BCSSX vs. BCIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund Institutional Shares (BCSSX) and Brown Capital Management International Equity Fund (BCIIX).
BCSSX is an actively managed fund by Brown Capital Management. It was launched on Jul 23, 1992. BCIIX is managed by Brown Capital Management. It was launched on May 27, 1999.
Performance
BCSSX vs. BCIIX - Performance Comparison
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BCSSX vs. BCIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BCSSX Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund Institutional Shares | -21.93% | -54.18% | 10.05% | 19.40% | -37.77% | -4.06% | 45.51% | 29.49% | -0.37% | 29.16% |
BCIIX Brown Capital Management International Equity Fund | -16.50% | -0.24% | -0.83% | 28.36% | -31.37% | 7.46% | 24.49% | 21.59% | -11.98% | 23.62% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BCSSX achieves a -21.93% return, which is significantly lower than BCIIX's -16.50% return. Over the past 10 years, BCSSX has underperformed BCIIX with an annualized return of -2.48%, while BCIIX has yielded a comparatively higher 2.08% annualized return.
BCSSX
- 1D
- 0.62%
- 1M
- -8.95%
- YTD
- -21.93%
- 6M
- -60.26%
- 1Y
- -57.41%
- 3Y*
- -24.45%
- 5Y*
- -21.47%
- 10Y*
- -2.48%
BCIIX
- 1D
- 0.14%
- 1M
- -9.46%
- YTD
- -16.50%
- 6M
- -21.90%
- 1Y
- -15.32%
- 3Y*
- -0.97%
- 5Y*
- -4.21%
- 10Y*
- 2.08%
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BCSSX vs. BCIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BCSSX has a 1.12% expense ratio, which is lower than BCIIX's 1.25% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BCSSX vs. BCIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BCSSX vs. BCIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund Institutional Shares (BCSSX) and Brown Capital Management International Equity Fund (BCIIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| BCSSX | BCIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.06 | -0.90 | -0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.27 | -1.22 | -0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.66 | 0.85 | -0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.95 | -0.70 | -0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -2.00 | -1.86 | -0.13 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| BCSSX | BCIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -1.06 | -0.90 | -0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.50 | -0.24 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.07 | 0.13 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.09 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between BCSSX and BCIIX is 0.56, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
BCSSX vs. BCIIX - Dividend Comparison
Neither BCSSX nor BCIIX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BCSSX Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund Institutional Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 49.47% | 8.99% | 11.63% | 9.04% | 7.27% | 8.43% | 6.72% | 5.85% | 5.48% | 9.07% |
BCIIX Brown Capital Management International Equity Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.18% | 0.64% | 2.99% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.77% | 1.84% | 0.31% |
Drawdowns
BCSSX vs. BCIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BCSSX drawdown since its inception was -76.82%, which is greater than BCIIX's maximum drawdown of -61.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BCSSX and BCIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BCSSX | BCIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -76.82% | -61.12% | -15.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -61.79% | -25.62% | -36.17% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -76.82% | -43.22% | -33.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -76.82% | -43.22% | -33.60% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -76.68% | -31.37% | -45.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.91% | -16.08% | +0.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 29.32% | 9.65% | +19.67% |
Volatility
BCSSX vs. BCIIX - Volatility Comparison
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund Institutional Shares (BCSSX) has a higher volatility of 6.47% compared to Brown Capital Management International Equity Fund (BCIIX) at 5.61%. This indicates that BCSSX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BCIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BCSSX | BCIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.47% | 5.61% | +0.86% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 68.67% | 11.64% | +57.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 55.40% | 18.35% | +37.05% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 43.20% | 17.97% | +25.23% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 34.83% | 16.09% | +18.74% |