81 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.56 |
Dividend yield | 6.28% | 7.24% | 12.10% | 12.31% | 19.39% | 14.36% | 0.62% | 1.15% | 7.94% | 0.33% | 0.38% | 5.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SouthernSun U.S. Equity. 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 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 | $1.55 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $1.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.49 | $2.49 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.29 | $2.29 |
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 SouthernSun U.S. Equity. 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 SouthernSun U.S. Equity was 48.45%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current SouthernSun U.S. Equity drawdown is 2.12%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -48.45%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -27.90%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 5d | 2y 7moJul 2014 - Feb 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.10%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 4mo 7d | 8mo 20dNov 2024 - Aug 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -18.16%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 4mo 6d | 7mo 2dAug 2023 - Mar 2024 |
Bear market2022 | -15.75%Jun 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1mo 26d | 1y 3moMay 2021 - Aug 2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SSEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.45% | -56.78% | +8.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.91% | -9.10% | -3.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.10% | -18.90% | -8.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.10% | -25.43% | -1.67% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.45% | -33.92% | -14.53% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.12% | -1.80% | -0.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.49% | -10.71% | +3.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.14% | 2.03% | +3.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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