- Issuer
- VALIC
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 2006
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
VVSCX Performance Chart
VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund (VVSCX) is up 19.6% since the beginning of the year. VVSCX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VVSCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,405.
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Returns By Period
VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund (VVSCX) has returned 19.57% so far this year and 43.59% over the past 12 months.
VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.65%
- 1M
- 4.00%
- YTD
- 19.57%
- 6M
- 16.85%
- 1Y
- 43.59%
- 3Y*
- 14.79%
- 5Y*
- 7.04%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VVSCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2021, VVSCX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VVSCX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 6, 2025 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.83% | 2.32% | -5.41% | 9.75% | 2.42% | 2.89% | 19.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.58% | -3.66% | -12.91% | -3.91% | 3.50% | 5.03% | 1.39% | 7.38% | 1.52% | 0.94% | 3.90% | 0.08% | 4.30% |
| 2024 | -2.38% | 3.79% | 4.23% | -5.66% | 3.68% | -1.65% | 10.92% | -1.89% | -0.08% | -1.55% | 9.18% | -8.12% | 9.10% |
| 2023 | 9.38% | -1.87% | -7.89% | -1.69% | -1.90% | 7.28% | 6.97% | -4.82% | -5.42% | -5.83% | 9.38% | 10.95% | 12.56% |
| 2022 | -5.62% | 1.66% | 1.28% | -7.07% | 2.03% | -10.12% | 9.94% | -2.77% | -9.61% | 11.73% | 3.35% | -6.63% | -13.72% |
| 2021 | -2.83% | -3.37% | 2.68% | -1.63% | 4.31% | -3.05% | 4.99% | 0.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of -5.16%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 15, 2021.
- This fund participated in 114.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.35% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -5.16% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.64, 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
- -5.16%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 89.35%
- Downside Capture
- 114.92%
Expense Ratio
VVSCX has an expense ratio of 0.76%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VVSCX ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund (VVSCX) 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.
| VVSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.39 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.64 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.44 | 2.78 | +1.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.37 | 12.44 | +3.94 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund provided a 16.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.20 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $2.02 | $1.22 |
Dividend yield | 16.31% | 0.00% | 3.55% | 16.57% | 9.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VALIC Company I Small Cap Value 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 | $2.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.20 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.02 |
| 2022 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 |
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 Value 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 Value Fund was 31.33%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 191 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -31.33%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 9mo 9d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
2023 bear market2023 | -24.69%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | 8mo 22d | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2021 correction2021 | -10.70%Jul 2021 | 1mo 3d | 3mo 8d | 4mo 11dJun 2021 - Oct 2021 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.87%Mar 2026 | 21d | 28d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.84%Aug 2024 | 9d | 2mo 10d | 2mo 19dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VVSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.33% | -56.78% | +25.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.87% | -9.10% | -0.77% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.33% | -18.90% | -12.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.33% | -25.43% | -5.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.26% | -10.71% | +0.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.67% | 2.03% | +0.64% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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