VFPIX vs. WESCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Private Capital Management Value Fund (VFPIX) and TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX).
VFPIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on May 28, 2010. WESCX is managed by Teton Westwood. It was launched on Apr 15, 1997.
Performance
VFPIX vs. WESCX - Performance Comparison
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VFPIX vs. WESCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFPIX Private Capital Management Value Fund | -9.19% | -0.05% | 31.32% | 7.12% | -1.18% | 36.37% | 14.00% | 16.86% | -9.40% | 15.51% |
WESCX TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | 17.26% | 15.48% | 12.61% | -12.48% | 29.72% | 10.93% | 28.43% | -13.71% | 15.82% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VFPIX achieves a -9.19% return, which is significantly lower than WESCX's 6.21% return. Over the past 10 years, VFPIX has underperformed WESCX with an annualized return of 10.26%, while WESCX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.08% annualized return.
VFPIX
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- -6.30%
- YTD
- -9.19%
- 6M
- -10.09%
- 1Y
- -0.16%
- 3Y*
- 5.60%
- 5Y*
- 8.12%
- 10Y*
- 10.26%
WESCX
- 1D
- -1.64%
- 1M
- -8.28%
- YTD
- 6.21%
- 6M
- 15.03%
- 1Y
- 37.79%
- 3Y*
- 17.04%
- 5Y*
- 9.06%
- 10Y*
- 13.08%
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VFPIX vs. WESCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VFPIX has a 1.20% expense ratio, which is lower than WESCX's 1.25% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VFPIX vs. WESCX — Risk / Return Rank
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VFPIX vs. WESCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Private Capital Management Value Fund (VFPIX) and TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX). 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.
| VFPIX | WESCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | 1.53 | -1.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.03 | 2.12 | -2.09 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.30 | -0.29 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.08 | 2.32 | -2.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.21 | 8.83 | -8.63 |
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
| VFPIX | WESCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.09 | 1.53 | -1.62 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.39 | 0.42 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.45 | 0.55 | -0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.32 | +0.16 |
Correlation
The correlation between VFPIX and WESCX is 0.86, 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
VFPIX vs. WESCX - Dividend Comparison
VFPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.36%, less than WESCX's 7.06% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFPIX Private Capital Management Value Fund | 2.36% | 2.14% | 8.91% | 0.64% | 3.39% | 13.37% | 12.63% | 20.74% | 20.32% | 1.30% | 1.42% | 6.95% |
WESCX TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 7.06% | 7.50% | 27.81% | 2.81% | 1.60% | 5.60% | 0.01% | 4.66% | 14.77% | 9.13% | 9.32% | 18.92% |
Drawdowns
VFPIX vs. WESCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VFPIX drawdown since its inception was -52.37%, smaller than the maximum WESCX drawdown of -70.60%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VFPIX and WESCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VFPIX | WESCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.37% | -70.60% | +18.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.74% | -14.72% | +0.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.75% | -26.22% | +3.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -52.37% | -45.13% | -7.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.61% | -10.19% | -2.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.94% | -20.27% | +12.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.74% | 3.86% | +1.88% |
Volatility
VFPIX vs. WESCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Private Capital Management Value Fund (VFPIX) is 5.81%, while TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund (WESCX) has a volatility of 7.22%. This indicates that VFPIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than WESCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VFPIX | WESCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.81% | 7.22% | -1.41% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.40% | 14.05% | -0.65% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.98% | 24.90% | -1.92% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.15% | 21.65% | -0.50% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.09% | 23.65% | -0.56% |