MMGEX vs. NEAGX
Compare and contrast key facts about MassMutual Small Cap Growth Equity Fund (MMGEX) and Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX).
MMGEX is managed by MassMutual. It was launched on May 3, 1999. NEAGX is managed by Needham. It was launched on Sep 4, 2001.
Performance
MMGEX vs. NEAGX - Performance Comparison
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MMGEX vs. NEAGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MMGEX MassMutual Small Cap Growth Equity Fund | -1.89% | 10.66% | 14.79% | 16.35% | -26.21% | 8.52% | 40.08% | 61.40% | -5.46% | 24.28% |
NEAGX Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 7.27% | 26.40% | 14.31% | 37.65% | -27.53% | 37.56% | 51.53% | 43.82% | -16.09% | 8.75% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MMGEX achieves a -1.89% return, which is significantly lower than NEAGX's 7.27% return. Over the past 10 years, MMGEX has underperformed NEAGX with an annualized return of 13.31%, while NEAGX has yielded a comparatively higher 17.54% annualized return.
MMGEX
- 1D
- -2.15%
- 1M
- -9.01%
- YTD
- -1.89%
- 6M
- 2.33%
- 1Y
- 20.94%
- 3Y*
- 11.61%
- 5Y*
- 2.17%
- 10Y*
- 13.31%
NEAGX
- 1D
- -3.90%
- 1M
- -9.51%
- YTD
- 7.27%
- 6M
- 10.51%
- 1Y
- 54.95%
- 3Y*
- 25.07%
- 5Y*
- 14.71%
- 10Y*
- 17.54%
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MMGEX vs. NEAGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MMGEX has a 1.41% expense ratio, which is lower than NEAGX's 1.86% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MMGEX vs. NEAGX — Risk / Return Rank
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MMGEX vs. NEAGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MassMutual Small Cap Growth Equity Fund (MMGEX) and Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX). 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.
| MMGEX | NEAGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.88 | 1.86 | -0.99 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.35 | 2.42 | -1.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.34 | -0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 3.51 | -2.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.65 | 12.60 | -6.95 |
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
| MMGEX | NEAGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.88 | 1.86 | -0.99 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.07 | 0.61 | -0.54 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.46 | 0.74 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.29 | 0.58 | -0.29 |
Correlation
The correlation between MMGEX and NEAGX is 0.87, 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
MMGEX vs. NEAGX - Dividend Comparison
MMGEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 38.67%, more than NEAGX's 1.99% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MMGEX MassMutual Small Cap Growth Equity Fund | 38.67% | 37.94% | 8.94% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 44.40% | 10.36% | 32.83% | 29.40% | 6.91% | 0.00% | 33.83% |
NEAGX Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 1.99% | 2.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.10% | 3.91% | 10.64% | 16.57% | 5.17% | 6.72% | 11.88% |
Drawdowns
MMGEX vs. NEAGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MMGEX drawdown since its inception was -63.65%, which is greater than NEAGX's maximum drawdown of -41.80%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MMGEX and NEAGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MMGEX | NEAGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.65% | -41.80% | -21.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.78% | -14.01% | +0.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -51.21% | -36.31% | -14.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.21% | -36.31% | -14.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -23.06% | -11.58% | -11.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.52% | -8.72% | -14.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.20% | 3.90% | -0.70% |
Volatility
MMGEX vs. NEAGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MassMutual Small Cap Growth Equity Fund (MMGEX) is 8.49%, while Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX) has a volatility of 10.98%. This indicates that MMGEX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NEAGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MMGEX | NEAGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.49% | 10.98% | -2.49% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.88% | 19.41% | -4.53% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.38% | 28.69% | -5.31% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 32.35% | 24.27% | +8.08% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 28.90% | 23.87% | +5.03% |