- ISIN
- US4614184285
- CUSIP
- 461418428
- Issuer
- Zacks
- Inception Date
- Jun 30, 2011
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
ZSCCX Performance Chart
Zacks Small-Cap Core Fund (ZSCCX) is up 17.0% since the beginning of the year. ZSCCX is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ZSCCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,838.
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Returns By Period
Zacks Small-Cap Core Fund (ZSCCX) has returned 17.00% so far this year and 33.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZSCCX has returned 12.54% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Zacks Small-Cap Core Fund
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 2.92%
- YTD
- 17.00%
- 6M
- 17.18%
- 1Y
- 33.81%
- 3Y*
- 23.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.95%
- 10Y*
- 12.54%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
ZSCCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2011, ZSCCX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ZSCCX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2024 with a return of +20.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -16.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.05% | 1.26% | -3.66% | 12.82% | 3.11% | 0.05% | 17.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.68% | -4.99% | -6.66% | -1.15% | 5.77% | 4.56% | -0.23% | 7.79% | 0.43% | -0.39% | 1.86% | 1.08% | 10.25% |
| 2024 | -2.86% | 4.10% | 2.71% | -6.75% | 6.51% | -1.03% | 7.91% | -0.86% | 1.67% | -4.06% | 8.22% | 10.82% | 27.77% |
| 2023 | 6.78% | 0.65% | -3.62% | -3.21% | -0.93% | 10.84% | 3.41% | -2.77% | -5.19% | -6.84% | 7.27% | 12.44% | 17.94% |
| 2022 | -6.32% | -0.19% | -0.41% | -6.38% | 3.68% | -8.96% | 10.17% | -3.92% | -7.26% | 12.20% | 1.61% | -4.25% | -11.84% |
| 2021 | 0.23% | 10.43% | 6.17% | 3.34% | 1.18% | -0.40% | 0.52% | 2.39% | -2.67% | 6.34% | -3.45% | 5.33% | 32.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
Zacks Small-Cap Core Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.38%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2011.
- With beta of 1.09 and R2 of 0.67, 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
- -0.38%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 101.28%
- Downside Capture
- 103.27%
Expense Ratio
ZSCCX has a high expense ratio of 1.39%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZSCCX ranks 54 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 Zacks Small-Cap Core Fund (ZSCCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ZSCCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.91 | 2.24 | -0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.75 | 3.07 | -0.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.41 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.03 | 2.93 | +1.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.33 | 13.52 | -1.19 |
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
Zacks Small-Cap Core 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.56 | $1.52 | $0.15 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $2.40 | $3.78 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 34.48% | 4.49% | 0.49% | 2.30% | 0.02% | 0.10% | 10.82% | 13.57% | 0.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Zacks Small-Cap Core 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 | $10.56 | $10.56 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $1.52 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.79 |
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 Zacks Small-Cap Core 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 Zacks Small-Cap Core Fund was 50.29%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 224 trading sessions.
The current Zacks Small-Cap Core Fund drawdown is 0.70%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -50.29%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 10mo 24d | 2y 5moAug 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.15%Oct 2011 | 2mo 13d | 4mo 3d | 6mo 16dJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Bear market2022 | -23.91%Sep 2022 | 10mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.87%Apr 2025 | 2mo | 4mo 7d | 6mo 7dFeb 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.49%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 9mo 4d | 1y 4moJun 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZSCCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.29% | -56.78% | +6.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.85% | -9.10% | +0.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.87% | -18.90% | -2.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.91% | -25.43% | +1.52% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.29% | -33.92% | -16.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.70% | -0.74% | +0.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.11% | -10.72% | +3.61% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.89% | 1.97% | +0.92% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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