VLEOX vs. FTXNX
Compare and contrast key facts about Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) and Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund (FTXNX).
VLEOX is managed by Value Line. It was launched on Jun 23, 1993. FTXNX is managed by Fuller & Thaler Asset Mgmt. It was launched on Dec 21, 2017.
Performance
VLEOX vs. FTXNX - Performance Comparison
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VLEOX vs. FTXNX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VLEOX Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 1.15% | 6.27% | 14.23% | 22.01% | -19.12% | 15.16% | 26.65% | 25.32% | -7.24% |
FTXNX Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund | 1.90% | 12.10% | 28.50% | 32.77% | -27.66% | 25.16% | 50.97% | 18.83% | -3.91% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VLEOX achieves a 1.15% return, which is significantly lower than FTXNX's 1.90% return.
VLEOX
- 1D
- 2.49%
- 1M
- -8.21%
- YTD
- 1.15%
- 6M
- 2.73%
- 1Y
- 15.22%
- 3Y*
- 11.15%
- 5Y*
- 5.40%
- 10Y*
- 10.93%
FTXNX
- 1D
- 5.48%
- 1M
- -7.16%
- YTD
- 1.90%
- 6M
- 3.24%
- 1Y
- 33.07%
- 3Y*
- 19.98%
- 5Y*
- 9.94%
- 10Y*
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VLEOX vs. FTXNX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VLEOX has a 1.16% expense ratio, which is lower than FTXNX's 1.44% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VLEOX vs. FTXNX — Risk / Return Rank
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VLEOX vs. FTXNX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) and Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund (FTXNX). 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.
| VLEOX | FTXNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.83 | 1.14 | -0.31 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.36 | 1.64 | -0.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.23 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.50 | 2.09 | -0.60 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.42 | 8.42 | -3.00 |
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
| VLEOX | FTXNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.83 | 1.14 | -0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | 0.38 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.55 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.53 | +0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between VLEOX and FTXNX is 0.85, 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
VLEOX vs. FTXNX - Dividend Comparison
VLEOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.32%, while FTXNX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VLEOX Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 6.32% | 6.40% | 0.09% | 0.82% | 2.76% | 6.00% | 8.02% | 23.60% | 15.87% | 3.64% | 5.40% | 14.55% |
FTXNX Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
VLEOX vs. FTXNX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VLEOX drawdown since its inception was -55.86%, which is greater than FTXNX's maximum drawdown of -45.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VLEOX and FTXNX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VLEOX | FTXNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.86% | -45.22% | -10.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.86% | -15.80% | +4.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.68% | -39.68% | +9.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.30% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.35% | -7.61% | -0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.52% | -12.82% | +3.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.00% | 3.93% | -0.93% |
Volatility
VLEOX vs. FTXNX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) is 6.75%, while Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund (FTXNX) has a volatility of 12.44%. This indicates that VLEOX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FTXNX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VLEOX | FTXNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.75% | 12.44% | -5.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.08% | 21.02% | -8.94% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.69% | 30.18% | -10.49% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.27% | 26.55% | -7.28% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.94% | 27.67% | -7.73% |