NEAGX vs. FTXNX
Compare and contrast key facts about Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX) and Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund (FTXNX).
NEAGX is managed by Needham. It was launched on Sep 4, 2001. FTXNX is managed by Fuller & Thaler Asset Mgmt. It was launched on Dec 21, 2017.
Performance
NEAGX vs. FTXNX - Performance Comparison
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NEAGX vs. FTXNX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEAGX Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 11.92% | 26.40% | 14.31% | 37.65% | -27.53% | 37.56% | 51.53% | 43.82% | -18.19% |
FTXNX Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund | 1.90% | 12.10% | 28.50% | 32.77% | -27.66% | 25.16% | 50.97% | 18.83% | -3.91% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NEAGX achieves a 11.92% return, which is significantly higher than FTXNX's 1.90% return.
NEAGX
- 1D
- 4.33%
- 1M
- -7.75%
- YTD
- 11.92%
- 6M
- 14.19%
- 1Y
- 60.51%
- 3Y*
- 26.85%
- 5Y*
- 15.03%
- 10Y*
- 18.04%
FTXNX
- 1D
- 5.48%
- 1M
- -7.16%
- YTD
- 1.90%
- 6M
- 3.24%
- 1Y
- 33.07%
- 3Y*
- 19.98%
- 5Y*
- 9.94%
- 10Y*
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NEAGX vs. FTXNX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NEAGX has a 1.86% expense ratio, which is higher than FTXNX's 1.44% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NEAGX vs. FTXNX — Risk / Return Rank
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NEAGX vs. FTXNX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX) and Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund (FTXNX). 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.
| NEAGX | FTXNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.14 | 1.14 | +1.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.71 | 1.64 | +1.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.23 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.27 | 2.09 | +2.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.19 | 8.42 | +6.77 |
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
| NEAGX | FTXNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.14 | 1.14 | +1.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 | 0.38 | +0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.59 | 0.53 | +0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between NEAGX and FTXNX 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
NEAGX vs. FTXNX - Dividend Comparison
NEAGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.91%, while FTXNX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEAGX Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 1.91% | 2.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.10% | 3.91% | 10.64% | 16.57% | 5.17% | 6.72% | 11.88% |
FTXNX Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
NEAGX vs. FTXNX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NEAGX drawdown since its inception was -41.80%, smaller than the maximum FTXNX drawdown of -45.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NEAGX and FTXNX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NEAGX | FTXNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.80% | -45.22% | +3.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.01% | -15.80% | +1.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.31% | -39.68% | +3.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.31% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.75% | -7.61% | -0.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.72% | -12.82% | +4.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.93% | 3.93% | 0.00% |
Volatility
NEAGX vs. FTXNX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX) is 11.64%, while Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund (FTXNX) has a volatility of 12.44%. This indicates that NEAGX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FTXNX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NEAGX | FTXNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 11.64% | 12.44% | -0.80% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 19.84% | 21.02% | -1.18% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 28.93% | 30.18% | -1.25% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.33% | 26.55% | -2.22% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.90% | 27.67% | -3.77% |