- ISIN
- US91915R6320
- Issuer
- VALIC
- Inception Date
- Dec 5, 2005
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
VSSVX Performance Chart
VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund (VSSVX) is up 15.0% since the beginning of the year. VSSVX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VSSVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,179.
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Returns By Period
VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund (VSSVX) has returned 15.04% so far this year and 23.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VSSVX has returned 6.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund
- 1D
- 2.31%
- 1M
- 4.91%
- YTD
- 15.04%
- 6M
- 12.78%
- 1Y
- 23.12%
- 3Y*
- 6.07%
- 5Y*
- 3.34%
- 10Y*
- 6.97%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.15%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VSSVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 7, 2005, VSSVX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.1 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, VSSVX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Feb 12, 2016 at -11.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.74% | 1.47% | -7.01% | 9.10% | 1.28% | 4.34% | 15.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.04% | -2.92% | -13.82% | -5.47% | 2.59% | 2.24% | 1.71% | 5.80% | -4.24% | -2.95% | 3.52% | 0.83% | -12.52% |
| 2024 | -2.44% | 4.75% | 4.99% | -5.70% | 3.61% | -3.57% | 8.99% | -1.93% | -0.08% | -2.28% | 9.18% | -7.52% | 6.53% |
| 2023 | 9.76% | -1.07% | -5.21% | -1.78% | -2.49% | 9.90% | 4.55% | -2.39% | -4.37% | -4.94% | 7.02% | 10.60% | 18.97% |
| 2022 | -4.71% | 1.15% | -0.27% | -5.44% | 1.60% | -8.42% | 7.22% | -4.01% | -11.35% | 11.30% | 5.75% | -4.88% | -13.61% |
| 2021 | 3.52% | 9.94% | 5.39% | 2.87% | 2.15% | -1.82% | -2.29% | 2.92% | -2.84% | 3.95% | -2.74% | 6.00% | 29.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund has an annualized alpha of -3.88%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 07, 2005.
- This fund participated in 116.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.43% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.88% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 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
- -3.88%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 96.43%
- Downside Capture
- 116.89%
Expense Ratio
VSSVX has an expense ratio of 0.87%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VSSVX ranks 23 for risk / return — below 23% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund (VSSVX) 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.
| VSSVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.76 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.75 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.70 | 2.78 | -1.08 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.07 | 12.44 | -7.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund provided a 8.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $1.67 | $0.83 | $0.42 | $1.16 | $1.80 | $0.18 | $1.04 |
Dividend yield | 8.74% | 0.00% | 4.41% | 13.57% | 7.01% | 2.83% | 9.91% | 13.88% | 1.57% | 7.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values 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 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | ||||||
| 2025 | $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 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 |
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 VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values 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 VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund was 68.85%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1163 trading sessions.
The current VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund drawdown is 7.61%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -68.85%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 4y 7mo | 6y 4moJun 2007 - Oct 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -44.25%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 19d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -32.14%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | — | 1y 7moNov 2024 - now |
2016 bear market2016 | -30.55%Feb 2016 | 1y 1mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 3moDec 2014 - Apr 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -24.84%Sep 2022 | 10mo 19d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VSSVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.85% | -56.78% | -12.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.52% | -9.10% | -4.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.14% | -18.90% | -13.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.14% | -25.43% | -6.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.25% | -33.92% | -10.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.61% | -1.80% | -5.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.81% | -10.71% | -5.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.53% | 2.03% | +2.50% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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