IESGX vs. SSCDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Sit ESG Growth Fund (IESGX) and Sit Small Cap Dividend Growth Fund (SSCDX).
IESGX is managed by Sit. It was launched on Jun 30, 2016. SSCDX is managed by Sit. It was launched on Mar 31, 2015.
Performance
IESGX vs. SSCDX - Performance Comparison
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IESGX vs. SSCDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IESGX Sit ESG Growth Fund | -8.07% | 19.65% | 19.59% | 26.67% | -21.08% | 19.93% | 15.91% | 26.41% | -7.38% | 23.71% |
SSCDX Sit Small Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 3.52% | 12.90% | 15.50% | 15.50% | -17.15% | 23.46% | 16.21% | 27.12% | -17.10% | 13.69% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, IESGX achieves a -8.07% return, which is significantly lower than SSCDX's 3.52% return.
IESGX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -8.07%
- YTD
- -8.07%
- 6M
- -5.96%
- 1Y
- 13.15%
- 3Y*
- 15.01%
- 5Y*
- 9.01%
- 10Y*
- —
SSCDX
- 1D
- -1.72%
- 1M
- -7.13%
- YTD
- 3.52%
- 6M
- 5.65%
- 1Y
- 24.10%
- 3Y*
- 14.77%
- 5Y*
- 7.39%
- 10Y*
- 9.84%
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IESGX vs. SSCDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
IESGX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is lower than SSCDX's 1.35% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
IESGX vs. SSCDX — Risk / Return Rank
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IESGX vs. SSCDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sit ESG Growth Fund (IESGX) and Sit Small Cap Dividend Growth Fund (SSCDX). 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.
| IESGX | SSCDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.81 | 1.16 | -0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.27 | 1.71 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.24 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.11 | 1.69 | -0.58 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.73 | 7.32 | -2.59 |
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
| IESGX | SSCDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 | 1.16 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.56 | 0.37 | +0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.48 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.64 | 0.43 | +0.21 |
Correlation
The correlation between IESGX and SSCDX is 0.78, 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
IESGX vs. SSCDX - Dividend Comparison
IESGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.29%, less than SSCDX's 2.13% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IESGX Sit ESG Growth Fund | 1.29% | 1.19% | 0.06% | 0.77% | 3.29% | 1.43% | 0.58% | 1.54% | 1.41% | 0.91% | 0.21% | 0.00% |
SSCDX Sit Small Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 2.13% | 2.21% | 1.79% | 1.07% | 4.26% | 8.47% | 0.77% | 1.33% | 2.69% | 0.85% | 1.16% | 0.87% |
Drawdowns
IESGX vs. SSCDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum IESGX drawdown since its inception was -32.15%, smaller than the maximum SSCDX drawdown of -38.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IESGX and SSCDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| IESGX | SSCDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.15% | -38.79% | +6.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.45% | -13.18% | +2.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.64% | -27.06% | -2.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -38.79% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.65% | -8.22% | -1.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.15% | -7.09% | +1.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.45% | 3.04% | -0.59% |
Volatility
IESGX vs. SSCDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Sit ESG Growth Fund (IESGX) is 4.43%, while Sit Small Cap Dividend Growth Fund (SSCDX) has a volatility of 5.97%. This indicates that IESGX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SSCDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| IESGX | SSCDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.43% | 5.97% | -1.54% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.05% | 12.14% | -3.09% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.56% | 20.88% | -4.32% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.05% | 20.03% | -3.98% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.80% | 20.62% | -3.82% |