NESIX vs. ALMAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) and Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund (ALMAX).
NESIX is managed by Needham. It was launched on Dec 30, 2016. ALMAX is managed by Alger. It was launched on May 8, 2002.
Performance
NESIX vs. ALMAX - Performance Comparison
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NESIX vs. ALMAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NESIX Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | 11.16% | 13.47% | 5.85% | -29.71% | 11.36% | 73.06% | 55.28% | -4.87% | 12.63% |
ALMAX Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | -15.06% | 0.50% | 13.78% | 11.22% | -38.11% | 5.83% | 56.85% | 39.17% | -4.10% | 20.48% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NESIX achieves a 9.63% return, which is significantly higher than ALMAX's -15.06% return.
NESIX
- 1D
- -4.46%
- 1M
- -7.08%
- YTD
- 9.63%
- 6M
- 12.40%
- 1Y
- 48.73%
- 3Y*
- 11.47%
- 5Y*
- 1.26%
- 10Y*
- —
ALMAX
- 1D
- -0.75%
- 1M
- -11.84%
- YTD
- -15.06%
- 6M
- -13.51%
- 1Y
- 0.51%
- 3Y*
- 1.57%
- 5Y*
- -6.88%
- 10Y*
- 6.97%
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NESIX vs. ALMAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NESIX has a 1.18% expense ratio, which is lower than ALMAX's 1.20% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NESIX vs. ALMAX — Risk / Return Rank
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NESIX vs. ALMAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) and Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund (ALMAX). 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.
| NESIX | ALMAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.34 | 0.01 | +1.33 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.91 | 0.19 | +1.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.02 | +0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.44 | -0.11 | +2.55 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.21 | -0.40 | +8.61 |
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
| NESIX | ALMAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.34 | 0.01 | +1.33 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.04 | -0.24 | +0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.26 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.29 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between NESIX and ALMAX is 0.79, 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
NESIX vs. ALMAX - Dividend Comparison
Neither NESIX nor ALMAX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NESIX Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.93% | 23.92% | 13.26% | 8.25% | 21.96% | 8.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ALMAX Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.48% | 4.64% | 4.00% | 9.86% | 0.00% | 12.44% | 55.85% |
Drawdowns
NESIX vs. ALMAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NESIX drawdown since its inception was -49.61%, smaller than the maximum ALMAX drawdown of -60.51%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NESIX and ALMAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NESIX | ALMAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.61% | -60.51% | +10.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.25% | -20.91% | +3.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -49.61% | -53.89% | +4.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -53.89% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.15% | -44.85% | +35.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.27% | -17.19% | +1.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.12% | 6.01% | -0.89% |
Volatility
NESIX vs. ALMAX - Volatility Comparison
Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) has a higher volatility of 10.99% compared to Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund (ALMAX) at 7.42%. This indicates that NESIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ALMAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NESIX | ALMAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.99% | 7.42% | +3.57% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 22.90% | 15.17% | +7.73% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 35.06% | 24.27% | +10.79% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 29.10% | 29.06% | +0.04% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 26.30% | 27.09% | -0.79% |