LMIYX vs. NESGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund (LMIYX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund (NESGX).
LMIYX is managed by Lord Abbett. It was launched on Jul 9, 1999. NESGX is managed by Needham. It was launched on May 22, 2002.
Performance
LMIYX vs. NESGX - Performance Comparison
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LMIYX vs. NESGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LMIYX Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund | 0.25% | 11.02% | 27.28% | 6.14% | -29.10% | 32.54% | 79.45% | 34.34% | 2.19% | 38.54% |
NESGX Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 15.34% | 10.50% | 12.76% | 5.68% | -30.21% | 10.59% | 71.90% | 54.42% | -5.43% | 11.96% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LMIYX achieves a 0.25% return, which is significantly lower than NESGX's 15.34% return. Over the past 10 years, LMIYX has outperformed NESGX with an annualized return of 18.91%, while NESGX has yielded a comparatively lower 14.90% annualized return.
LMIYX
- 1D
- 5.66%
- 1M
- -4.00%
- YTD
- 0.25%
- 6M
- 2.76%
- 1Y
- 35.71%
- 3Y*
- 12.48%
- 5Y*
- 4.33%
- 10Y*
- 18.91%
NESGX
- 1D
- 5.32%
- 1M
- -3.72%
- YTD
- 15.34%
- 6M
- 15.45%
- 1Y
- 55.17%
- 3Y*
- 12.89%
- 5Y*
- 1.14%
- 10Y*
- 14.90%
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LMIYX vs. NESGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LMIYX has a 1.12% expense ratio, which is lower than NESGX's 1.85% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LMIYX vs. NESGX — Risk / Return Rank
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LMIYX vs. NESGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund (LMIYX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund (NESGX). 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.
| LMIYX | NESGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.27 | 1.58 | -0.31 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.84 | 2.17 | -0.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.29 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.71 | 3.11 | -0.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.29 | 10.44 | -1.16 |
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
| LMIYX | NESGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.27 | 1.58 | -0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.14 | 0.04 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.66 | 0.58 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.46 | 0.52 | -0.07 |
Correlation
The correlation between LMIYX and NESGX is 0.81, 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
LMIYX vs. NESGX - Dividend Comparison
LMIYX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.01%, while NESGX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LMIYX Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.32% | 23.16% | 15.30% | 37.13% | 15.17% | 0.00% | 21.83% |
NESGX Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.16% | 25.09% | 13.69% | 8.43% | 22.26% | 8.94% | 6.67% | 2.52% |
Drawdowns
LMIYX vs. NESGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LMIYX drawdown since its inception was -61.35%, which is greater than NESGX's maximum drawdown of -50.29%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LMIYX and NESGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LMIYX | NESGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.35% | -50.29% | -11.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.60% | -17.27% | +4.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.86% | -50.05% | +7.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.37% | -50.29% | +6.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.80% | -4.31% | -2.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.42% | -11.74% | -6.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.68% | 5.14% | -1.46% |
Volatility
LMIYX vs. NESGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund (LMIYX) is 11.24%, while Needham Small Cap Growth Fund (NESGX) has a volatility of 12.14%. This indicates that LMIYX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NESGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LMIYX | NESGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 11.24% | 12.14% | -0.90% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 20.63% | 23.43% | -2.80% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 28.03% | 35.37% | -7.34% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 30.14% | 29.13% | +1.01% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 28.87% | 25.56% | +3.31% |