USA Mutuals Vice Fund (VICEX)
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies that derive a significant portion of their revenues from a group of vice industries that includes the alcoholic beverages, defense/aerospace, gaming and tobacco industries. It will concentrate at least 25% of its net assets in this group of four vice industries (but no more than 80% of its net assets in any single industry).
Fund Info
| ISIN | US66538H3369 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 90347D203 |
| Issuer | USA Mutuals |
| Inception Date | Aug 29, 2002 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VICEX has a high expense ratio of 1.59%, 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 USA Mutuals Vice 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
USA Mutuals Vice Fund had a return of 5.72% year-to-date (YTD) and 0.31% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, USA Mutuals Vice Fund had an annualized return of -2.33%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.31%, indicating that USA Mutuals Vice Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.72% | 24.72% |
| 1 month | -0.23% | 2.30% |
| 6 months | 0.37% | 12.31% |
| 1 year | 0.31% | 32.12% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -6.07% | 13.81% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -2.33% | 11.31% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VICEX, 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 | -1.50% | 2.26% | 3.37% | -2.14% | 0.71% | -3.87% | 3.63% | 2.70% | 2.45% | -3.51% | 5.72% | ||
| 2023 | 2.52% | -1.38% | 2.24% | 2.98% | -7.54% | 3.17% | 2.36% | -4.19% | -5.96% | -2.14% | 3.03% | -5.25% | -10.55% |
| 2022 | -1.31% | 1.32% | -2.12% | -1.33% | 2.41% | -2.68% | 1.74% | -3.21% | -4.31% | 1.80% | 10.34% | -5.75% | -3.98% |
| 2021 | -4.18% | 8.66% | 4.98% | 3.89% | -1.07% | -1.97% | -3.20% | -0.03% | -7.82% | 2.32% | -7.39% | -9.02% | -15.31% |
| 2020 | -1.38% | -8.42% | -18.56% | 11.73% | 5.69% | -1.10% | 1.61% | 5.25% | -3.73% | -6.82% | 15.03% | 0.52% | -4.71% |
| 2019 | 11.03% | 4.64% | -0.38% | 5.86% | -9.03% | 6.83% | 0.80% | -2.06% | 0.30% | 1.69% | 1.89% | -0.42% | 21.68% |
| 2018 | 4.83% | -3.78% | -0.86% | -2.07% | 1.80% | -4.58% | 2.39% | -3.68% | -0.80% | -9.43% | 1.26% | -8.06% | -21.53% |
| 2017 | 3.02% | 2.01% | 2.04% | 3.48% | 2.65% | -0.49% | 0.03% | 1.14% | 1.55% | 0.36% | 3.86% | 1.33% | 23.00% |
| 2016 | -1.40% | 1.11% | 5.27% | -0.46% | 1.50% | 1.11% | 2.67% | -0.82% | 1.71% | -0.53% | 0.78% | -17.49% | -8.15% |
| 2015 | 1.42% | 3.38% | -3.96% | 0.55% | 0.38% | -2.26% | 5.04% | -7.02% | -1.99% | 10.50% | -2.50% | 0.14% | 2.59% |
| 2014 | -3.47% | 4.95% | -0.17% | 0.82% | 2.33% | -0.09% | -2.07% | 0.61% | -2.20% | 2.84% | 1.62% | -3.99% | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 4.18% | 1.12% | 3.92% | 2.71% | 1.08% | -2.09% | 4.37% | -0.20% | 5.06% | 3.25% | 1.48% | 3.60% | 32.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VICEX is 2, indicating that it is in the bottom 2% 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 USA Mutuals Vice Fund (VICEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
USA Mutuals Vice Fund provided a 1.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.17 | $0.31 | $0.43 | $0.36 | $0.40 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 1.45% | 1.53% | 0.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.04% | 0.69% | 0.96% | 1.63% | 1.21% | 1.38% | 1.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for USA Mutuals Vice 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 | $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 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2021 | $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 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.32 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.31 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.43 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.40 |
| 2013 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 |
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 USA Mutuals Vice 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 USA Mutuals Vice Fund was 56.25%, occurring on Mar 3, 2009. Recovery took 987 trading sessions.
The current USA Mutuals Vice Fund drawdown is 33.75%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.25% | Nov 1, 2007 | 334 | Mar 3, 2009 | 987 | Feb 1, 2013 | 1321 |
| -43.24% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -20% | Sep 17, 2002 | 120 | Mar 10, 2003 | 65 | Jun 11, 2003 | 185 |
| -18.52% | Nov 30, 2016 | 20 | Dec 28, 2016 | 239 | Dec 8, 2017 | 259 |
| -11.76% | Aug 11, 2015 | 35 | Sep 29, 2015 | 117 | Mar 17, 2016 | 152 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current USA Mutuals Vice Fund volatility is 4.03%, 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.