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NEAGX vs. ^GSPC
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Risk-Adjusted Performance
Drawdowns
Volatility

Key characteristics


NEAGX^GSPC
YTD Return15.57%25.45%
1Y Return30.86%35.64%
3Y Return (Ann)3.86%8.55%
5Y Return (Ann)18.12%14.13%
10Y Return (Ann)6.90%11.39%
Sharpe Ratio1.372.90
Sortino Ratio2.023.87
Omega Ratio1.241.54
Calmar Ratio1.714.19
Martin Ratio5.2418.72
Ulcer Index5.88%1.90%
Daily Std Dev22.48%12.27%
Max Drawdown-53.03%-56.78%
Current Drawdown-6.83%-0.29%

Correlation

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The correlation between NEAGX and ^GSPC is 0.81, 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.

Performance

NEAGX vs. ^GSPC - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, NEAGX achieves a 15.57% return, which is significantly lower than ^GSPC's 25.45% return. Over the past 10 years, NEAGX has underperformed ^GSPC with an annualized return of 6.90%, while ^GSPC has yielded a comparatively higher 11.39% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-4.67%
12.73%
NEAGX
^GSPC

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Risk-Adjusted Performance

NEAGX vs. ^GSPC - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). 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
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for NEAGX, currently valued at 1.37, compared to the broader market0.002.004.001.37
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for NEAGX, currently valued at 2.02, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.002.02
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for NEAGX, currently valued at 1.24, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.24
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for NEAGX, currently valued at 1.71, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.001.71
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for NEAGX, currently valued at 5.24, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.005.24
^GSPC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.90, compared to the broader market0.002.004.002.90
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 3.87, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.003.87
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.54, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.54
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 4.19, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.004.19
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 18.72, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0018.72

NEAGX vs. ^GSPC - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current NEAGX Sharpe Ratio is 1.37, which is lower than the ^GSPC Sharpe Ratio of 2.90. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of NEAGX and ^GSPC, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.004.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.37
2.90
NEAGX
^GSPC

Drawdowns

NEAGX vs. ^GSPC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum NEAGX drawdown since its inception was -53.03%, smaller than the maximum ^GSPC drawdown of -56.78%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NEAGX and ^GSPC. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-6.83%
-0.29%
NEAGX
^GSPC

Volatility

NEAGX vs. ^GSPC - Volatility Comparison

Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX) has a higher volatility of 6.84% compared to S&P 500 (^GSPC) at 3.86%. This indicates that NEAGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ^GSPC based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
6.84%
3.86%
NEAGX
^GSPC