Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX)
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the adviser invests at least 80% of the fund's assets in stocks of U.S. companies with small market capitalizations. A portion of the fund's assets may also be invested in stocks of U.S. mid-market capitalization companies. The adviser defines "stocks of U.S. companies" as companies that do business in the U.S., are organized in the U.S. or whose stock is traded on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9204541059 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 920454105 |
| Issuer | Value Line |
| Inception Date | Jun 23, 1993 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
VLEOX has a high expense ratio of 1.16%, 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 Small Cap Opportunities 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 Small Cap Opportunities Fund had a return of 24.92% year-to-date (YTD) and 39.84% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund had an annualized return of 3.39%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 24.92% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | 5.28% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 14.91% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 39.84% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.65% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.39% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VLEOX, 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 | -0.83% | 6.79% | 2.65% | -4.03% | 4.22% | -1.64% | 6.99% | 0.54% | 2.39% | -3.22% | 24.92% | ||
| 2023 | 7.93% | 1.49% | -0.38% | -0.62% | -2.98% | 9.26% | 0.61% | -0.54% | -5.40% | -4.19% | 8.19% | 7.26% | 20.98% |
| 2022 | -10.24% | -1.00% | -0.27% | -6.97% | -2.22% | -3.89% | 8.66% | -4.46% | -8.57% | 9.84% | 5.42% | -7.49% | -21.22% |
| 2021 | 0.20% | 4.54% | 0.84% | 3.28% | -1.31% | 0.89% | 2.54% | 1.93% | -2.66% | 4.07% | -2.73% | -2.99% | 8.51% |
| 2020 | 0.51% | -6.24% | -14.47% | 9.14% | 9.11% | 1.28% | 5.33% | 4.15% | -3.49% | 0.59% | 13.11% | -0.22% | 16.84% |
| 2019 | 8.77% | 5.02% | -0.51% | 5.13% | -5.81% | 7.07% | 2.21% | -3.51% | 0.57% | 0.96% | 2.91% | -18.45% | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 2.63% | -3.14% | 1.03% | -1.10% | 3.87% | 0.81% | 3.79% | 5.49% | -1.41% | -9.17% | 3.37% | -22.10% | -17.89% |
| 2017 | 1.07% | 2.60% | 0.19% | 1.69% | 0.71% | 0.64% | 1.27% | -1.70% | 4.51% | 2.42% | 2.81% | -3.22% | 13.53% |
| 2016 | -5.62% | -0.08% | 5.81% | 0.60% | 2.47% | 1.00% | 2.80% | 1.96% | -0.61% | -3.98% | 8.13% | -3.37% | 8.57% |
| 2015 | -1.89% | 5.92% | 0.94% | -2.32% | 1.05% | 0.25% | 1.61% | -4.30% | -3.21% | 6.72% | 1.44% | -15.85% | -11.00% |
| 2014 | -2.88% | 4.80% | -1.21% | -1.85% | 0.28% | 3.66% | -5.16% | 4.66% | -3.72% | 6.91% | 0.77% | 0.71% | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 5.84% | 1.67% | 4.06% | -0.07% | 2.91% | -0.11% | 5.54% | -0.98% | 5.59% | 3.21% | 1.86% | -6.40% | 24.89% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VLEOX is 58, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Value Line Small Cap Opportunities 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $3.01 | $3.01 |
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 Value Line Small Cap Opportunities 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 Small Cap Opportunities Fund was 57.24%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 760 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -57.24% | Oct 11, 2007 | 353 | Mar 9, 2009 | 760 | Mar 13, 2012 | 1113 |
| -53.67% | Oct 13, 1997 | 259 | Oct 8, 1998 | 284 | Nov 10, 1999 | 543 |
| -50.08% | Sep 17, 2018 | 381 | Mar 23, 2020 | 411 | Nov 5, 2021 | 792 |
| -35.94% | Mar 10, 2000 | 382 | Sep 21, 2001 | 784 | Nov 4, 2004 | 1166 |
| -34.68% | Nov 10, 2021 | 151 | Jun 16, 2022 | 567 | Sep 19, 2024 | 718 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund volatility is 5.92%, 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.