Jacob Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About JSCGX

What does JSCGX invest in?

The Jacob Small Cap Growth Fund typically dedicates at least 80% of its portfolio to smaller companies. These are defined as businesses whose market capitalization – the total value derived from their share price multiplied by the number of shares outstanding – falls within the range of the Russell 2000® Growth Index at the point of purchase. The fund's investment adviser utilizes an aggressive growth strategy. Additionally, direct investments in foreign companies will not exceed 25% of the fund's net assets.

What is the expense ratio of JSCGX?

Jacob Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class Shares (JSCGX) charges an expense ratio of 3.22%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is JSCGX?

Jacob Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class Shares (JSCGX) manages $8.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is JSCGX actively managed or an index fund?

JSCGX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (JSCGX's is 3.22%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was JSCGX launched?

Jacob Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class Shares (JSCGX) launched in February 2010 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has JSCGX performed?

JSCGX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.