LMOIX vs. PXQSX
Compare and contrast key facts about ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund Class IS (LMOIX) and Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund (PXQSX).
LMOIX is an actively managed fund by ClearBridge. It was launched on Aug 4, 2008. PXQSX is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Jun 28, 2006.
Performance
LMOIX vs. PXQSX - Performance Comparison
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LMOIX vs. PXQSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LMOIX ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund Class IS | -1.23% | 9.91% | 12.06% | 9.12% | -28.55% | 12.53% | 44.09% | 25.86% | 4.22% | 25.50% |
PXQSX Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 0.43% | -4.50% | 9.63% | 19.10% | -24.29% | 19.50% | 28.16% | 24.87% | -15.95% | 18.90% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LMOIX achieves a -1.23% return, which is significantly lower than PXQSX's 0.43% return. Over the past 10 years, LMOIX has outperformed PXQSX with an annualized return of 11.33%, while PXQSX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.85% annualized return.
LMOIX
- 1D
- 4.47%
- 1M
- -7.49%
- YTD
- -1.23%
- 6M
- -3.01%
- 1Y
- 17.19%
- 3Y*
- 7.58%
- 5Y*
- 0.04%
- 10Y*
- 11.33%
PXQSX
- 1D
- 2.17%
- 1M
- -7.60%
- YTD
- 0.43%
- 6M
- -1.93%
- 1Y
- -0.65%
- 3Y*
- 6.85%
- 5Y*
- -0.34%
- 10Y*
- 7.85%
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LMOIX vs. PXQSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LMOIX has a 0.78% expense ratio, which is lower than PXQSX's 0.96% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LMOIX vs. PXQSX — Risk / Return Rank
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LMOIX vs. PXQSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund Class IS (LMOIX) and Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund (PXQSX). 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.
| LMOIX | PXQSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.71 | 0.01 | +0.70 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.15 | 0.16 | +0.98 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.02 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.16 | 0.06 | +1.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.86 | 0.13 | +3.73 |
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
| LMOIX | PXQSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.71 | 0.01 | +0.70 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.00 | -0.02 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.48 | 0.39 | +0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.41 | 0.36 | +0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between LMOIX and PXQSX is 0.85, 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
LMOIX vs. PXQSX - Dividend Comparison
LMOIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 17.17%, more than PXQSX's 5.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LMOIX ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund Class IS | 17.17% | 16.96% | 14.66% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 10.44% | 6.31% | 6.91% | 14.40% | 3.30% | 2.82% | 1.18% |
PXQSX Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 5.79% | 5.81% | 4.90% | 2.99% | 3.37% | 1.76% | 0.82% | 0.80% | 2.54% | 5.32% | 8.89% | 7.58% |
Drawdowns
LMOIX vs. PXQSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LMOIX drawdown since its inception was -51.02%, smaller than the maximum PXQSX drawdown of -55.56%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LMOIX and PXQSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LMOIX | PXQSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.02% | -55.56% | +4.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.91% | -13.25% | -0.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.74% | -31.49% | -10.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.74% | -37.65% | -4.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.41% | -13.69% | +1.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.46% | -10.29% | -2.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.19% | 5.85% | -1.66% |
Volatility
LMOIX vs. PXQSX - Volatility Comparison
ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund Class IS (LMOIX) has a higher volatility of 9.42% compared to Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund (PXQSX) at 5.71%. This indicates that LMOIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PXQSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LMOIX | PXQSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.42% | 5.71% | +3.71% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.22% | 11.75% | +4.47% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 25.26% | 19.73% | +5.53% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.51% | 20.22% | +4.29% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.76% | 20.45% | +3.31% |