BVAOX vs. WESCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Madison Small Cap Fund (BVAOX) and TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX).
BVAOX is managed by Madison Funds. It was launched on Dec 16, 1996. WESCX is managed by Teton Westwood. It was launched on Apr 15, 1997.
Performance
BVAOX vs. WESCX - Performance Comparison
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BVAOX vs. WESCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BVAOX Madison Small Cap Fund | 0.10% | -7.16% | 21.83% | 16.06% | -24.38% | 20.38% | 23.06% | -49.49% | -12.21% | -2.21% |
WESCX TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 9.67% | 17.26% | 15.48% | 12.61% | -12.48% | 29.72% | 10.93% | 28.43% | -13.71% | 15.82% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BVAOX achieves a 0.10% return, which is significantly lower than WESCX's 9.67% return. Over the past 10 years, BVAOX has underperformed WESCX with an annualized return of -2.73%, while WESCX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.44% annualized return.
BVAOX
- 1D
- 2.79%
- 1M
- -7.45%
- YTD
- 0.10%
- 6M
- -0.37%
- 1Y
- 1.95%
- 3Y*
- 7.53%
- 5Y*
- 0.72%
- 10Y*
- -2.73%
WESCX
- 1D
- 3.25%
- 1M
- -5.96%
- YTD
- 9.67%
- 6M
- 18.43%
- 1Y
- 41.65%
- 3Y*
- 18.30%
- 5Y*
- 9.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.44%
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BVAOX vs. WESCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BVAOX has a 1.10% expense ratio, which is lower than WESCX's 1.25% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BVAOX vs. WESCX — Risk / Return Rank
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BVAOX vs. WESCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Madison Small Cap Fund (BVAOX) and TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX). 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.
| BVAOX | WESCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.09 | 1.70 | -1.60 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.30 | 2.32 | -2.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.04 | 1.32 | -0.29 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.14 | 2.87 | -2.73 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.41 | 10.86 | -10.45 |
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
| BVAOX | WESCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.09 | 1.70 | -1.60 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.04 | 0.43 | -0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.10 | 0.57 | -0.67 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.24 | 0.33 | -0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between BVAOX and WESCX is 0.90, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
BVAOX vs. WESCX - Dividend Comparison
BVAOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.05%, more than WESCX's 6.84% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BVAOX Madison Small Cap Fund | 10.05% | 10.06% | 9.63% | 0.29% | 5.51% | 28.31% | 6.63% | 19.91% | 25.09% | 0.00% | 4.73% | 9.18% |
WESCX TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.84% | 7.50% | 27.81% | 2.81% | 1.60% | 5.60% | 0.01% | 4.66% | 14.77% | 9.13% | 9.32% | 18.92% |
Drawdowns
BVAOX vs. WESCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BVAOX drawdown since its inception was -75.76%, which is greater than WESCX's maximum drawdown of -70.60%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BVAOX and WESCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BVAOX | WESCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.76% | -70.60% | -5.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.90% | -14.72% | +0.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.32% | -26.22% | -6.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -75.76% | -45.13% | -30.63% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -41.86% | -7.27% | -34.59% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.70% | -20.27% | -0.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.76% | 3.88% | +0.88% |
Volatility
BVAOX vs. WESCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Madison Small Cap Fund (BVAOX) is 6.53%, while TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX) has a volatility of 8.02%. This indicates that BVAOX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than WESCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BVAOX | WESCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.53% | 8.02% | -1.49% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.15% | 14.37% | -1.22% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.04% | 25.04% | -2.00% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.45% | 21.70% | -1.25% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 28.23% | 23.67% | +4.56% |