MSCFX vs. RYOTX
Compare and contrast key facts about Mairs & Power Small Cap Fund (MSCFX) and Royce Micro Cap Series Fund (RYOTX).
MSCFX is managed by Mairs & Power. It was launched on Aug 11, 2011. RYOTX is managed by Royce Investment Partners. It was launched on Dec 31, 1991.
Performance
MSCFX vs. RYOTX - Performance Comparison
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MSCFX vs. RYOTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSCFX Mairs & Power Small Cap Fund | 0.35% | 3.96% | 7.25% | 11.04% | -14.06% | 30.31% | 8.82% | 21.12% | -6.89% | 7.64% |
RYOTX Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | 13.51% | 13.24% | 19.51% | -22.66% | 30.36% | 24.56% | 21.19% | -9.09% | 5.29% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MSCFX achieves a 0.35% return, which is significantly lower than RYOTX's 6.06% return. Over the past 10 years, MSCFX has underperformed RYOTX with an annualized return of 8.31%, while RYOTX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.13% annualized return.
MSCFX
- 1D
- -1.14%
- 1M
- -10.09%
- YTD
- 0.35%
- 6M
- 2.23%
- 1Y
- 17.27%
- 3Y*
- 7.21%
- 5Y*
- 3.56%
- 10Y*
- 8.31%
RYOTX
- 1D
- -1.84%
- 1M
- -8.37%
- YTD
- 6.06%
- 6M
- 8.18%
- 1Y
- 41.43%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 6.90%
- 10Y*
- 11.13%
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MSCFX vs. RYOTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MSCFX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is lower than RYOTX's 1.20% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MSCFX vs. RYOTX — Risk / Return Rank
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MSCFX vs. RYOTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mairs & Power Small Cap Fund (MSCFX) and Royce Micro Cap Series Fund (RYOTX). 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.
| MSCFX | RYOTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.67 | 1.53 | -0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.11 | 2.14 | -1.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.27 | -0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.88 | 2.67 | -1.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.02 | 9.42 | -6.39 |
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
| MSCFX | RYOTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.67 | 1.53 | -0.86 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.16 | 0.30 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.36 | 0.49 | -0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.58 | -0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between MSCFX and RYOTX is 0.90, 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
MSCFX vs. RYOTX - Dividend Comparison
MSCFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.26%, less than RYOTX's 14.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSCFX Mairs & Power Small Cap Fund | 2.26% | 2.27% | 2.17% | 0.67% | 6.48% | 11.25% | 2.04% | 3.11% | 4.78% | 3.43% | 1.90% | 1.16% |
RYOTX Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 14.09% | 14.94% | 12.20% | 6.97% | 5.10% | 23.10% | 7.40% | 2.72% | 13.95% | 7.76% | 11.41% | 12.99% |
Drawdowns
MSCFX vs. RYOTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MSCFX drawdown since its inception was -40.89%, smaller than the maximum RYOTX drawdown of -56.86%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MSCFX and RYOTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MSCFX | RYOTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -40.89% | -56.86% | +15.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.42% | -13.59% | -1.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.65% | -35.84% | +6.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.89% | -44.87% | +3.98% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.19% | -9.85% | -3.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.27% | -9.47% | +3.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.47% | 3.85% | +0.62% |
Volatility
MSCFX vs. RYOTX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Mairs & Power Small Cap Fund (MSCFX) is 7.18%, while Royce Micro Cap Series Fund (RYOTX) has a volatility of 8.66%. This indicates that MSCFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RYOTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MSCFX | RYOTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.18% | 8.66% | -1.48% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.73% | 17.38% | -2.65% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 25.42% | 26.43% | -1.01% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.12% | 23.36% | -1.24% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.89% | 23.01% | -0.12% |