Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX)
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in micro-cap companies. It will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of micro-capitalization companies. The adviser considers a company to be a micro-capitalization company if its market capitalization, at the time of purchase, is less than the larger of $1.5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell Microcap Index. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets at the time of purchase in securities issued by foreign companies in developed, emerging markets or frontier markets.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9367935049 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 936793504 |
| Issuer | Wasatch |
| Inception Date | Jul 28, 2003 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
WAMVX has a high expense ratio of 1.66%, 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 Micro Cap Value 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 Micro Cap Value Fund had a return of 27.98% year-to-date (YTD) and 49.83% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund had an annualized return of 3.40%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 27.98% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | 9.14% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 21.47% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 49.83% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.51% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.40% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WAMVX, 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 | -2.68% | 7.65% | 2.56% | -6.37% | 6.21% | -0.56% | 9.24% | 0.77% | 0.51% | -1.52% | 27.98% | ||
| 2023 | 8.75% | 0.00% | -4.33% | -3.56% | 0.34% | 6.02% | 4.42% | -4.23% | -6.31% | -5.72% | 9.64% | 9.45% | 13.13% |
| 2022 | -11.00% | -1.34% | -2.72% | -8.68% | -1.53% | -10.28% | 11.46% | -3.43% | -10.00% | 10.75% | -2.27% | -1.66% | -28.95% |
| 2021 | 5.65% | 8.84% | -0.21% | 4.07% | 3.91% | 0.59% | -1.18% | 1.79% | -0.00% | 3.91% | -3.95% | -18.04% | 2.70% |
| 2020 | -0.31% | -7.98% | -22.00% | 17.95% | 13.41% | 4.47% | 5.81% | 7.23% | -1.62% | 0.82% | 14.95% | -3.78% | 24.46% |
| 2019 | 9.82% | 6.62% | -2.80% | 5.75% | -3.02% | 5.92% | -1.18% | -2.98% | -1.53% | 2.49% | 4.26% | -4.66% | 18.91% |
| 2018 | 0.88% | -3.47% | 0.90% | 0.30% | 4.44% | 3.40% | 0.82% | 5.43% | -1.29% | -10.70% | -0.59% | -18.65% | -19.36% |
| 2017 | 0.68% | 2.04% | 1.66% | 1.96% | -0.00% | 3.53% | 1.86% | 0.00% | 5.77% | 1.15% | 3.41% | -5.77% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | -6.79% | -0.41% | 5.29% | 0.77% | 1.15% | -0.76% | 3.81% | 3.68% | 1.77% | -3.83% | 5.80% | 0.41% | 10.64% |
| 2015 | -2.89% | 6.69% | 2.09% | 1.71% | 2.01% | 1.97% | 0.65% | -5.45% | -2.71% | 2.09% | 2.73% | -11.96% | -4.33% |
| 2014 | -4.33% | 5.50% | -0.31% | -2.77% | -0.95% | 3.83% | -6.77% | 2.97% | -3.21% | 2.98% | -1.61% | -9.48% | -14.24% |
| 2013 | 6.02% | 2.84% | 3.45% | -0.66% | 4.70% | -0.32% | 5.79% | -2.43% | 7.47% | 2.03% | 4.55% | -12.23% | 21.43% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WAMVX is 55, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.65% | 0.00% | 0.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch Micro 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $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 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Wasatch Micro 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 Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund was 66.97%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1169 trading sessions.
The current Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund drawdown is 22.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -66.97% | Dec 28, 2006 | 477 | Nov 20, 2008 | 1169 | Jul 18, 2013 | 1646 |
| -50.09% | Nov 9, 2021 | 495 | Oct 27, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -48.41% | Sep 5, 2018 | 386 | Mar 18, 2020 | 143 | Oct 9, 2020 | 529 |
| -38.36% | Dec 26, 2013 | 536 | Feb 11, 2016 | 637 | Aug 22, 2018 | 1173 |
| -21.07% | Apr 6, 2004 | 139 | Oct 22, 2004 | 296 | Dec 23, 2005 | 435 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund volatility is 7.04%, 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.