- ISIN
- US88166L6948
- CUSIP
- 88166L694
- Issuer
- Teton Westwood
- Inception Date
- Apr 15, 1997
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
WESCX Performance Chart
TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX) is up 25.1% since the beginning of the year. WESCX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WESCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,706.
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Returns By Period
TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX) has returned 25.10% so far this year and 61.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, WESCX has posted an annualized return of 14.28%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.75%.
TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund
- 1D
- -0.49%
- 1M
- 2.39%
- YTD
- 25.10%
- 6M
- 27.41%
- 1Y
- 61.50%
- 3Y*
- 23.22%
- 5Y*
- 11.27%
- 10Y*
- 14.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
WESCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 15, 1997, WESCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +24.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WESCX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -12.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.64% | 6.59% | -5.29% | 11.26% | 3.04% | -0.49% | 25.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.76% | -4.22% | -6.35% | -5.20% | 6.21% | 5.55% | 1.35% | 8.77% | 2.24% | 1.53% | 4.87% | 1.72% | 17.26% |
| 2024 | -2.62% | 5.58% | 3.86% | -6.01% | 4.85% | -1.52% | 8.68% | -0.80% | -0.80% | 0.92% | 8.88% | -5.17% | 15.48% |
| 2023 | 7.99% | -0.74% | -5.75% | -3.85% | 0.55% | 8.00% | 5.50% | -2.69% | -5.53% | -6.33% | 6.88% | 9.93% | 12.61% |
| 2022 | -3.89% | 2.68% | 0.94% | -8.58% | 2.75% | -8.68% | 7.93% | -4.01% | -9.79% | 12.83% | 3.38% | -6.04% | -12.48% |
| 2021 | 2.41% | 10.72% | 5.09% | 1.79% | 3.47% | 0.04% | -3.58% | 0.86% | -0.23% | 3.38% | -1.95% | 5.06% | 29.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.74%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 16, 1997.
- This fund captured 122.33% of S&P 500 Index gains and 117.98% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.70, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.74%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 122.33%
- Downside Capture
- 117.98%
Expense Ratio
WESCX has a high expense ratio of 1.25%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WESCX ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| WESCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.97 | 2.39 | +0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.93 | 3.25 | +0.67 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.43 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.03 | 3.11 | +2.92 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.02 | 14.38 | +7.64 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund provided a 6.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.82 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.82 | $1.82 | $6.22 | $0.69 | $0.36 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $2.30 | $1.86 | $1.79 | $3.04 |
Dividend yield | 6.00% | 7.50% | 27.81% | 2.81% | 1.60% | 5.60% | 0.01% | 4.66% | 14.77% | 9.13% | 9.32% | 18.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TETON Westwood SmallCap 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 | $1.82 | $0.00 | $1.82 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.22 | $0.00 | $6.22 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.69 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $1.45 |
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 TETON Westwood SmallCap 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 TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund was 70.60%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1089 trading sessions.
The current TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund drawdown is 1.49%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -70.60%Mar 2009 | 9y 5d | 4y 3mo | 13y 4moMar 2000 - Jul 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -45.13%Mar 2020 | 2mo 1d | 8mo 11d | 10mo 12dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -37.68%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 7mo 7d | 1y 21dApr 1998 - May 1999 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.20%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 3moJul 2014 - Oct 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.22%Apr 2025 | 4mo 6d | 4mo 21d | 8mo 27dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WESCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.60% | -56.78% | -13.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.19% | -9.10% | -1.09% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.22% | -18.90% | -7.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.22% | -25.43% | -0.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.13% | -33.92% | -11.21% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.49% | 0.00% | -1.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.16% | -10.72% | -9.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.79% | 1.97% | +0.82% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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