ODIIX vs. NESGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Discovery Fund Class R6 (ODIIX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund (NESGX).
ODIIX is an actively managed fund by Invesco. It was launched on Jan 27, 2012. NESGX is managed by Needham. It was launched on May 22, 2002.
Performance
ODIIX vs. NESGX - Performance Comparison
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ODIIX vs. NESGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ODIIX Invesco Discovery Fund Class R6 | 1.07% | 17.14% | 23.04% | 17.46% | -31.00% | 15.37% | 50.87% | 37.36% | -3.68% | 29.58% |
NESGX Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | 10.50% | 12.76% | 5.68% | -30.21% | 10.59% | 71.90% | 54.42% | -5.43% | 11.96% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ODIIX achieves a 1.07% return, which is significantly lower than NESGX's 9.51% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with ODIIX having a 14.52% annualized return and NESGX not far behind at 14.30%.
ODIIX
- 1D
- -3.42%
- 1M
- -10.89%
- YTD
- 1.07%
- 6M
- 6.33%
- 1Y
- 34.65%
- 3Y*
- 17.22%
- 5Y*
- 5.65%
- 10Y*
- 14.52%
NESGX
- 1D
- -4.45%
- 1M
- -7.07%
- YTD
- 9.51%
- 6M
- 12.14%
- 1Y
- 47.82%
- 3Y*
- 10.96%
- 5Y*
- 0.71%
- 10Y*
- 14.30%
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ODIIX vs. NESGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ODIIX has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is lower than NESGX's 1.85% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ODIIX vs. NESGX — Risk / Return Rank
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NESGX
ODIIX vs. NESGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Discovery Fund Class R6 (ODIIX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund (NESGX). 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.
| ODIIX | NESGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.39 | 1.32 | +0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.01 | 1.88 | +0.12 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.25 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.88 | 2.38 | -1.50 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.25 | 8.02 | -4.77 |
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
| ODIIX | NESGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.39 | 1.32 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.23 | 0.02 | +0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.60 | 0.56 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.59 | 0.51 | +0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between ODIIX and NESGX is 0.80, 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
ODIIX vs. NESGX - Dividend Comparison
ODIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.83%, while NESGX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ODIIX Invesco Discovery Fund Class R6 | 9.83% | 9.94% | 5.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.15% | 9.22% | 5.40% | 16.05% | 10.90% | 3.86% | 6.15% |
NESGX Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.16% | 25.09% | 13.69% | 8.43% | 22.26% | 8.94% | 6.67% | 2.52% |
Drawdowns
ODIIX vs. NESGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ODIIX drawdown since its inception was -43.06%, smaller than the maximum NESGX drawdown of -50.29%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ODIIX and NESGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ODIIX | NESGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.06% | -50.29% | +7.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.39% | -17.27% | +3.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.06% | -50.05% | +6.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.06% | -50.29% | +7.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.36% | -9.15% | -2.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.27% | -11.74% | +1.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.61% | 5.13% | +0.48% |
Volatility
ODIIX vs. NESGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Invesco Discovery Fund Class R6 (ODIIX) is 9.95%, while Needham Small Cap Growth Fund (NESGX) has a volatility of 10.96%. This indicates that ODIIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NESGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ODIIX | NESGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.95% | 10.96% | -1.01% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 19.22% | 22.87% | -3.65% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 27.84% | 35.07% | -7.23% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 25.30% | 29.08% | -3.78% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.69% | 25.51% | -0.82% |