# Alger Small Cap Growth A (ALSAX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/ALSAX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:08 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Alger Small Cap Growth A (ALSAX), nexqual.com/ALSAX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 13.23 (+0.08% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 13.22 · day 13.23–13.23 · 52w 9.89–14.56 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +15.3% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y -9.7% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +15.3% | -9.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +15.4% | -2.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.6% | 24.9% |
| Max drawdown | -19.2% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -48.5% (Nov 2021→Mar 2025) |

## Peers
AMGAX (Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Class) USD 17.88 +0.00% · ACAAX (Alger Capital Appreciation Fund) USD 43.18 -0.00% · ALGAX (Alger International Focus Fund ) USD 20.62 -0.00% · ARSVX (AMG River Road Small Cap Value ) USD 14.99 +0.00% · ALBAX (Alger Growth & Income  Fund Cla) USD 103.71 +0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/ALSAX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt