- ISIN
- US9510255014
- CUSIP
- 951025501
- Issuer
- WesMark
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 1993
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WMKSX Performance Chart
WesMark Small Company Fund (WMKSX) is up 20.7% since the beginning of the year. WMKSX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WMKSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,776.
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Returns By Period
WesMark Small Company Fund (WMKSX) has returned 20.68% so far this year and 37.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, WMKSX has posted an annualized return of 13.90%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
WesMark Small Company Fund
- 1D
- 1.67%
- 1M
- 5.13%
- YTD
- 20.68%
- 6M
- 18.10%
- 1Y
- 37.28%
- 3Y*
- 24.61%
- 5Y*
- 12.17%
- 10Y*
- 13.90%
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%
WMKSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1993, WMKSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +27.1%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -26.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, WMKSX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 29, 2000 with a return of +27.1%, while the worst single day was Aug 31, 1998 at -26.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.62% | 2.08% | -4.00% | 9.60% | 1.57% | 4.76% | 20.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.02% | -4.74% | -6.41% | -0.21% | 8.90% | 4.83% | 3.07% | 3.63% | 1.90% | 0.00% | 2.71% | -1.61% | 16.19% |
| 2024 | -3.64% | 7.16% | 3.60% | -5.03% | 5.37% | -0.21% | 7.52% | -1.78% | 0.67% | -0.13% | 15.91% | -7.11% | 22.12% |
| 2023 | 8.63% | -0.16% | -5.31% | -1.58% | -1.52% | 7.11% | 5.06% | 0.00% | -5.90% | -4.87% | 8.45% | 9.82% | 19.42% |
| 2022 | -6.77% | 2.12% | 0.80% | -8.98% | -0.95% | -8.27% | 8.85% | -4.21% | -10.42% | 10.77% | 2.10% | -5.45% | -20.72% |
| 2021 | 1.86% | 8.65% | 0.17% | 3.36% | 0.92% | 0.21% | 0.27% | 4.16% | -2.51% | 4.52% | -3.82% | 3.54% | 22.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
WesMark Small Company Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.86%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1993.
- This fund captured 113.61% of S&P 500 Index gains and 109.90% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.86%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 113.61%
- Downside Capture
- 109.90%
Expense Ratio
WMKSX has a high expense ratio of 1.24%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WMKSX ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WesMark Small Company Fund (WMKSX) 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.
| WMKSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.33 | 2.78 | +1.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.51 | 12.44 | +2.07 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WesMark Small Company Fund provided a 18.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.34 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.34 | $3.34 | $0.72 | $0.78 | $0.73 | $4.03 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $1.19 | $0.70 | $0.83 |
Dividend yield | 18.98% | 22.91% | 4.69% | 5.93% | 6.23% | 25.75% | 8.21% | 0.00% | 12.53% | 8.59% | 5.26% | 6.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WesMark Small Company 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 | $3.34 | $3.34 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.78 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.03 | $4.03 |
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 WesMark Small Company 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 WesMark Small Company Fund was 64.09%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 2054 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -64.09%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 8y 2mo | 10y 3moSep 2000 - Dec 2010 |
1998 bear market1998 | -51.11%Aug 1998 | 10mo 4d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moOct 1997 - Nov 1999 |
Bear market2022 | -39.84%Sep 2022 | 9mo 17d | 2y 1mo | 2y 11moDec 2021 - Nov 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.23%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 4mo 13d | 1y 10moSep 2018 - Jul 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -28.02%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 1y 3mo | 1y 6moJul 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WMKSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.09% | -56.78% | -7.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.50% | -9.10% | +0.60% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.20% | -18.90% | -5.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.84% | -25.43% | -14.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.84% | -33.92% | -5.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.66% | -10.71% | -4.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.53% | 2.03% | +0.50% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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