Alger Funds Mid Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

AFOZX Fund  USD 16.14  0.04  0.25%   
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 1.15, which signifies a somewhat significant risk relative to the market. Alger Funds returns are very sensitive to returns on the market. As the market goes up or down, Alger Funds is expected to follow.

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Over the last 90 days Alger Funds Mid has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to fund investors. In spite of weak performance in the last few months, the Fund's basic indicators remain fairly strong which may send shares a bit higher in April 2025. The current disturbance may also be a sign of long term up-swing for the fund investors.
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Expense Ratio Date6th of April 2023
  

Alger Funds Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,858  in Alger Funds Mid on December 21, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (244.00) from holding Alger Funds Mid or give up 13.13% of portfolio value over 90 days. Alger Funds Mid is currently producing negative expected returns and takes up 1.9896% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 17% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Alger, and 99% of all traded equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns over the next 90 trading days.
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Assuming the 90 days horizon Alger Funds is expected to under-perform the market. In addition to that, the company is 2.34 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about -0.11 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.04 per unit of volatility.

Alger Funds Current Valuation

Undervalued
Today
16.14
Please note that Alger Funds' price fluctuation is not too volatile at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be undervalued. Alger Funds Mid shows a prevailing Real Value of $16.49 per share. The current price of the fund is $16.14. We determine the value of Alger Funds Mid from analyzing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we favor acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will blend.
Since Alger Funds is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Alger Mutual Fund. However, Alger Funds' intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  16.14 Real  16.49 Hype  16.14 Naive  17.28
The intrinsic value of Alger Funds' stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Alger Funds' stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
16.49
Real Value
18.48
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Alger Funds Mid helps investors to forecast how Alger mutual fund's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Alger Funds more accurately as focusing exclusively on Alger Funds' fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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14.8716.4818.10
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14.1516.1418.13
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LowNext ValueHigh
15.2917.2819.27
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Alger Funds Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Alger Funds' investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Alger Funds Mid, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Alger Funds' price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

Sharpe Ratio = -0.1099

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Estimated Market Risk

 1.99
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83% of assets are more volatile

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Most of other assets have higher returns

Risk-Adjusted Return

 -0.11
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Most of other assets perform better
Based on monthly moving average Alger Funds is not performing at its full potential. However, if added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Alger Funds by adding Alger Funds to a well-diversified portfolio.

Alger Funds Fundamentals Growth

Alger Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Alger Funds, and Alger Funds fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Alger Mutual Fund performance.
Total Asset278.24 M

About Alger Funds Performance

Evaluating Alger Funds' performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Alger Funds has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Alger Funds has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of mid-cap companies. Alger Mid is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in the United States.

Things to note about Alger Funds Mid performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Alger Funds for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Alger Funds Mid help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
Alger Funds Mid generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
The fund holds about 6.78% of its assets under management (AUM) in cash
Evaluating Alger Funds' performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Alger Funds' mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Alger Funds' financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Alger Funds' stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Alger Funds' industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating Alger Funds' management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Alger Funds' management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Alger Funds' mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Alger Funds' potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Alger Funds' mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Alger Funds' mutual fund market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

Other Information on Investing in Alger Mutual Fund

Alger Funds financial ratios help investors to determine whether Alger Mutual Fund is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Alger with respect to the benefits of owning Alger Funds security.
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