GPSCX vs. NESIX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Victory RS Small Cap Equity Fund (GPSCX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX).

GPSCX is managed by Victory. It was launched on May 1, 1997. NESIX is managed by Needham. It was launched on Dec 30, 2016.

Performance

GPSCX vs. NESIX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Victory RS Small Cap Equity Fund (GPSCX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

GPSCX vs. NESIX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GPSCX Victory RS Small Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	-13.27%	24.26%	7.27%	-37.24%	-7.96%	37.80%	38.52%	-8.92%	36.83%
NESIX Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional	9.63%	11.16%	13.47%	5.85%	-29.71%	11.36%	73.06%	55.28%	-4.87%	12.63%

Returns By Period

GPSCX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

NESIX

• 1D: -4.46%
• 1M: -7.08%
• YTD: 9.63%
• 6M: 12.40%
• 1Y: 48.73%
• 3Y*: 11.47%
• 5Y*: 1.26%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

GPSCX vs. NESIX - Expense Ratio Comparison

GPSCX has a 1.25% expense ratio, which is higher than NESIX's 1.18% expense ratio.

GPSCX

Victory RS Small Cap Equity Fund

NESIX

Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional

Return for Risk

GPSCX vs. NESIX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

NESIX

NESIX Risk / Return Rank: 78
NESIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 75
NESIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 76
NESIX Omega Ratio Rank: 67
NESIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 89
NESIX Martin Ratio Rank: 82

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

GPSCX vs. NESIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Victory RS Small Cap Equity Fund (GPSCX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	GPSCX	NESIX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.34	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.04	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.53	—

Correlation

The correlation between GPSCX and NESIX is 0.77, 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

GPSCX vs. NESIX - Dividend Comparison

Neither GPSCX nor NESIX has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GPSCX Victory RS Small Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.48%	0.00%	0.00%	11.02%	24.10%	22.25%	11.69%	33.03%	5.00%	0.00%	40.41%
NESIX Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	3.93%	23.92%	13.26%	8.25%	21.96%	8.89%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	GPSCX	NESIX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-49.61%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-17.25%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-49.61%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-9.15%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-15.27%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	5.12%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GPSCX	NESIX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	10.99%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	22.90%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	35.06%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	29.10%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	26.30%	—