- ISIN
- US9441742007
- CUSIP
- 90386H784
- Issuer
- Waycross
- Inception Date
- Apr 28, 2015
- Category
- Long-Short
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WAYEX Performance Chart
Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund (WAYEX) is up 0.5% since the beginning of the year. WAYEX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WAYEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,529.
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Returns By Period
Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund (WAYEX) has returned 0.50% so far this year and 11.52% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WAYEX has returned 10.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund
- 1D
- 0.90%
- 1M
- -0.00%
- YTD
- 0.50%
- 6M
- 0.27%
- 1Y
- 11.52%
- 3Y*
- 14.42%
- 5Y*
- 8.86%
- 10Y*
- 10.04%
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%
WAYEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 11, 2015, WAYEX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, WAYEX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.17% | -1.06% | -4.40% | 5.49% | 1.73% | -0.83% | 0.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.88% | -1.69% | -4.27% | 1.18% | 3.85% | 3.53% | 2.84% | 0.55% | 1.54% | 1.90% | 0.53% | -0.13% | 13.16% |
| 2024 | 2.20% | 5.33% | 2.05% | -2.18% | 2.11% | 1.89% | -1.28% | 0.76% | 1.05% | -0.06% | 3.29% | 5.50% | 22.40% |
| 2023 | 2.78% | -0.88% | 1.77% | 1.74% | 1.71% | 3.57% | 1.76% | -1.53% | -2.29% | -0.21% | 6.15% | 3.26% | 18.99% |
| 2022 | -4.04% | -1.80% | 1.41% | -5.48% | -0.81% | -3.77% | 3.92% | -2.22% | -3.93% | 4.80% | 2.93% | -2.70% | -11.66% |
| 2021 | -1.19% | 5.11% | 0.54% | 3.22% | 0.46% | 0.52% | -0.52% | 1.75% | -2.74% | 3.93% | -0.94% | 1.02% | 11.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.11%, beta of 0.57, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 11, 2015.
- This fund participated in 64.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.64% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.57 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.11%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 58.64%
- Downside Capture
- 64.36%
Expense Ratio
WAYEX has a high expense ratio of 2.27%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WAYEX ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund (WAYEX) 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.
| WAYEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.63 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.42 | 2.78 | -1.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.32 | 12.44 | -7.12 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund provided a 5.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.95 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.95 | $0.95 | $2.07 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.17 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 5.27% | 5.29% | 12.41% | 2.86% | 0.00% | 5.33% | 1.17% | 1.05% | 0.00% | 1.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Waycross Long/Short Equity 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 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $2.07 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
| 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 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
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 Waycross Long/Short Equity 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 Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund was 20.77%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 56 trading sessions.
The current Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund drawdown is 1.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -20.77%Mar 2020 | 26d | 2mo 22d | 3mo 18dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -17.31%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 1y 1mo | 2y 11dNov 2021 - Nov 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.30%Dec 2018 | 3mo 23d | 6mo 20d | 10mo 13dAug 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.52%Feb 2016 | 6mo 23d | 1y 5mo | 1y 11moJul 2015 - Jul 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.83%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 18d | 4mo 5dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WAYEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.77% | -56.78% | +36.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.05% | -9.10% | +1.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.83% | -18.90% | +8.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.31% | -25.43% | +8.12% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.77% | -33.92% | +13.15% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.15% | -1.80% | +0.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.12% | -10.71% | +6.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.15% | 2.03% | +0.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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