SouthernSun Small Cap (SSSFX)
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets (defined as net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) measured at the time of purchase in small cap securities. The fund typically invests in 20-40 companies SouthernSun believes are niche dominant, attractively valued with financial flexibility and uniquely fitted management teams. It is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US00774Q1638 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 00170K554 |
| Issuer | AMG |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2003 |
| Category | Small Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
SSSFX has a high expense ratio of 1.30%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SouthernSun Small Cap, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
SouthernSun Small Cap had a return of 7.35% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.28% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, SouthernSun Small Cap had an annualized return of 6.82%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.18%, indicating that SouthernSun Small Cap did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.35% | 21.88% |
| 1 month | -5.07% | 0.89% |
| 6 months | 8.29% | 15.85% |
| 1 year | 27.28% | 38.63% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.07% | 13.69% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.82% | 11.18% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SSSFX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -5.69% | 7.48% | 5.28% | -6.68% | 6.89% | -3.68% | 6.80% | 0.38% | 2.88% | 7.35% | |||
| 2023 | 9.92% | -1.62% | -3.88% | -1.86% | -1.53% | 11.21% | 5.26% | -6.45% | -6.42% | -7.80% | 5.13% | 12.77% | 12.52% |
| 2022 | -6.02% | 1.78% | 1.47% | -5.27% | 5.09% | -7.26% | 10.15% | -0.71% | -9.28% | 15.04% | 3.66% | -7.43% | -1.86% |
| 2021 | 3.16% | 5.74% | 8.50% | 1.04% | -0.70% | -1.53% | 0.93% | -0.15% | -3.98% | 3.92% | -2.19% | 5.96% | 21.87% |
| 2020 | -7.74% | -11.75% | -19.92% | 15.04% | 6.23% | 3.95% | 4.89% | 6.52% | -4.87% | 4.61% | 16.31% | 6.50% | 14.08% |
| 2019 | 14.46% | 2.97% | 0.41% | 4.81% | -8.92% | 8.80% | -1.60% | -6.55% | 6.26% | 2.88% | 5.59% | 3.82% | 35.45% |
| 2018 | 0.96% | -6.73% | 0.12% | -1.95% | 3.49% | 3.09% | 0.66% | -0.12% | -0.97% | -13.36% | 2.03% | -12.81% | -24.32% |
| 2017 | 3.17% | 3.56% | -0.04% | 2.71% | -2.77% | 3.31% | 0.33% | -0.61% | 6.31% | -0.19% | 2.99% | -1.70% | 18.03% |
| 2016 | -3.93% | 1.57% | 10.27% | 2.60% | -0.88% | -1.18% | 6.28% | -0.33% | -0.52% | -3.83% | 7.91% | 0.55% | 18.90% |
| 2015 | -5.46% | 11.01% | 0.08% | -1.53% | 3.73% | -1.72% | -5.18% | -8.40% | -7.46% | 7.25% | -1.68% | -6.12% | -16.11% |
| 2014 | -3.92% | 5.25% | 2.32% | 1.88% | 2.38% | 3.15% | -5.53% | 3.06% | -7.87% | -1.45% | -1.37% | -1.56% | -4.45% |
| 2013 | 6.74% | 0.42% | 5.38% | -2.59% | 5.97% | -1.10% | 5.19% | -1.72% | 9.60% | 4.99% | 1.45% | -3.33% | 34.52% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SSSFX is 17, indicating that it is in the bottom 17% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for SouthernSun Small Cap (SSSFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
SouthernSun Small Cap provided a 12.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.68 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.68 | $3.68 | $2.53 | $3.45 | $0.06 | $1.28 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.36 | $4.21 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 12.92% | 13.87% | 9.40% | 11.51% | 0.23% | 5.29% | 4.77% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.69% | 16.93% | 0.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SouthernSun Small Cap. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.68 | $3.68 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.53 | $2.53 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.45 | $3.45 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $1.28 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 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 | $2.36 | $2.36 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.14 | $4.21 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the SouthernSun Small Cap. 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 Small Cap was 66.47%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 442 trading sessions.
The current SouthernSun Small Cap drawdown is 5.88%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -66.47% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 442 | Dec 7, 2010 | 857 |
| -45.2% | Jan 23, 2018 | 545 | Mar 23, 2020 | 162 | Nov 10, 2020 | 707 |
| -36.42% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 413 | Oct 2, 2017 | 818 |
| -27.59% | Jul 11, 2011 | 60 | Oct 3, 2011 | 294 | Dec 5, 2012 | 354 |
| -19.94% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 103 | Mar 27, 2024 | 166 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current SouthernSun Small Cap volatility is 5.36%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.