- ISIN
- US9510256004
- CUSIP
- 951025600
- Issuer
- WesMark
- Inception Date
- Feb 28, 2017
- Category
- Tactical Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
WMKTX Performance Chart
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund (WMKTX) is up 6.3% since the beginning of the year. WMKTX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WMKTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,308.
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Returns By Period
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund (WMKTX) has returned 6.34% so far this year and 17.37% over the past 12 months.
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund
- 1D
- 0.59%
- 1M
- 0.30%
- YTD
- 6.34%
- 6M
- 5.59%
- 1Y
- 17.37%
- 3Y*
- 10.99%
- 5Y*
- 5.51%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
WMKTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 1, 2017, WMKTX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, WMKTX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 16, 2021 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 2021 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.29% | 2.12% | -3.93% | 3.94% | 1.56% | -0.59% | 6.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.41% | 0.50% | -1.21% | -1.19% | 2.15% | 3.14% | 0.41% | 2.86% | 2.94% | 1.16% | 1.07% | 0.31% | 15.41% |
| 2024 | -0.00% | 1.18% | 2.76% | -2.56% | 2.17% | 0.38% | 3.10% | 1.37% | 1.16% | -1.43% | 2.98% | -3.88% | 7.19% |
| 2023 | 3.09% | -2.99% | 2.19% | 0.66% | -1.88% | 1.90% | 1.79% | -1.39% | -3.13% | -1.26% | 4.83% | 3.48% | 7.10% |
| 2022 | -4.19% | -1.37% | 1.58% | -5.77% | 0.46% | -5.80% | 4.83% | -2.49% | -6.08% | 4.23% | 4.45% | -2.08% | -12.40% |
| 2021 | -0.17% | 2.10% | 2.30% | 3.05% | 1.48% | 0.57% | 0.61% | 1.29% | -3.37% | 4.11% | -2.24% | 3.62% | 13.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.32%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 01, 2017.
- This fund participated in 69.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.34% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.60 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
- -1.32%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 53.34%
- Downside Capture
- 69.81%
Expense Ratio
WMKTX has a high expense ratio of 1.43%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WMKTX ranks 56 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 WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund (WMKTX) 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.
| WMKTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.00 | 2.78 | +0.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.02 | 12.44 | -0.42 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund provided a 3.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $0.63 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.29 | $1.43 | $0.09 | $0.42 | $0.06 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.82% | 4.91% | 1.42% | 0.83% | 2.79% | 11.76% | 0.74% | 3.72% | 0.57% | 2.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WesMark Tactical Opportunity 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 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.63 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.29 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $1.43 |
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 Tactical Opportunity 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 Tactical Opportunity Fund was 28.48%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund drawdown is 0.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -28.48%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 7mo 21d | 8mo 23dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.49%Oct 2022 | 10mo 1d | 2y 10mo | 3y 8moDec 2021 - Sep 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.08%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 6mo 9d | 9mo 13dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2018 pullback2018 | -6.15%Feb 2018 | 10d | 7mo 14d | 7mo 24dJan 2018 - Sep 2018 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.79%Mar 2026 | 25d | 21d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WMKTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.48% | -56.78% | +28.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.79% | -9.10% | +3.31% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.25% | -18.90% | +8.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.49% | -25.43% | -0.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.88% | -1.80% | +0.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.00% | -10.71% | +3.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.44% | 2.03% | -0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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