- ISIN
- US9367935049
- CUSIP
- 936793504
- Issuer
- Wasatch
- Inception Date
- Jul 28, 2003
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WAMVX Performance Chart
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX) is up 19.7% since the beginning of the year. WAMVX is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WAMVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,360.
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Returns By Period
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX) has returned 19.71% so far this year and 37.78% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WAMVX has achieved an annualized return of 14.68%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 2.07%
- 1M
- 8.13%
- YTD
- 19.71%
- 6M
- 17.42%
- 1Y
- 37.78%
- 3Y*
- 19.94%
- 5Y*
- 6.35%
- 10Y*
- 14.68%
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%
WAMVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 28, 2003, WAMVX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +18.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -23.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WAMVX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 17, 2020 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.35% | 0.92% | -8.47% | 13.75% | 0.88% | 7.19% | 19.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.20% | -5.67% | -5.76% | -0.80% | 7.24% | 3.25% | 0.97% | 6.71% | 2.47% | -1.10% | -0.67% | 1.99% | 9.31% |
| 2024 | -2.68% | 7.65% | 2.56% | -6.37% | 6.21% | -0.56% | 9.24% | 0.77% | 0.51% | -1.52% | 14.65% | -6.28% | 24.40% |
| 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% | 0.69% | 26.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.04%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 28, 2003.
- This fund captured 114.41% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.26% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.04% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.04%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 114.41%
- Downside Capture
- 98.26%
Expense Ratio
WAMVX has a high expense ratio of 1.66%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WAMVX ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX) 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.
| WAMVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.08 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.85 | 2.78 | +0.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.53 | 12.44 | -2.90 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund provided a 9.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.53 | $0.30 | $0.37 | $0.27 | $0.05 | $0.32 |
Dividend yield | 9.36% | 11.20% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.38% | 13.06% | 9.03% | 13.59% | 7.98% | 1.67% | 12.13% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.94 | $0.94 |
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 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 60.71%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.71%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 2y 1mo | 3y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -41.30%Mar 2020 | 26d | 4mo 1d | 4mo 27dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2023 bear market2023 | -38.69%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 9moNov 2021 - Aug 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.00%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 11mo 17d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.43%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 5mo 28d | 9mo 18dSep 2018 - Jun 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WAMVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.71% | -56.78% | -3.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.33% | -9.10% | -4.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.66% | -18.90% | -4.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.69% | -25.43% | -13.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.30% | -33.92% | -7.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.21% | -10.71% | +0.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.97% | 2.03% | +1.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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