- ISIN
- US9333101049
- CUSIP
- 933310104
- Issuer
- North Star
- Inception Date
- Feb 1, 2008
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
WSCVX Performance Chart
North Star Small Cap Value Fund (WSCVX) is up 23.5% since the beginning of the year. WSCVX is currently trading at $18 per share.
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Returns By Period
North Star Small Cap Value Fund (WSCVX) has returned 23.53% so far this year and 40.00% over the past 12 months.
North Star Small Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.13%
- 1M
- -2.66%
- 6M
- 14.01%
- YTD
- 23.53%
- 1Y
- 40.00%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 26.29%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
WSCVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 11, 2023, WSCVX's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, WSCVX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2024 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.35% | 6.11% | -6.36% | 10.13% | 2.21% | 6.55% | -4.33% | 23.53% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.76% | -1.52% | -5.31% | -3.69% | 4.45% | 4.85% | 2.94% | 6.73% | 2.49% | -1.24% | 2.14% | 1.10% | 13.80% |
| 2024 | -4.17% | 5.56% | 6.75% | -4.93% | 5.52% | -2.27% | 8.58% | -3.74% | 0.06% | -4.57% | 13.19% | 7.95% | 29.11% |
| 2023 | -2.01% | -4.58% | 4.04% | 10.99% | 7.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
North Star Small Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 7.14%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 11, 2023.
- This fund captured 104.95% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 60.53% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.48 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
- 7.14%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 104.95%
- Downside Capture
- 60.53%
Expense Ratio
WSCVX has a high expense ratio of 1.21%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WSCVX ranks 87 for risk / return — above 87% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for North Star Small Cap Value Fund (WSCVX) 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.
| WSCVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.72 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.25 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.20 | 2.00 | +2.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.05 | 8.49 | +4.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
North Star Small Cap Value Fund provided a 10.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.92 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.92 | $1.92 | $4.14 | $1.33 |
Dividend yield | 10.71% | 13.23% | 28.71% | 9.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for North Star Small Cap Value 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 | $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 | $1.92 | $1.92 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.14 | $4.14 |
| 2023 | $1.33 | $0.00 | $1.33 |
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 North Star Small Cap Value 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 North Star Small Cap Value Fund was 22.34%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 87 trading sessions.
The current North Star Small Cap Value Fund drawdown is 4.33%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-22.34%Apr 2025 | 3mo 27d | 4mo 7d | 8mo 4dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-10.28%Aug 2024 | 4d | 3mo 3d | 3mo 7dAug 2024 - Nov 2024 | — |
-8.96%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-8.27%Oct 2023 | 1mo 10d | 1mo 19d | 2mo 29dSep 2023 - Dec 2023 | — |
-8.23%Jan 2024 | 20d | 29d | 1mo 19dDec 2023 - Feb 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| WSCVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.34% | -56.78% | +34.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.96% | -9.10% | +0.14% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.33% | -1.58% | -2.75% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.13% | -10.70% | +6.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.88% | 2.14% | +0.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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