- ISIN
- US85917K5469
- CUSIP
- 85917K546
- Issuer
- Sterling Capital
- Inception Date
- Apr 12, 1993
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
STSCX Performance Chart
Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund (STSCX) is up 18.0% since the beginning of the year. STSCX is currently trading at $43 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of STSCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,615.
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Returns By Period
Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund (STSCX) has returned 18.04% so far this year and 34.96% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, STSCX has returned 12.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.47%
- 1M
- 2.02%
- YTD
- 18.04%
- 6M
- 17.24%
- 1Y
- 34.96%
- 3Y*
- 20.09%
- 5Y*
- 10.06%
- 10Y*
- 12.20%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
STSCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1994, STSCX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, STSCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.33% | 5.23% | -5.22% | 9.63% | 0.81% | 0.70% | 18.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.25% | -4.91% | -3.99% | -2.07% | 4.83% | 4.10% | 3.76% | 4.34% | 0.85% | -1.65% | 3.15% | 0.26% | 11.87% |
| 2024 | -2.05% | 4.40% | 5.48% | -4.95% | 4.37% | -1.56% | 8.46% | 0.48% | 0.66% | -0.04% | 8.50% | -9.21% | 13.78% |
| 2023 | 9.30% | 0.46% | -6.56% | -2.83% | -0.84% | 9.81% | 4.16% | -2.00% | -4.75% | -6.08% | 7.62% | 11.56% | 19.04% |
| 2022 | -6.16% | 1.78% | 0.25% | -8.14% | 2.26% | -9.16% | 8.84% | -2.93% | -9.27% | 11.57% | 5.03% | -6.78% | -14.45% |
| 2021 | 2.35% | 8.76% | 5.77% | 3.93% | 2.04% | -2.81% | -0.25% | 2.76% | -3.73% | 5.55% | -0.95% | 5.12% | 31.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.88%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1994.
- This fund captured 100.60% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 88.37% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.88% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.71, 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
- 3.88%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 100.60%
- Downside Capture
- 88.37%
Expense Ratio
STSCX has a high expense ratio of 0.98%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
STSCX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund (STSCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| STSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.41 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.00 | 2.93 | +1.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.81 | 13.52 | +1.29 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund provided a 17.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.36 | $7.36 | $9.25 | $16.43 | $13.93 | $17.36 | $11.63 | $10.33 | $6.20 | $7.94 | $4.24 | $1.08 |
Dividend yield | 17.18% | 20.28% | 23.71% | 39.14% | 27.85% | 23.34% | 16.67% | 13.04% | 9.11% | 9.20% | 5.09% | 1.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap 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 | $7.36 | $7.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.25 | $9.25 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $16.43 | $16.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $13.93 | $13.93 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $17.36 | $17.36 |
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 Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap 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 Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund was 54.02%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 491 trading sessions.
The current Sterling Capital Stratton Small Cap Value Fund drawdown is 0.81%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.02%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 7moJul 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -44.28%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 8mo 27d | 10mo 29dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -32.83%Oct 1998 | 5mo 25d | 2y 2mo | 2y 8moApr 1998 - Dec 2000 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -26.81%Oct 2002 | 5mo 10d | 10mo 16d | 1y 3moMay 2002 - Aug 2003 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.48%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 5mo 6d | 9mo 19dNov 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| STSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.02% | -56.78% | +2.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.33% | -9.10% | -0.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.48% | -18.90% | -6.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.48% | -25.43% | -0.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.28% | -33.92% | -10.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.81% | -0.74% | -0.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.18% | -10.72% | +2.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.52% | 1.97% | +0.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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