TNVIX vs. ASQIX
Compare and contrast key facts about 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (TNVIX) and American Century Small Company Fund (ASQIX).
TNVIX is managed by 1290 Funds. It was launched on Nov 12, 2014. ASQIX is managed by American Century. It was launched on Jul 31, 1998.
Performance
TNVIX vs. ASQIX - Performance Comparison
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TNVIX vs. ASQIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TNVIX 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 4.18% | 13.91% | 11.48% | 21.31% | -11.37% | 21.85% | 11.33% | 19.81% | -14.34% | 19.00% |
ASQIX American Century Small Company Fund | -1.97% | 12.93% | 4.44% | 21.29% | -21.34% | 21.65% | 16.42% | 19.71% | -14.39% | 10.58% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TNVIX achieves a 4.18% return, which is significantly higher than ASQIX's -1.97% return. Over the past 10 years, TNVIX has outperformed ASQIX with an annualized return of 10.40%, while ASQIX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.68% annualized return.
TNVIX
- 1D
- -1.12%
- 1M
- -9.02%
- YTD
- 4.18%
- 6M
- 6.87%
- 1Y
- 25.29%
- 3Y*
- 14.60%
- 5Y*
- 8.38%
- 10Y*
- 10.40%
ASQIX
- 1D
- -1.19%
- 1M
- -7.24%
- YTD
- -1.97%
- 6M
- 0.88%
- 1Y
- 20.44%
- 3Y*
- 11.14%
- 5Y*
- 3.49%
- 10Y*
- 7.68%
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TNVIX vs. ASQIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TNVIX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than ASQIX's 0.85% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TNVIX vs. ASQIX — Risk / Return Rank
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TNVIX vs. ASQIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (TNVIX) and American Century Small Company Fund (ASQIX). 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.
| TNVIX | ASQIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.22 | 0.92 | +0.29 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.81 | 1.43 | +0.38 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.18 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.66 | 1.39 | +0.28 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.32 | 5.16 | +1.16 |
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
| TNVIX | ASQIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.22 | 0.92 | +0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.43 | 0.16 | +0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.50 | 0.34 | +0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.45 | 0.35 | +0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between TNVIX and ASQIX is 0.91, 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
TNVIX vs. ASQIX - Dividend Comparison
TNVIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.79%, more than ASQIX's 2.53% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TNVIX 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 3.79% | 3.95% | 8.76% | 3.82% | 2.51% | 7.05% | 0.47% | 1.74% | 1.58% | 1.87% | 1.79% | 0.00% |
ASQIX American Century Small Company Fund | 2.53% | 2.57% | 0.30% | 0.49% | 0.55% | 18.62% | 0.51% | 0.34% | 13.12% | 5.19% | 0.37% | 0.31% |
Drawdowns
TNVIX vs. ASQIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TNVIX drawdown since its inception was -42.75%, smaller than the maximum ASQIX drawdown of -63.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TNVIX and ASQIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TNVIX | ASQIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.75% | -63.58% | +20.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.34% | -12.69% | -0.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.61% | -31.29% | +5.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.75% | -45.59% | +2.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.49% | -8.94% | -0.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.27% | -11.75% | +5.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.51% | 3.40% | +0.11% |
Volatility
TNVIX vs. ASQIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (TNVIX) is 6.09%, while American Century Small Company Fund (ASQIX) has a volatility of 6.46%. This indicates that TNVIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ASQIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TNVIX | ASQIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.09% | 6.46% | -0.37% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.62% | 13.32% | -1.70% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.63% | 21.80% | -1.17% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.76% | 21.38% | -1.62% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.06% | 22.46% | -1.40% |