- ISIN
- US4812A14986
- CUSIP
- 4812A1498
- Issuer
- JPMorgan
- Inception Date
- May 19, 1997
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
VSCOX Performance Chart
JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund (VSCOX) is up 20.2% since the beginning of the year. VSCOX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VSCOX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,288.
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Returns By Period
JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund (VSCOX) has returned 20.19% so far this year and 30.37% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, VSCOX has posted an annualized return of 14.02%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.71%.
JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund
- 1D
- 1.20%
- 1M
- 4.94%
- YTD
- 20.19%
- 6M
- 17.44%
- 1Y
- 30.37%
- 3Y*
- 14.48%
- 5Y*
- 5.19%
- 10Y*
- 14.02%
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%
VSCOX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 19, 1997, VSCOX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +23.7%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -22.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VSCOX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.88% | 0.33% | -4.68% | 10.51% | 4.55% | 3.72% | 20.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.56% | -4.86% | -7.35% | -2.59% | 4.43% | 4.00% | 0.62% | 4.79% | 0.33% | 0.84% | 1.35% | -1.43% | 2.93% |
| 2024 | -2.75% | 7.00% | 3.15% | -6.65% | 3.11% | 0.28% | 7.64% | -1.14% | -0.19% | -1.23% | 9.66% | -7.47% | 10.28% |
| 2023 | 9.32% | -1.25% | -4.27% | -1.32% | -1.20% | 7.80% | 4.55% | -3.65% | -6.15% | -6.37% | 8.08% | 10.82% | 15.15% |
| 2022 | -8.39% | 0.41% | -0.04% | -8.56% | -0.71% | -6.83% | 10.02% | -1.53% | -8.19% | 8.96% | 1.99% | -5.82% | -19.02% |
| 2021 | 1.34% | 6.62% | 1.90% | 3.66% | -1.21% | 0.35% | -1.85% | 1.35% | -2.77% | 4.73% | -4.41% | 4.09% | 14.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.34%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 19, 1997.
- This fund captured 119.83% of S&P 500 Index gains and 109.39% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.04 and R2 of 0.74, 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
- 2.34%
- Beta
- 1.04
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 119.83%
- Downside Capture
- 109.39%
Expense Ratio
VSCOX has a high expense ratio of 1.24%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VSCOX ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund (VSCOX) 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.
| VSCOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.21 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.32 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.10 | 2.46 | +0.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.98 | 10.92 | +0.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund provided a 4.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.47 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.47 | $1.47 | $0.25 | $0.07 | $0.49 | $2.02 | $0.48 | $0.66 | $6.24 | $2.72 | $3.19 | $3.22 |
Dividend yield | 4.71% | 5.67% | 0.93% | 0.27% | 2.31% | 7.53% | 1.91% | 3.20% | 38.00% | 11.76% | 17.41% | 16.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for JPMorgan Small Cap Blend 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 | $1.47 | $1.47 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.02 | $2.02 |
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 JPMorgan Small Cap Blend 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 JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund was 59.58%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -59.58%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 6moOct 2007 - Apr 2011 |
2003 bear market2003 | -51.12%Mar 2003 | 2y 6mo | 3y 18d | 5y 6moSep 2000 - Mar 2006 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.28%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 6mo 20d | 7mo 21dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -37.15%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 9mo 1d | 1y 2moApr 1998 - Jul 1999 |
2016 bear market2016 | -35.16%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 5d | 1y 7moJun 2015 - Feb 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VSCOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.58% | -56.78% | -2.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.33% | -9.10% | -1.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.08% | -18.90% | -7.18% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.51% | -25.43% | -4.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.28% | -33.92% | -4.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.62% | -10.71% | -3.91% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.91% | 2.04% | +0.87% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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