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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX) has returned 1.55% so far this year and -7.36% over the past 12 months.
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund
- 1D
- -0.72%
- 1M
- -8.45%
- YTD
- 1.55%
- 6M
- -0.56%
- 1Y
- -7.36%
- 3Y*
- 5.14%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2021, WALSX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.52%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.1 years.
Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WALSX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.10% | 7.59% | -8.45% | 1.55% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.98% | -4.24% | -4.00% | -1.12% | -0.00% | 1.58% | -4.29% | -0.23% | -2.87% | -2.23% | 3.84% | -3.54% | -12.79% |
| 2024 | -0.15% | 10.31% | 0.48% | -4.89% | 2.61% | -0.49% | 6.52% | 1.26% | 0.85% | -1.83% | 1.66% | -8.10% | 7.24% |
| 2023 | 5.36% | -0.92% | -0.00% | -0.47% | -1.22% | 4.93% | 1.81% | 5.06% | -2.79% | -4.96% | 8.69% | 10.44% | 27.75% |
| 2022 | -8.29% | -1.75% | -0.69% | -3.39% | -1.13% | -5.01% | 9.33% | -3.92% | -5.85% | 9.77% | 6.88% | -2.75% | -8.38% |
| 2021 | 6.40% | 1.69% | 3.70% | 12.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.89%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 04, 2021.
- This fund participated in 80.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.98% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.89%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 65.98%
- Downside Capture
- 80.19%
Expense Ratio
WALSX has a high expense ratio of 1.75%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WALSX ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| WALSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.40 | 0.90 | -1.30 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.48 | 1.39 | -1.87 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.94 | 1.21 | -0.27 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.57 | 1.40 | -1.97 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.06 | 6.61 | -7.67 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch Long/Short Alpha 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Wasatch Long/Short Alpha 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 Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund was 25.28%, occurring on Oct 10, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund drawdown is 22.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.28% | Nov 12, 2024 | 228 | Oct 10, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -21.33% | Dec 30, 2021 | 117 | Jun 16, 2022 | 281 | Aug 1, 2023 | 398 |
| -9.42% | Sep 5, 2023 | 39 | Oct 27, 2023 | 24 | Dec 1, 2023 | 63 |
| -5.05% | Nov 22, 2021 | 20 | Dec 20, 2021 | 6 | Dec 29, 2021 | 26 |
| -4.96% | Mar 28, 2024 | 23 | Apr 30, 2024 | 51 | Jul 15, 2024 | 74 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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