VSMSX vs. CSMDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSMSX) and Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund (CSMDX).
VSMSX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Apr 1, 2011. CSMDX is managed by Copeland Funds. It was launched on Feb 27, 2017.
Performance
VSMSX vs. CSMDX - Performance Comparison
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VSMSX vs. CSMDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VSMSX Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.71% | 6.04% | 7.20% | 17.57% | -16.19% | 26.72% | 11.46% | 22.73% | -8.51% | 10.32% |
CSMDX Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 1.51% | 2.72% | 2.24% | 18.89% | -14.89% | 22.60% | 8.29% | 29.90% | -5.20% | 10.44% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VSMSX achieves a 0.71% return, which is significantly lower than CSMDX's 1.51% return.
VSMSX
- 1D
- -0.71%
- 1M
- -6.66%
- YTD
- 0.71%
- 6M
- 2.43%
- 1Y
- 17.27%
- 3Y*
- 9.49%
- 5Y*
- 3.87%
- 10Y*
- 9.58%
CSMDX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -8.78%
- YTD
- 1.51%
- 6M
- 1.88%
- 1Y
- 9.49%
- 3Y*
- 5.94%
- 5Y*
- 3.80%
- 10Y*
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VSMSX vs. CSMDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VSMSX has a 0.08% expense ratio, which is lower than CSMDX's 0.95% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
VSMSX vs. CSMDX — Risk / Return Rank
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VSMSX vs. CSMDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSMSX) and Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund (CSMDX). 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.
| VSMSX | CSMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.79 | 0.51 | +0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.26 | 0.89 | +0.37 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.12 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.03 | 0.58 | +0.45 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.20 | 2.19 | +2.01 |
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
| VSMSX | CSMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.79 | 0.51 | +0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.18 | 0.21 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.41 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.51 | 0.40 | +0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between VSMSX and CSMDX is 0.93, 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
VSMSX vs. CSMDX - Dividend Comparison
VSMSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.38%, less than CSMDX's 3.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VSMSX Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund Institutional Shares | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.49% | 1.47% | 1.52% | 1.17% | 1.10% | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.11% | 1.00% | 1.33% |
CSMDX Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 3.09% | 3.14% | 1.33% | 0.81% | 4.07% | 6.67% | 0.38% | 2.61% | 4.40% | 0.13% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
VSMSX vs. CSMDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VSMSX drawdown since its inception was -44.42%, which is greater than CSMDX's maximum drawdown of -37.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VSMSX and CSMDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VSMSX | CSMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.42% | -37.28% | -7.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.87% | -13.33% | -1.54% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.93% | -24.60% | -3.33% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.42% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.30% | -9.20% | +0.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.48% | -5.84% | -1.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.65% | 3.52% | +0.13% |
Volatility
VSMSX vs. CSMDX - Volatility Comparison
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSMSX) has a higher volatility of 5.55% compared to Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund (CSMDX) at 4.58%. This indicates that VSMSX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than CSMDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VSMSX | CSMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.55% | 4.58% | +0.97% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.75% | 10.22% | +2.53% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.62% | 19.31% | +3.31% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.55% | 18.12% | +3.43% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.19% | 19.25% | +3.94% |