NESIX vs. FGROX
Compare and contrast key facts about Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) and Emerald Growth Fund Institutional Class (FGROX).
NESIX is managed by Needham. It was launched on Dec 30, 2016. FGROX is a passively managed fund by Emerald that tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. It was launched on Oct 21, 2008.
Performance
NESIX vs. FGROX - Performance Comparison
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NESIX vs. FGROX - 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% |
FGROX Emerald Growth Fund Institutional Class | -5.85% | 31.85% | 20.04% | 19.04% | -24.42% | 3.91% | 38.92% | 28.71% | -11.85% | 27.63% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NESIX achieves a 9.63% return, which is significantly higher than FGROX's -5.85% return.
NESIX
- 1D
- -4.46%
- 1M
- -7.08%
- YTD
- 9.63%
- 6M
- 12.40%
- 1Y
- 48.73%
- 3Y*
- 11.47%
- 5Y*
- 1.26%
- 10Y*
- —
FGROX
- 1D
- -3.15%
- 1M
- -12.32%
- YTD
- -5.85%
- 6M
- -0.19%
- 1Y
- 41.68%
- 3Y*
- 19.44%
- 5Y*
- 6.14%
- 10Y*
- 12.70%
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NESIX vs. FGROX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NESIX has a 1.18% expense ratio, which is higher than FGROX's 0.78% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NESIX vs. FGROX — Risk / Return Rank
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NESIX vs. FGROX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) and Emerald Growth Fund Institutional Class (FGROX). 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 | FGROX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.34 | 1.41 | -0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.91 | 1.96 | -0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.26 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.44 | 2.23 | +0.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.21 | 8.95 | -0.74 |
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 | FGROX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.34 | 1.41 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.04 | 0.24 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.51 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.45 | +0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between NESIX and FGROX is 0.84, 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. FGROX - Dividend Comparison
NESIX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while FGROX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.10%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
FGROX Emerald Growth Fund Institutional Class | 12.10% | 11.39% | 13.92% | 5.91% | 8.13% | 17.87% | 8.04% | 1.38% | 11.36% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
NESIX vs. FGROX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NESIX drawdown since its inception was -49.61%, which is greater than FGROX's maximum drawdown of -41.48%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NESIX and FGROX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NESIX | FGROX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.61% | -41.48% | -8.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.25% | -15.38% | -1.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -49.61% | -38.52% | -11.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -41.48% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.15% | -14.36% | +5.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.27% | -10.33% | -4.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.12% | 4.05% | +1.07% |
Volatility
NESIX vs. FGROX - Volatility Comparison
Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) has a higher volatility of 10.99% compared to Emerald Growth Fund Institutional Class (FGROX) at 9.86%. This indicates that NESIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FGROX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NESIX | FGROX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.99% | 9.86% | +1.13% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 22.90% | 19.40% | +3.50% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 35.06% | 28.75% | +6.31% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 29.10% | 25.27% | +3.83% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 26.30% | 24.98% | +1.32% |