Value Line Select Growth Fund (VALSX)
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity securities with favorable growth prospects. It may invest in small, mid or large capitalization companies, including foreign companies. There are no set limitations of investments according to a company's size or to a sector weighting.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9204571080 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 920457108 |
| Issuer | Value Line |
| Inception Date | May 31, 1956 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
VALSX has a high expense ratio of 1.13%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Value Line Select Growth Fund, 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
Value Line Select Growth Fund had a return of 15.85% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.15% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Value Line Select Growth Fund had an annualized return of 13.12%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.87%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 15.85% | 18.10% |
| 1 month | 4.86% | 1.42% |
| 6 months | 9.49% | 10.08% |
| 1 year | 27.15% | 26.58% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 14.19% | 13.42% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 13.12% | 10.87% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VALSX, 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 | 2.80% | 4.54% | 0.30% | -5.12% | 1.54% | 3.63% | 2.66% | 3.99% | 15.85% | ||||
| 2023 | 6.61% | -2.58% | 5.09% | 0.06% | 1.21% | 5.57% | 2.41% | 0.52% | -4.89% | -2.01% | 11.87% | 4.81% | 31.29% |
| 2022 | -9.42% | -4.26% | 5.24% | -8.42% | -2.28% | -5.75% | 11.36% | -5.56% | -9.22% | 6.69% | 6.87% | -5.43% | -20.74% |
| 2021 | -4.40% | 0.73% | 2.99% | 6.35% | -1.09% | 3.71% | 5.23% | 2.69% | -4.22% | 7.84% | -1.75% | 4.31% | 23.76% |
| 2020 | 3.29% | -7.69% | -12.82% | 12.61% | 8.15% | 0.36% | 6.50% | 6.43% | -1.47% | -3.01% | 10.27% | 1.42% | 23.07% |
| 2019 | 8.37% | 6.03% | 3.34% | 3.51% | -2.19% | 6.83% | 0.87% | 0.84% | -0.70% | 0.58% | 3.60% | 1.09% | 36.62% |
| 2018 | 5.07% | -3.16% | -0.15% | -0.77% | 2.97% | 1.89% | 4.11% | 3.95% | 1.45% | -8.63% | 4.01% | -8.25% | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 2.55% | 4.24% | 0.13% | 3.13% | 2.56% | -0.58% | 1.50% | 0.06% | 1.45% | 2.11% | 2.83% | 0.47% | 22.34% |
| 2016 | -5.18% | 0.51% | 6.86% | 0.14% | 1.83% | 0.77% | 2.51% | 0.52% | -0.54% | -2.45% | 2.51% | -0.23% | 6.98% |
| 2015 | -2.48% | 5.36% | -0.06% | -0.83% | 0.73% | -0.26% | 2.02% | -5.27% | -3.02% | 6.26% | 0.55% | -1.99% | 0.42% |
| 2014 | -3.53% | 4.94% | -0.23% | -0.06% | 1.46% | 1.90% | -3.30% | 4.08% | -3.00% | 4.27% | 1.38% | -0.85% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 5.37% | 0.86% | 2.48% | 0.76% | 0.73% | -1.32% | 4.58% | -2.55% | 4.93% | 3.89% | 1.75% | 2.68% | 26.60% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VALSX is 80, placing it in the top 20% 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 Value Line Select Growth Fund (VALSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Value Line Select Growth Fund granted a 8.62% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.42 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.42 | $3.42 | $3.49 | $5.86 | $10.18 | $2.65 | $3.09 | $2.36 | $1.98 | $4.98 | $2.45 | $2.49 |
Dividend yield | 8.62% | 9.98% | 12.14% | 14.47% | 27.15% | 6.81% | 10.12% | 7.12% | 6.84% | 17.21% | 7.25% | 7.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Value Line Select Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 | $3.42 | $3.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.49 | $3.49 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.86 | $5.86 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.18 | $10.18 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.65 | $2.65 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.09 | $3.09 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.98 | $1.98 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.98 | $4.98 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.45 | $2.45 |
| 2013 | $2.49 | $2.49 |
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 Value Line Select Growth 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 Value Line Select Growth Fund was 55.08%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 521 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -55.08% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 521 | Mar 31, 2011 | 859 |
| -52.81% | Mar 10, 2000 | 590 | Jul 23, 2002 | 1132 | Jan 24, 2007 | 1722 |
| -44.11% | Apr 6, 1987 | 184 | Dec 17, 1987 | 1520 | Oct 14, 1993 | 1704 |
| -42.33% | Sep 21, 1995 | 796 | Oct 8, 1998 | 182 | Jun 21, 1999 | 978 |
| -34% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 92 | Aug 3, 2020 | 115 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Value Line Select Growth Fund volatility is 3.17%, 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.