- ISIN
- US9367725085
- CUSIP
- 936772508
- Issuer
- Wasatch
- Inception Date
- Jun 19, 1995
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WMICX Performance Chart
Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX) is up 18.2% since the beginning of the year. WMICX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WMICX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,019.
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Returns By Period
Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX) has returned 18.22% so far this year and 35.94% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WMICX has achieved an annualized return of 14.85%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Wasatch Micro Cap Fund
- 1D
- 2.40%
- 1M
- 6.55%
- YTD
- 18.22%
- 6M
- 15.30%
- 1Y
- 35.94%
- 3Y*
- 16.04%
- 5Y*
- 0.38%
- 10Y*
- 14.85%
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%
WMICX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 15, 1995, WMICX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +21.5%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -23.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, WMICX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.19% | 1.21% | -9.10% | 12.16% | 4.14% | 4.59% | 18.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.21% | -10.63% | -7.75% | -0.14% | 9.43% | 3.05% | -0.00% | 6.56% | 2.78% | -1.29% | 1.67% | 1.52% | 4.84% |
| 2024 | -1.90% | 9.99% | 2.71% | -6.46% | 5.22% | -0.94% | 9.34% | -1.24% | 1.00% | -1.86% | 11.88% | -6.55% | 20.91% |
| 2023 | 13.26% | -0.32% | -1.75% | -4.52% | 3.38% | 7.86% | 4.25% | -3.64% | -8.31% | -9.06% | 10.87% | 11.76% | 22.58% |
| 2022 | -14.68% | -2.62% | -2.69% | -12.63% | -2.11% | -8.46% | 8.57% | 0.31% | -11.73% | 5.77% | -2.15% | -5.74% | -40.64% |
| 2021 | 5.14% | 9.54% | -3.66% | 2.89% | -3.10% | 3.43% | -3.46% | -0.23% | -4.05% | 3.90% | -4.37% | -0.52% | 4.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wasatch Micro Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of 6.60%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 15, 1995.
- This fund captured 124.08% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.01% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 6.60% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.65, 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
- 6.60%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 124.08%
- Downside Capture
- 99.01%
Expense Ratio
WMICX has a high expense ratio of 1.63%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WMICX ranks 44 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 Fund (WMICX) 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.
| WMICX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.11 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.52 | 2.78 | -0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.72 | 12.44 | -3.72 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Wasatch Micro Cap Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.90 | $0.67 | $0.87 | $1.78 | $1.17 | $0.60 | $1.09 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 30.82% | 5.68% | 11.40% | 29.75% | 15.30% | 9.30% | 16.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wasatch Micro Cap 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $2.90 | $2.90 |
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 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 Fund was 65.21%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1051 trading sessions.
The current Wasatch Micro Cap Fund drawdown is 6.91%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.21%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 4y 2mo | 5y 9moJul 2007 - May 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -50.96%Dec 2022 | 1y 10mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -40.44%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 15d | 3mo 12dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -35.46%Oct 2002 | 5mo 25d | 8mo 12d | 1y 2moApr 2002 - Jun 2003 |
1998 bear market1998 | -33.28%Oct 1998 | 2mo 23d | 3mo 14d | 6mo 7dJul 1998 - Jan 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WMICX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.21% | -56.78% | -8.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.32% | -9.10% | -5.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.44% | -18.90% | -10.54% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.70% | -25.43% | -23.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.96% | -33.92% | -17.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.91% | -1.80% | -5.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.33% | -10.71% | -2.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.13% | 2.03% | +2.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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