MSSCX vs. CTSIX
Compare and contrast key facts about AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth Fund (MSSCX) and Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX).
MSSCX is managed by AMG. It was launched on Sep 24, 1997. CTSIX is managed by Calamos. It was launched on Mar 23, 2011.
Performance
MSSCX vs. CTSIX - Performance Comparison
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MSSCX vs. CTSIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSSCX AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth Fund | -1.27% | 7.63% | 10.88% | 23.41% | -21.47% | 16.33% | 39.13% | 25.48% |
CTSIX Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -4.77% | 25.90% | 44.34% | 7.57% | -37.30% | 9.12% | 63.38% | 1.20% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MSSCX achieves a -1.27% return, which is significantly higher than CTSIX's -4.77% return.
MSSCX
- 1D
- -1.89%
- 1M
- -9.68%
- YTD
- -1.27%
- 6M
- 1.08%
- 1Y
- 23.90%
- 3Y*
- 10.49%
- 5Y*
- 3.69%
- 10Y*
- 14.32%
CTSIX
- 1D
- -3.92%
- 1M
- -9.84%
- YTD
- -4.77%
- 6M
- -1.18%
- 1Y
- 36.02%
- 3Y*
- 20.88%
- 5Y*
- 2.96%
- 10Y*
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MSSCX vs. CTSIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MSSCX has a 0.94% expense ratio, which is lower than CTSIX's 1.05% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MSSCX vs. CTSIX — Risk / Return Rank
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MSSCX vs. CTSIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth Fund (MSSCX) and Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX). 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.
| MSSCX | CTSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.78 | 1.29 | -0.51 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.24 | 1.84 | -0.59 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.24 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.93 | 2.78 | -1.85 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.48 | 10.72 | -7.25 |
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
| MSSCX | CTSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.78 | 1.29 | -0.51 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.14 | 0.11 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.55 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.33 | 0.39 | -0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between MSSCX and CTSIX 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
MSSCX vs. CTSIX - Dividend Comparison
Neither MSSCX nor CTSIX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSSCX AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.23% | 1.14% | 0.00% | 43.52% | 3.34% | 17.24% | 59.21% | 27.92% | 0.43% | 28.21% |
CTSIX Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.58% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.77% | 4.95% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
MSSCX vs. CTSIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MSSCX drawdown since its inception was -78.46%, which is greater than CTSIX's maximum drawdown of -50.83%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MSSCX and CTSIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MSSCX | CTSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -78.46% | -50.83% | -27.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.52% | -12.38% | -3.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.02% | -50.60% | +17.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.70% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.80% | -12.38% | +1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.37% | -21.13% | -7.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.62% | 3.20% | +1.42% |
Volatility
MSSCX vs. CTSIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth Fund (MSSCX) is 8.64%, while Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX) has a volatility of 12.38%. This indicates that MSSCX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CTSIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MSSCX | CTSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.64% | 12.38% | -3.74% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 19.69% | 21.14% | -1.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 29.66% | 29.23% | +0.43% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 26.14% | 27.79% | -1.65% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 26.32% | 29.69% | -3.37% |