OISGX vs. NESIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Optimum Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund (OISGX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX).
OISGX is managed by Delaware Funds. It was launched on Aug 1, 2003. NESIX is managed by Needham. It was launched on Dec 30, 2016.
Performance
OISGX vs. NESIX - Performance Comparison
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OISGX vs. NESIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OISGX Optimum Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund | -9.56% | 9.56% | 14.23% | 13.92% | -28.00% | 12.89% | 57.04% | 25.72% | -3.00% | 26.62% |
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% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, OISGX achieves a -9.56% return, which is significantly lower than NESIX's 9.63% return.
OISGX
- 1D
- -1.86%
- 1M
- -11.48%
- YTD
- -9.56%
- 6M
- -6.19%
- 1Y
- 13.46%
- 3Y*
- 6.52%
- 5Y*
- -0.02%
- 10Y*
- 11.03%
NESIX
- 1D
- -4.46%
- 1M
- -7.08%
- YTD
- 9.63%
- 6M
- 12.40%
- 1Y
- 48.73%
- 3Y*
- 11.47%
- 5Y*
- 1.26%
- 10Y*
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OISGX vs. NESIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
OISGX has a 1.29% expense ratio, which is higher than NESIX's 1.18% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
OISGX vs. NESIX — Risk / Return Rank
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OISGX vs. NESIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Optimum Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund (OISGX) and Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX). 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.
| OISGX | NESIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.49 | 1.34 | -0.85 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.87 | 1.91 | -1.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.25 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.64 | 2.44 | -1.80 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.35 | 8.21 | -5.86 |
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
| OISGX | NESIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.49 | 1.34 | -0.85 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.00 | 0.04 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.48 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.53 | -0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between OISGX and NESIX 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
OISGX vs. NESIX - Dividend Comparison
OISGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.93%, while NESIX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OISGX Optimum Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund | 2.93% | 2.65% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.92% | 32.79% | 15.04% | 9.33% | 24.93% | 4.21% | 0.00% | 15.87% |
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% |
Drawdowns
OISGX vs. NESIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum OISGX drawdown since its inception was -62.75%, which is greater than NESIX's maximum drawdown of -49.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OISGX and NESIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| OISGX | NESIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.75% | -49.61% | -13.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.52% | -17.25% | +1.73% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.63% | -49.61% | +13.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.22% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -15.52% | -9.15% | -6.37% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.33% | -15.27% | +2.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.22% | 5.12% | -0.90% |
Volatility
OISGX vs. NESIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Optimum Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund (OISGX) is 7.97%, while Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional (NESIX) has a volatility of 10.99%. This indicates that OISGX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NESIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| OISGX | NESIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.97% | 10.99% | -3.02% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 15.17% | 22.90% | -7.73% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 24.98% | 35.06% | -10.08% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.98% | 29.10% | -6.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.28% | 26.30% | -3.02% |