- ISIN
- US00774Q1638
- CUSIP
- 00170K554
- Issuer
- AMG
- Inception Date
- Oct 1, 2003
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SSSFX Performance Chart
SouthernSun Small Cap (SSSFX) is up 13.4% since the beginning of the year. SSSFX is currently trading at $27 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SSSFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,444.
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Returns By Period
SouthernSun Small Cap (SSSFX) has returned 13.44% so far this year and 23.37% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SSSFX has returned 9.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
SouthernSun Small Cap
- 1D
- -0.25%
- 1M
- 3.78%
- YTD
- 13.44%
- 6M
- 11.45%
- 1Y
- 23.37%
- 3Y*
- 9.29%
- 5Y*
- 7.62%
- 10Y*
- 9.79%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
SSSFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 2, 2003, SSSFX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +23.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SSSFX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.35% | 3.70% | -6.77% | 8.09% | -2.70% | 2.96% | 13.44% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.51% | -6.02% | -9.20% | -2.19% | 8.74% | 2.99% | 2.94% | 9.36% | -1.06% | -1.49% | -0.35% | -1.00% | 4.72% |
| 2024 | -5.69% | 7.48% | 5.28% | -6.68% | 6.89% | -3.68% | 6.80% | 0.38% | 2.88% | -6.67% | 8.36% | -9.54% | 3.46% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
SouthernSun Small Cap has an annualized alpha of 0.41%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2003.
- This fund captured 126.29% of S&P 500 Index gains and 123.28% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- 0.41%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 126.29%
- Downside Capture
- 123.28%
Expense Ratio
SSSFX has a high expense ratio of 1.30%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SSSFX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% 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 Small Cap (SSSFX) 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.
| SSSFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.56 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.32 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.72 | 2.46 | -0.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.48 | 10.92 | -6.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
SouthernSun Small Cap provided a 4.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.22 | $1.22 | $3.38 | $3.68 | $2.53 | $3.45 | $0.06 | $1.28 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.36 |
Dividend yield | 4.44% | 5.04% | 13.93% | 13.87% | 9.40% | 11.51% | 0.23% | 5.29% | 4.77% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.69% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.22 | $1.22 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.38 | $3.38 |
| 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 |
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 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 65.85%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 440 trading sessions.
The current SouthernSun Small Cap drawdown is 4.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.85%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 4moJul 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -45.20%Mar 2020 | 2y 2mo | 7mo 22d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -36.42%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 7mo | 3y 2moJul 2014 - Oct 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -32.76%Apr 2025 | 3mo 20d | 10mo 1d | 1y 1moDec 2024 - Feb 2026 |
2011 bear market2011 | -27.59%Oct 2011 | 2mo 24d | 3mo 26d | 6mo 20dJul 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SSSFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.85% | -56.78% | -9.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.39% | -9.10% | -5.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.76% | -18.90% | -13.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.76% | -25.43% | -7.33% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.20% | -33.92% | -11.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.19% | -3.21% | -0.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.89% | -10.71% | -0.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.50% | 2.04% | +3.46% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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