NPSGX vs. KSCOX
Compare and contrast key facts about Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund (NPSGX) and Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX).
NPSGX is managed by Nicholas. It was launched on Jan 16, 2019. KSCOX is managed by Kinetics. It was launched on Mar 20, 2000.
Performance
NPSGX vs. KSCOX - Performance Comparison
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NPSGX vs. KSCOX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NPSGX Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund | -2.13% | 17.88% | 20.83% | 20.05% | -31.62% | 10.52% | 69.72% | 22.14% |
KSCOX Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | -8.66% | 68.42% | -14.77% | 31.96% | 50.32% | 2.30% | 15.39% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NPSGX achieves a -2.13% return, which is significantly lower than KSCOX's 29.72% return.
NPSGX
- 1D
- -2.99%
- 1M
- -9.23%
- YTD
- -2.13%
- 6M
- 1.55%
- 1Y
- 32.58%
- 3Y*
- 17.69%
- 5Y*
- 4.52%
- 10Y*
- —
KSCOX
- 1D
- -5.64%
- 1M
- -8.65%
- YTD
- 29.72%
- 6M
- 22.71%
- 1Y
- 8.12%
- 3Y*
- 25.79%
- 5Y*
- 16.02%
- 10Y*
- 21.17%
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NPSGX vs. KSCOX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NPSGX has a 1.13% expense ratio, which is lower than KSCOX's 1.64% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NPSGX vs. KSCOX — Risk / Return Rank
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NPSGX vs. KSCOX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund (NPSGX) and Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX). 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.
| NPSGX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.19 | 0.31 | +0.88 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.70 | 0.63 | +1.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.08 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.11 | 0.28 | +1.83 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.37 | 0.46 | +6.91 |
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
| NPSGX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.19 | 0.31 | +0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.16 | 0.58 | -0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.82 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.50 | 0.61 | -0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between NPSGX and KSCOX is 0.52, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
NPSGX vs. KSCOX - Dividend Comparison
NPSGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.60%, more than KSCOX's 0.14% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NPSGX Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund | 4.60% | 4.50% | 5.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.28% | 9.50% | 3.24% |
KSCOX Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 0.14% | 0.18% | 3.58% | 6.71% | 0.00% | 1.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
NPSGX vs. KSCOX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NPSGX drawdown since its inception was -46.95%, smaller than the maximum KSCOX drawdown of -70.09%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NPSGX and KSCOX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NPSGX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.95% | -70.09% | +23.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.45% | -24.29% | +10.84% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -46.95% | -33.10% | -13.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -47.09% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.45% | -11.01% | -2.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.30% | -14.89% | -3.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.85% | 14.84% | -10.99% |
Volatility
NPSGX vs. KSCOX - Volatility Comparison
Nicholas Partners Small Cap Growth Fund (NPSGX) has a higher volatility of 10.04% compared to Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX) at 7.94%. This indicates that NPSGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than KSCOX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NPSGX | KSCOX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.04% | 7.94% | +2.10% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 18.70% | 19.48% | -0.78% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 26.40% | 28.88% | -2.48% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 27.85% | 27.74% | +0.11% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 28.62% | 25.84% | +2.78% |