NICSX vs. MPGFX
Compare and contrast key facts about Nicholas Fund (NICSX) and Mairs & Power Growth Fund (MPGFX).
NICSX is managed by Nicholas. It was launched on Jul 14, 1969. MPGFX is managed by Mairs & Power. It was launched on Nov 7, 1958.
Performance
NICSX vs. MPGFX - Performance Comparison
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NICSX vs. MPGFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NICSX Nicholas Fund | -10.51% | 4.45% | 11.80% | 34.17% | -18.15% | 26.58% | 18.91% | 33.68% | -3.71% | 17.55% |
MPGFX Mairs & Power Growth Fund | -6.75% | 10.55% | 19.61% | 27.70% | -21.28% | 29.42% | 16.80% | 28.40% | -4.27% | 16.54% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NICSX achieves a -10.51% return, which is significantly lower than MPGFX's -6.75% return. Over the past 10 years, NICSX has underperformed MPGFX with an annualized return of 10.26%, while MPGFX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.15% annualized return.
NICSX
- 1D
- 0.30%
- 1M
- -7.85%
- YTD
- -10.51%
- 6M
- -10.20%
- 1Y
- -2.60%
- 3Y*
- 8.62%
- 5Y*
- 6.92%
- 10Y*
- 10.26%
MPGFX
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- -8.52%
- YTD
- -6.75%
- 6M
- -6.40%
- 1Y
- 8.15%
- 3Y*
- 13.65%
- 5Y*
- 8.39%
- 10Y*
- 11.15%
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NICSX vs. MPGFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NICSX has a 0.71% expense ratio, which is higher than MPGFX's 0.61% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NICSX vs. MPGFX — Risk / Return Rank
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NICSX vs. MPGFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nicholas Fund (NICSX) and Mairs & Power Growth Fund (MPGFX). 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.
| NICSX | MPGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.13 | 0.49 | -0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.07 | 0.81 | -0.88 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.99 | 1.12 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.30 | 0.58 | -0.89 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.08 | 2.30 | -3.38 |
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
| NICSX | MPGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.13 | 0.49 | -0.62 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.40 | 0.49 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 | 0.62 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.63 | 0.31 | +0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between NICSX and MPGFX 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
NICSX vs. MPGFX - Dividend Comparison
NICSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.30%, more than MPGFX's 4.81% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NICSX Nicholas Fund | 10.30% | 9.22% | 3.97% | 6.81% | 2.26% | 11.84% | 6.76% | 8.13% | 5.38% | 15.55% | 3.63% | 6.19% |
MPGFX Mairs & Power Growth Fund | 4.81% | 4.48% | 3.84% | 2.34% | 8.80% | 8.13% | 8.81% | 7.39% | 8.76% | 9.47% | 5.84% | 7.92% |
Drawdowns
NICSX vs. MPGFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NICSX drawdown since its inception was -50.20%, smaller than the maximum MPGFX drawdown of -61.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NICSX and MPGFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NICSX | MPGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.20% | -61.00% | +10.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.20% | -11.21% | -1.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.32% | -25.87% | +0.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.44% | -33.08% | -0.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.94% | -9.54% | -3.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.66% | -14.75% | +7.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.71% | 2.85% | +0.86% |
Volatility
NICSX vs. MPGFX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Nicholas Fund (NICSX) is 4.10%, while Mairs & Power Growth Fund (MPGFX) has a volatility of 4.61%. This indicates that NICSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MPGFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NICSX | MPGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.10% | 4.61% | -0.51% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.86% | 9.33% | -0.47% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.96% | 17.65% | -0.69% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.33% | 17.23% | +0.10% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.93% | 18.04% | -0.11% |