VLEOX vs. MISGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) and Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund (MISGX).
VLEOX is managed by Value Line. It was launched on Jun 23, 1993. MISGX is managed by Meridian. It was launched on Dec 16, 2013.
Performance
VLEOX vs. MISGX - Performance Comparison
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VLEOX vs. MISGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VLEOX Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -1.31% | 6.27% | 14.23% | 22.01% | -19.12% | 15.16% | 26.65% | 25.32% | -4.97% | 17.66% |
MISGX Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund | -10.27% | -1.28% | 13.89% | 14.02% | -24.63% | 8.55% | 27.78% | 18.96% | 0.40% | 22.83% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VLEOX achieves a -1.31% return, which is significantly higher than MISGX's -10.27% return. Over the past 10 years, VLEOX has outperformed MISGX with an annualized return of 10.66%, while MISGX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.82% annualized return.
VLEOX
- 1D
- -1.31%
- 1M
- -9.46%
- YTD
- -1.31%
- 6M
- 0.46%
- 1Y
- 13.46%
- 3Y*
- 10.24%
- 5Y*
- 5.21%
- 10Y*
- 10.66%
MISGX
- 1D
- -0.91%
- 1M
- -9.23%
- YTD
- -10.27%
- 6M
- -9.44%
- 1Y
- 0.88%
- 3Y*
- 2.45%
- 5Y*
- -2.69%
- 10Y*
- 7.82%
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VLEOX vs. MISGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VLEOX has a 1.16% expense ratio, which is lower than MISGX's 1.22% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VLEOX vs. MISGX — Risk / Return Rank
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VLEOX vs. MISGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) and Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund (MISGX). 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 | MISGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.69 | -0.06 | +0.75 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.16 | 0.08 | +1.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.01 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.04 | -0.61 | +1.65 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.84 | -1.62 | +5.46 |
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 | MISGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.69 | -0.06 | +0.75 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.27 | -0.13 | +0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 | 0.37 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.38 | +0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between VLEOX and MISGX 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
VLEOX vs. MISGX - Dividend Comparison
VLEOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.48%, less than MISGX's 8.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VLEOX Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 6.48% | 6.40% | 0.09% | 0.82% | 2.76% | 6.00% | 8.02% | 23.60% | 15.87% | 3.64% | 5.40% | 14.55% |
MISGX Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund | 8.79% | 7.89% | 3.76% | 0.00% | 14.39% | 33.08% | 1.96% | 5.78% | 12.50% | 4.18% | 0.00% | 1.62% |
Drawdowns
VLEOX vs. MISGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VLEOX drawdown since its inception was -55.86%, which is greater than MISGX's maximum drawdown of -41.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VLEOX and MISGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VLEOX | MISGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.86% | -41.11% | -14.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.86% | -13.54% | +2.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.68% | -37.70% | +7.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.30% | -41.11% | +5.81% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.58% | -21.64% | +11.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.52% | -11.27% | +1.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.96% | 9.45% | -6.49% |
Volatility
VLEOX vs. MISGX - Volatility Comparison
Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) has a higher volatility of 6.26% compared to Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund (MISGX) at 5.40%. This indicates that VLEOX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than MISGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VLEOX | MISGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.26% | 5.40% | +0.86% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.83% | 12.40% | -0.57% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.58% | 23.70% | -4.12% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.24% | 21.28% | -2.04% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.93% | 21.17% | -1.24% |