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JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund
mutual fund
VSCOX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$28.64
+0.23
+0.81%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
VSCOX (Mutual Fund)
JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$28.64
+0.23
+0.81%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
VSCOX (Mutual Fund)
JPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$28.64
+0.23
+0.81%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/11/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
17.4%
1 yr return
25.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.3%
Net Assets
$1.47 B
Holdings in Top 10
11.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$28.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.27%
SALES FEES
Front Load 5.25%
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/11/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VSCOX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 17.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.12%
- Dividend Yield 0.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameJPMorgan Small Cap Blend Fund
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Fund Family NameJPMorgan Funds
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Inception DateAug 11, 1997
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Shares Outstanding12783083
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerEytan Shapiro
Fund Description
The Fund is a small cap equity portfolio which is normally managed as a core portfolio, but which has the ability to proactively invest more heavily in either growth or value securities depending on market conditions and the convictions of the adviser. The portfolio managers will consider various factors when making overall allocation decisions for the Fund, including the relative attractiveness of growth and value securities and the relative valuations and fundamentals of companies in the small cap growth and value universes. Based on these considerations, the size of the allocation of the Fund to either growth or value securities may range from 30 to 70 percent of the Fund.Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its Assets in equity securities of small cap companies. “Assets” means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small cap companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 2000® Index at the time of purchase. As of the reconstitution of the Russell 2000 Index on September 30, 2024, the market capitalizations of the companies in the indexranged from $2.70 million to $13.51 billion. In implementing its main strategies, the Fund invests primarily in common stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs).Derivatives, which are instruments that have a value based on another instrument, exchange rate or index, may be used as substitutes for securities in which the Fund can invest. To the extent the Fund uses derivatives, the Fund will primarily use futures contracts to more effectively gain targeted equity exposure from its cash positions.Investment Process: In managing the Fund, the Fund’s adviser seeks to outperform the Fund’s benchmark. The adviser employs a fundamental bottom-up investment process that combines research, valuation and stock selection to identify both growth and value securities.In selecting growth securities, the adviser seeks to invest in companies that have a history of above-average growth or that the adviser believes will achieve above-average growth in the future. The adviser believes that investing in high quality growth companies whose long-term growth rates are underappreciated by the market will lead to attractive returns. Growth companies purchased for the Fund include those with leading competitive positions, predictable and durable business models and management that can achieve sustained growth.In selecting value securities, the adviser seeks to invest in companies which have durable franchises and that the adviser believes to be attractively valued and to have the ability to grow intrinsic value per share. Companies with durable franchises generally have a sustainable competitive position relative to peers, high returns on capital, a diversified client or asset base and a strong brand.As part of its investment process, the adviser seeks to assess the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors on many issuers in the universe in which the Fund may invest. The adviser’s assessment is based on an analysis of key opportunities and risks across industries to seek to identify financially material issues with respect to the Fund’s investments in securities and ascertain key issues that merit engagement with issuers. These assessments may not be conclusive and securities of issuers that may be negatively impacted by such factors may be purchased and retained by the Fund while the Fund may divest or not invest in securities of issuers that may be positively impacted by such factors.The adviser may sell a security for several reasons. A security may be sold due to a change in the company’s fundamentals or if the adviser believes the security is no longer attractively valued. Investments may also be sold if the adviser identifies a security that it believes offers a better investment opportunity or to reallocate the Fund’s assets between growth and value securities.
