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JSMGX Triton Fund

Our in-depth fundamental research strategy seeks differentiated small-cap companies with the potential to quickly grow into mid-size companies.

NAV
$27.96
As of 02/27/2026

1-Day Change
-$0.16 (-0.57%)
As of 02/27/2026

YTD Return
4.37%
As of 02/27/2026

Morningstar Medalist Rating ™

Silver Morningstar Analyst Rating
As of 11/21/2025

Overview

ABOUT THIS FUND

A moderately positioned, small-mid-cap growth fund seeking to provide consistent relative returns with lower volatility than the index. The Fund invests in small-cap companies with differentiated business models and sustainable competitive advantages that are positioned to grow market share regardless of economic conditions.

WHY INVEST IN THIS FUND

Unique Business Models
Seeks small-cap companies that stand out from competitors – through differentiated business models, innovative approaches or unique products or services – that are using their competitive advantages to grow over a multi-year time frame.

Deep, Specialized Team
In-depth fundamental research supported by a team of analysts, a team of small mid-cap specialists and a portfolio management team with experience looking for small-cap companies early in their life cycle that have the potential to grow into mid-size companies.

Moderate Approach to Growth
The Fund offers the potential for capital appreciation through exposure to small companies having the potential to quickly grow into mid-size companies with a focus on resilient business models positioned to weather a variety of market environments.

Strong Risk-Adjusted Performance vs. Peers

10-Year Rankings in Morningstar Small Growth Category (480 funds) as of 12/31/25

10-Year Rankings in Morningstar Small Growth Category (482 funds) as of 9/30/25

Triton Fund 3-Year rankings in Morningstar Small Growth Category as of 12/31/25: Alpha –52nd percentile ranked 291 of 535 funds, Sharpe Ratio – 54th percentile ranked 298 of 535 funds, Standard Deviation – 95th percentile ranked 504 of 535 funds and Beta – 91st percentile ranked 483 of 535 funds.

Portfolio Management

Jonathan Coleman, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1994. Joined Firm in 1994.

Scott Stutzman, CFA

Portfolio Manager | Research Analyst

Industry since 2001. Joined Firm in 2007.

Aaron Schaechterle

Portfolio Manager | Research Analyst

Industry since 2006. Joined Firm in 2022.

Performance

RETURNS (%) (As of 12/31/2025)
Triton Fund - I Shares
 
3M YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Inception
(02/25/2005)
Triton Fund - I Shares 4.75 9.69 9.69 11.55 2.57 9.59 11.02
RETURNS (%) (As of 01/31/2026)
Triton Fund - I Shares
 
3M YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Inception
(02/25/2005)
Triton Fund - I Shares 5.21 3.10 8.53 9.55 3.37 10.81 11.14
Calendar Year Returns (%)
Triton Fund - I Shares
2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Triton Fund - I Shares 9.69 10.41 14.62 -23.63 7.10 28.54 28.45 -5.13 27.07 10.59

Morningstar Percentile

 (As of 01/31/2026) 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR SINCE INCEPTION
Percentile Ranking 38 58 56 60 7
US Fund Small Growth | Rank/Count 216/534 315/526 266/513 286/472 25/376
 (As of 02/28/2026) 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR SINCE INCEPTION
Percentile Ranking 45 60 47 65 8
US Fund Small Growth | Rank / Count 250/534 326/526 228/513 310/472 28/376

Returns-Based Statistics (As of 01/31/2026 Class I Shares)

RISK / REWARD
VS. Russell 2500 Growth TR USD
3YR 5YR
Information Ratio -0.35 0.05
Alpha -1.00 0.09
Tracking Error 5.86 5.93
Beta 0.81 0.82
R-squared (%) 90.46 92.07
UP/DOWN MARKET CAPTURE (%)
Russell 2500 Growth TR USD
3YR 5YR
Up Capture Ratio 74.22 80.58
Down Capture Ratio 81.84 85.31
STANDARD DEVIATION 3YR 5YR
Triton Fund 15.60 17.06
Russell 2500 Growth TR USD 18.42 19.90
SHARPE RATIO 3YR 5YR
Triton Fund 0.28 0.00
Russell 2500 Growth TR USD 0.36 -0.02
Annual Fees & Expenses (As of the most recent prospectus)
CLASS I SHARES
Management Fees 0.64%
Other Expenses 0.14%
Total Gross Expenses 0.78%
Waivers 0.00%
Total Net Expenses 0.78%

Portfolio

Index represents the Russell 2500™ Growth Index.

Top Holdings (As of 01/31/2026)
% of Fund
AST SpaceMobile Inc 3.18
Teledyne Technologies Inc 2.64
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc 2.35
Glaukos Corp 2.23
Flex Ltd 2.20
Rentokil Initial PLC (ADR) 1.95
LPL Financial Holdings Inc 1.83
Casey's General Stores Inc 1.79
Globus Medical Inc 1.78
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc 1.72
TOTAL 21.67
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Portfolio Characteristics (As of 01/31/2026)
  FUND INDEX
Number of Holdings
Equity Issues
121 1105
Market Capitalization
Weighted Average
$11.08B $5.69B
Portfolio Turnover Rate
(1-year trailing)
24.18% -
Price/Earnings Ratio
(1-year forward)
18.37 20.34
Price/Book Ratio
4.25 4.46
Earnings Growth Rate
(1-year forward)
16.73% 26.72%
Sector Allocation % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 01/31/2026
Regional Allocation % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 01/31/2026
Developed vs Emerging Markets % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 01/31/2026
Market Capitalization Range of Equity Holdings % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 01/31/2026

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