Dreyfus Midcap Index Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

DMIDX Fund  USD 34.24  0.03  0.09%   
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 1.17, which means a somewhat significant risk relative to the market. As the market goes up, the company is expected to outperform it. However, if the market returns are negative, Dreyfus Midcap will likely underperform.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Dreyfus Midcap Index are ranked lower than 15 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly weak fundamental indicators, Dreyfus Midcap may actually be approaching a critical reversion point that can send shares even higher in December 2024.
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Expense Ratio0.2500
  

Dreyfus Midcap Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  3,054  in Dreyfus Midcap Index on September 1, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  370.00  from holding Dreyfus Midcap Index or generate 12.12% return on investment over 90 days. Dreyfus Midcap Index is currently producing 0.1831% returns and takes up 0.9342% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 8% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than DREYFUS, and 97% 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 Dreyfus Midcap is expected to generate 1.25 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.25 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.2 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.2 per unit of risk.

Dreyfus Midcap Current Valuation

Fairly Valued
Today
34.24
Please note that Dreyfus Midcap's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be fairly valued. Dreyfus Midcap Index shows a prevailing Real Value of $33.72 per share. The current price of the fund is $34.24. We determine the value of Dreyfus Midcap Index from reviewing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we advise acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will submerge.
Since Dreyfus Midcap is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of DREYFUS Mutual Fund. However, Dreyfus Midcap's 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  34.24 Real  33.72 Hype  34.24 Naive  34.55
The intrinsic value of Dreyfus Midcap's 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 Dreyfus Midcap's 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.
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Dreyfus Midcap Index helps investors to forecast how DREYFUS 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 Dreyfus Midcap more accurately as focusing exclusively on Dreyfus Midcap's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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Dreyfus Midcap Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Dreyfus Midcap's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Dreyfus Midcap Index, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Dreyfus Midcap's 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 = 0.196

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Based on monthly moving average Dreyfus Midcap is performing at about 15% of its full potential. 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 Dreyfus Midcap by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.

Dreyfus Midcap Fundamentals Growth

DREYFUS Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Dreyfus Midcap, and Dreyfus Midcap 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 DREYFUS Mutual Fund performance.

About Dreyfus Midcap Performance

Evaluating Dreyfus Midcap's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Dreyfus Midcap 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 Dreyfus Midcap 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.
To pursue its goal, the fund generally is fully invested in stocks included in the SP MidCap 400 Index and in futures whose performance is tied to the index. It generally invests in all of the stocks in the SP MidCap 400 Index in proportion to their weighting in the index. The SP MidCap 400 Index is an unmanaged index of 400 common stocks of medium-size companies.

Things to note about Dreyfus Midcap Index performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Dreyfus Midcap for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Dreyfus Midcap Index help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
The fund retains 99.5% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
Evaluating Dreyfus Midcap's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Dreyfus Midcap's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Dreyfus Midcap's 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 Dreyfus Midcap's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Dreyfus Midcap's 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 Dreyfus Midcap's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Dreyfus Midcap's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Dreyfus Midcap's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Dreyfus Midcap's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Dreyfus Midcap's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Dreyfus Midcap's 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 DREYFUS Mutual Fund

Dreyfus Midcap financial ratios help investors to determine whether DREYFUS 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 DREYFUS with respect to the benefits of owning Dreyfus Midcap security.
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