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VSCOX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSCOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 17.4% | -60.4% | 86.4% | 76.11% |
| 1 Yr | 25.3% | -57.4% | 88.1% | 74.07% |
| 3 Yr | 3.9%* | -15.0% | 63.0% | 26.45% |
| 5 Yr | 10.3%* | -10.4% | 48.0% | 41.10% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | -3.9% | 25.6% | 44.30% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSCOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.8% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 46.10% |
| 2022 | -20.8% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 5.9% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 17.74% |
| 2020 | 22.3% | -63.0% | 127.9% | 75.73% |
| 2019 | 26.0% | -7.7% | 42.9% | 32.39% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSCOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 17.4% | -60.4% | 86.4% | 76.11% |
| 1 Yr | 25.3% | -57.4% | 88.1% | 74.07% |
| 3 Yr | 3.9%* | -15.0% | 63.0% | 26.45% |
| 5 Yr | 10.3%* | -10.4% | 48.0% | 41.10% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | -3.9% | 25.6% | 44.30% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSCOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.2% | -19.0% | 136.8% | 57.99% |
| 2022 | -19.0% | -59.9% | 44.3% | 9.38% |
| 2021 | 14.1% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 35.66% |
| 2020 | 24.7% | 1.5% | 150.8% | 88.85% |
| 2019 | 30.2% | 5.5% | 55.3% | 44.27% |
NAV & Total Return History
VSCOX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VSCOX | Category Low | Category High | VSCOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.47 B | 209 K | 34.3 B | 34.26% |
| Number of Holdings | 241 | 7 | 1226 | 13.33% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 180 M | 53.8 K | 3.02 B | 47.04% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 11.46% | 7.5% | 100.0% | 94.25% |
Top 10 Holdings
- JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund, Class IM 2.10%
- Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. 1.46%
- Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 1.20%
- PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. 1.07%
- Verra Mobility Corp. 0.99%
- Encompass Health Corp. 0.97%
- Cactus, Inc., Class A 0.95%
- JPMorgan Securities Lending Money Market Fund, Class Agency SL Shares 0.93%
- Selective Insurance Group, Inc. 0.90%
- Vaxcyte, Inc. 0.89%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSCOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.91% | 92.05% | 107.62% | 57.78% |
| Cash | 3.03% | 0.00% | 28.78% | 32.22% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.59% | 55.19% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.26% | 6.70% | 63.33% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 50.93% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.40% | 50.37% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSCOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 16.91% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 53.52% |
| Financial Services | 16.36% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 10.93% |
| Technology | 14.41% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 92.78% |
| Healthcare | 14.03% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 86.85% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.18% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 50.93% |
| Real Estate | 9.15% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 2.96% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.10% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 24.44% |
| Energy | 3.78% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 31.11% |
| Basic Materials | 3.34% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 31.48% |
| Utilities | 2.46% | 0.00% | 5.57% | 5.93% |
| Communication Services | 2.29% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 51.48% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSCOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 97.91% | 17.30% | 107.62% | 50.56% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.12% | 59.81% |
VSCOX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VSCOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.27% | 0.05% | 23.20% | 42.86% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.05% | 1.62% | 20.41% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 47.12% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.08% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 42.41% |
Sales Fees
| VSCOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.25% | 3.50% | 5.75% | 79.41% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VSCOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VSCOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 3.00% | 264.00% | 38.68% |
VSCOX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VSCOX | Category Low | Category High | VSCOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 15.56% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VSCOX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VSCOX | Category Low | Category High | VSCOX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.12% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 10.86% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VSCOX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.461 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $2.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $0.468 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.018 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.025 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.620 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $0.903 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $5.339 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2017 | $0.171 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2017 | $2.550 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.018 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $3.174 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $0.293 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $1.748 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $0.669 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $1.522 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2012 | $0.757 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2007 | $0.427 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2007 | $1.374 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $1.306 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $0.663 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Aug 30, 2006 | $0.036 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2005 | $1.329 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
VSCOX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Eytan Shapiro
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 29, 2004
17.68
17.7%
Eytan Shapiro, managing director, is the CIO of the Growth &Small Cap U.S. Equity Team. Mr. Shapiro has worked as a portfolio manager for JPMIM or its affiliates (or their predecessors) since 1989 and has been employed by the firm since 1985. Eytan holds a B.Sc. in economics from City University, London, an M.Phil. in economics from Oxford University, and is Series 66 licensed. He is a member of both the New York Society of Security Analysts and The CFA Institute, and a CFA charterholder. He began his investment career in 1982.
Lawrence Playford
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 31, 2018
4.0
4.0%
Lawrence Playford is Chief investment officer of the U.S. equity value group since 2016 and portfolio manager of JPMorgan’s U.S. equity value group since 2004. He began his investment career in 1993 and has a BBA from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Fordham University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.17 | 5.25 |
