JMCRX vs. BRSIX
Compare and contrast key facts about James Micro Cap Fund (JMCRX) and Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Market Fund (BRSIX).
JMCRX is managed by James Advantage. It was launched on Jul 1, 2010. BRSIX is managed by Bridgeway. It was launched on Jul 31, 1997.
Performance
JMCRX vs. BRSIX - Performance Comparison
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JMCRX vs. BRSIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JMCRX James Micro Cap Fund | 6.13% | 4.37% | 5.95% | 31.72% | -17.33% | 36.27% | -4.21% | 30.55% | -16.62% | 2.88% |
BRSIX Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Market Fund | -0.59% | 20.09% | 14.92% | 11.46% | -23.43% | -1.93% | 25.50% | 15.34% | -17.23% | 12.29% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, JMCRX achieves a 6.13% return, which is significantly higher than BRSIX's -0.59% return. Over the past 10 years, JMCRX has outperformed BRSIX with an annualized return of 8.38%, while BRSIX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.88% annualized return.
JMCRX
- 1D
- 2.66%
- 1M
- -2.81%
- YTD
- 6.13%
- 6M
- 7.61%
- 1Y
- 22.51%
- 3Y*
- 13.68%
- 5Y*
- 7.51%
- 10Y*
- 8.38%
BRSIX
- 1D
- 2.90%
- 1M
- -6.20%
- YTD
- -0.59%
- 6M
- 7.04%
- 1Y
- 45.79%
- 3Y*
- 15.32%
- 5Y*
- -3.06%
- 10Y*
- 6.88%
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JMCRX vs. BRSIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
JMCRX has a 1.51% expense ratio, which is higher than BRSIX's 0.78% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
JMCRX vs. BRSIX — Risk / Return Rank
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JMCRX vs. BRSIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for James Micro Cap Fund (JMCRX) and Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Market Fund (BRSIX). 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.
| JMCRX | BRSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.04 | 1.68 | -0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.61 | 2.33 | -0.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.28 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.88 | 3.11 | -1.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.55 | 10.21 | -4.66 |
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
| JMCRX | BRSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.04 | 1.68 | -0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.36 | -0.13 | +0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.39 | 0.29 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.47 | 0.41 | +0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between JMCRX and BRSIX is 0.84, 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
JMCRX vs. BRSIX - Dividend Comparison
JMCRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.96%, less than BRSIX's 1.03% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JMCRX James Micro Cap Fund | 0.96% | 1.02% | 1.43% | 0.63% | 9.14% | 3.84% | 0.53% | 6.35% | 6.71% | 7.80% | 0.00% | 0.09% |
BRSIX Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Market Fund | 1.03% | 1.03% | 0.62% | 0.89% | 2.12% | 1.32% | 3.46% | 1.30% | 16.12% | 13.71% | 8.25% | 12.77% |
Drawdowns
JMCRX vs. BRSIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum JMCRX drawdown since its inception was -46.65%, smaller than the maximum BRSIX drawdown of -61.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for JMCRX and BRSIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| JMCRX | BRSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.65% | -61.79% | +15.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.23% | -13.57% | +1.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.90% | -53.66% | +26.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.65% | -54.09% | +7.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.38% | -19.26% | +14.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.49% | -15.68% | +8.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.13% | 4.13% | 0.00% |
Volatility
JMCRX vs. BRSIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for James Micro Cap Fund (JMCRX) is 6.22%, while Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Market Fund (BRSIX) has a volatility of 7.65%. This indicates that JMCRX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BRSIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| JMCRX | BRSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.22% | 7.65% | -1.43% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.16% | 17.47% | -4.31% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.35% | 26.50% | -4.15% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.90% | 24.44% | -3.54% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.60% | 24.01% | -2.41% |