Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX)
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital; income is a secondary consideration. The fund invests primarily in smaller high growth companies. It will invest the fund's assets in the equity securities of companies which the managers consider to be rapidly growing. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets at the time of purchase in securities issued by foreign companies in developed markets, emerging markets, or frontier markets. It may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including consumer discretionary, financials, health care, industrials, and information technology.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9367724096 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 936772409 |
| Issuer | Wasatch |
| Inception Date | Aug 17, 1992 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
WAMCX 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 Wasatch Ultra Growth 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
Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund had a return of 0.69% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.27% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund had an annualized return of 12.59%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.84%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 0.69% | 10.00% |
| 1 month | 0.88% | 2.41% |
| 6 months | 21.43% | 16.70% |
| 1 year | 14.27% | 26.85% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.75% | 12.81% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 12.59% | 10.84% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WAMCX, 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 | -2.93% | 9.41% | -0.06% | -9.11% | 0.69% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 11.49% | -2.29% | -1.90% | -2.28% | 0.50% | 7.48% | 5.09% | -7.13% | -9.48% | -9.98% | 14.27% | 16.26% | 19.19% |
| 2022 | -15.37% | 0.67% | -2.21% | -13.89% | -5.36% | -8.70% | 10.12% | -2.79% | -10.30% | 3.23% | 4.02% | -5.67% | -39.71% |
| 2021 | 3.15% | 6.50% | -4.70% | 6.28% | -4.88% | 4.88% | -1.94% | 2.49% | -3.37% | 5.40% | -7.17% | -0.21% | 5.23% |
| 2020 | 3.38% | -4.90% | -15.81% | 22.65% | 15.35% | 6.97% | 5.17% | 4.01% | 1.57% | -0.43% | 12.47% | 10.05% | 71.48% |
| 2019 | 11.76% | 7.58% | -1.11% | 5.40% | -4.79% | 4.75% | -0.84% | -1.54% | -1.33% | 1.07% | 7.39% | 5.65% | 38.09% |
| 2018 | 4.05% | -0.33% | 2.91% | 2.28% | 9.11% | 2.66% | 0.28% | 12.45% | -2.12% | -12.28% | 4.86% | -11.12% | 10.34% |
| 2017 | 3.90% | 0.88% | 2.74% | 2.34% | 1.56% | 4.87% | 1.61% | 0.19% | 4.65% | 1.01% | 4.13% | 0.05% | 31.60% |
| 2016 | -13.07% | -3.01% | 9.50% | 1.81% | 3.20% | 1.49% | 6.61% | 2.60% | 2.74% | -5.13% | 4.61% | -1.74% | 7.87% |
| 2015 | -3.46% | 9.51% | 1.39% | -3.13% | 3.03% | 1.77% | -2.22% | -6.80% | -4.50% | 4.93% | 6.44% | -2.72% | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 0.76% | 3.08% | -0.27% | -8.65% | 0.55% | 8.95% | -7.30% | 3.77% | -5.51% | 6.00% | -0.12% | 3.53% | 3.28% |
| 2013 | 4.97% | 0.48% | 2.98% | -1.17% | 5.01% | 1.44% | 4.52% | -2.21% | 6.55% | 2.03% | 3.03% | 3.64% | 35.68% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WAMCX is 19, indicating that it is in the bottom 19% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
WAMCX (Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund granted a 0.00% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.33 | $1.41 | $0.56 | $1.61 | $2.44 | $1.99 | $1.65 | $6.90 | $1.64 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.08% | 2.99% | 1.96% | 7.66% | 11.92% | 11.44% | 9.18% | 36.18% | 6.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch Ultra Growth 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 | |||||||
| 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 | $5.33 | $5.33 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $1.41 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.61 | $1.61 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.44 | $2.44 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $1.65 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 2013 | $1.64 | $1.64 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Wasatch Ultra Growth 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 Ultra Growth Fund was 65.70%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 608 trading sessions.
The current Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund drawdown is 35.66%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -65.7% | Nov 1, 2007 | 266 | Nov 20, 2008 | 608 | Apr 21, 2011 | 874 |
| -53.18% | Nov 5, 2021 | 497 | Oct 27, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -46.22% | Oct 14, 1997 | 258 | Oct 8, 1998 | 361 | Feb 29, 2000 | 619 |
| -39.16% | Jan 7, 2002 | 189 | Oct 7, 2002 | 187 | Jul 8, 2003 | 376 |
| -35.38% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 42 | May 18, 2020 | 62 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund volatility is 5.22%, 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.