VSIAX vs. NSDVX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSIAX) and North Star Dividend Fund (NSDVX).
VSIAX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Sep 27, 2011. NSDVX is managed by North Star. It was launched on May 31, 2013.
Performance
VSIAX vs. NSDVX - Performance Comparison
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VSIAX vs. NSDVX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.80% | 9.09% | 11.34% | 17.06% | -9.31% | 28.10% | 5.80% | 22.76% | -12.24% | 11.80% |
NSDVX North Star Dividend Fund | 7.11% | -1.31% | 9.25% | 8.06% | -6.36% | 16.16% | 6.51% | 16.13% | -12.35% | 8.27% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VSIAX achieves a 0.80% return, which is significantly lower than NSDVX's 7.11% return. Over the past 10 years, VSIAX has outperformed NSDVX with an annualized return of 9.83%, while NSDVX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.70% annualized return.
VSIAX
- 1D
- -0.40%
- 1M
- -7.12%
- YTD
- 0.80%
- 6M
- 2.85%
- 1Y
- 16.28%
- 3Y*
- 12.51%
- 5Y*
- 7.35%
- 10Y*
- 9.83%
NSDVX
- 1D
- 0.67%
- 1M
- -4.45%
- YTD
- 7.11%
- 6M
- 3.08%
- 1Y
- 9.25%
- 3Y*
- 7.90%
- 5Y*
- 3.33%
- 10Y*
- 6.70%
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VSIAX vs. NSDVX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VSIAX has a 0.07% expense ratio, which is lower than NSDVX's 1.37% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VSIAX vs. NSDVX — Risk / Return Rank
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VSIAX vs. NSDVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSIAX) and North Star Dividend Fund (NSDVX). 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.
| VSIAX | NSDVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.81 | 0.55 | +0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.27 | 0.91 | +0.37 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.11 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.03 | 0.80 | +0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.28 | 1.95 | +2.33 |
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
| VSIAX | NSDVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 | 0.55 | +0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.37 | 0.21 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.44 | 0.38 | +0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.55 | 0.44 | +0.12 |
Correlation
The correlation between VSIAX and NSDVX 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
VSIAX vs. NSDVX - Dividend Comparison
VSIAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.95%, less than NSDVX's 3.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VSIAX Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.95% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
NSDVX North Star Dividend Fund | 3.09% | 3.45% | 7.00% | 2.52% | 6.57% | 3.31% | 1.52% | 2.64% | 6.87% | 2.48% | 4.67% | 3.51% |
Drawdowns
VSIAX vs. NSDVX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VSIAX drawdown since its inception was -45.39%, which is greater than NSDVX's maximum drawdown of -38.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VSIAX and NSDVX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VSIAX | NSDVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.39% | -38.64% | -6.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.16% | -10.48% | -3.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.09% | -22.58% | -1.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.39% | -38.64% | -6.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.24% | -5.32% | -2.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.54% | -6.62% | +1.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.42% | 4.32% | -0.90% |
Volatility
VSIAX vs. NSDVX - Volatility Comparison
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSIAX) has a higher volatility of 4.89% compared to North Star Dividend Fund (NSDVX) at 4.16%. This indicates that VSIAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than NSDVX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VSIAX | NSDVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.89% | 4.16% | +0.73% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.03% | 10.16% | +0.87% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.62% | 17.10% | +3.52% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.83% | 16.16% | +3.67% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.44% | 17.66% | +4.78% |