SASMX vs. VSGAX
Compare and contrast key facts about ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund (SASMX) and Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSGAX).
SASMX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Jul 1, 1998. VSGAX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Sep 27, 2011.
Performance
SASMX vs. VSGAX - Performance Comparison
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SASMX vs. VSGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SASMX ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund | -5.57% | 9.52% | 12.95% | 8.64% | -28.82% | 12.11% | 43.54% | 25.31% | 3.77% | 24.98% |
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | -3.92% | 8.44% | 14.94% | 23.04% | -28.39% | 5.70% | 35.26% | 32.76% | -5.69% | 21.92% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SASMX achieves a -5.57% return, which is significantly lower than VSGAX's -3.92% return. Over the past 10 years, SASMX has outperformed VSGAX with an annualized return of 10.53%, while VSGAX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.98% annualized return.
SASMX
- 1D
- -1.99%
- 1M
- -10.34%
- YTD
- -5.57%
- 6M
- -7.76%
- 1Y
- 12.39%
- 3Y*
- 6.02%
- 5Y*
- -0.59%
- 10Y*
- 10.53%
VSGAX
- 1D
- -1.76%
- 1M
- -9.44%
- YTD
- -3.92%
- 6M
- -2.46%
- 1Y
- 15.66%
- 3Y*
- 10.85%
- 5Y*
- 1.69%
- 10Y*
- 9.98%
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SASMX vs. VSGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SASMX has a 1.16% expense ratio, which is higher than VSGAX's 0.07% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SASMX vs. VSGAX — Risk / Return Rank
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SASMX vs. VSGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund (SASMX) and Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSGAX). 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.
| SASMX | VSGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.43 | 0.63 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.78 | 1.04 | -0.27 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.14 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.60 | 0.87 | -0.27 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.99 | 3.51 | -1.52 |
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
| SASMX | VSGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.43 | 0.63 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.02 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.44 | 0.44 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.40 | 0.51 | -0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between SASMX and VSGAX is 0.96, 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
SASMX vs. VSGAX - Dividend Comparison
SASMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 21.50%, more than VSGAX's 0.54% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SASMX ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund | 21.50% | 20.31% | 17.01% | 0.43% | 0.00% | 11.84% | 7.04% | 7.62% | 15.70% | 3.55% | 3.01% | 1.26% |
VSGAX Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.57% | 0.79% | 0.81% | 1.08% | 0.98% |
Drawdowns
SASMX vs. VSGAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SASMX drawdown since its inception was -54.81%, which is greater than VSGAX's maximum drawdown of -38.70%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SASMX and VSGAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SASMX | VSGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.81% | -38.70% | -16.11% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.92% | -14.50% | +0.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.19% | -38.36% | -3.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.19% | -38.70% | -3.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -16.62% | -11.37% | -5.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.15% | -8.64% | -5.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.16% | 3.59% | +0.57% |
Volatility
SASMX vs. VSGAX - Volatility Comparison
ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund (SASMX) has a higher volatility of 8.22% compared to Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSGAX) at 7.60%. This indicates that SASMX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VSGAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SASMX | VSGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.22% | 7.60% | +0.62% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 15.62% | 15.11% | +0.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 24.94% | 24.20% | +0.74% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.53% | 23.49% | +1.04% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.77% | 22.90% | +0.87% |