First American Investment Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

FSCCX Fund  USD 35.11  0.12  0.34%   
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 1.0, which means possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. First American returns are very sensitive to returns on the market. As the market goes up or down, First American is expected to follow.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Fair

 
Weak
 
Strong
Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in First American Investment are ranked lower than 10 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly fragile fundamental indicators, First American may actually be approaching a critical reversion point that can send shares even higher in February 2026.
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First American Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  3,246  in First American Investment on October 29, 2025 and sell it today you would earn a total of  265.00  from holding First American Investment or generate 8.16% return on investment over 90 days. First American Investment is currently producing 0.134% returns and takes up 1.0374% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 9% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than First, and 98% of all traded equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns over the next 90 trading days.
  Expected Return   
       Risk  
Assuming the 90 days horizon First American is expected to generate 1.38 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.38 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.13 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.07 per unit of risk.

First American Current Valuation

Undervalued
Today
35.11
Please note that First American's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be undervalued. First American Investment shows a prevailing Real Value of $38.27 per share. The current price of the fund is $35.11. We determine the value of First American Investment 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 First American is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of First Mutual Fund. However, First American'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  35.11 Real  38.27 Hype  35.11 Naive  35.75
The intrinsic value of First American'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 First American'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.
38.27
Real Value
39.31
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of First American Investment helps investors to forecast how First 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 First American more accurately as focusing exclusively on First American's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowerMiddle BandUpper
33.2334.6536.07
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
34.0735.1136.15
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
34.7235.7536.79
Details

First American Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price

The tendency of First Mutual Fund price to converge on an average value over time is a known aspect in finance that investors have used since the beginning of the stock market for forecasting. However, many studies suggest that some traded equity instruments are consistently mispriced before traders' demand and supply correct the spread. One possible conclusion to this anomaly is that these stocks have additional risk, for which investors demand compensation in the form of extra returns.
Current PriceHorizonTarget PriceOdds to move above the current price in 90 days
 35.11 90 days 35.11 
about 11.41
Based on a normal probability distribution, the odds of First American to move above the current price in 90 days from now is about 11.41 (This First American Investment probability density function shows the probability of First Mutual Fund to fall within a particular range of prices over 90 days) .
Assuming the 90 days horizon First American has a beta of 1.0. This usually indicates First American Investment market returns are sensitive to returns on the market. As the market goes up or down, First American is expected to follow. Additionally First American Investment has an alpha of 0.0551, implying that it can generate a 0.0551 percent excess return over Dow Jones Industrial after adjusting for the inherited market risk (beta).
   First American Price Density   
       Price  

Predictive Modules for First American

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as First American Investment. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the mutual fund market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the mutual fund market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of First American's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
34.0735.1136.15
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
31.6038.2739.31
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
34.7235.7536.79
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowerMiddle BandUpper
33.2334.6536.07
Details

First American Risk Indicators

For the most part, the last 10-20 years have been a very volatile time for the stock market. First American is not an exception. The market had few large corrections towards the First American's value, including both sudden drops in prices as well as massive rallies. These swings have made and broken many portfolios. An investor can limit the violent swings in their portfolio by implementing a hedging strategy designed to limit downside losses. If you hold First American Investment, one way to have your portfolio be protected is to always look up for changing volatility and market elasticity of First American within the framework of very fundamental risk indicators.
α
Alpha over Dow Jones
0.06
β
Beta against Dow Jones1.00
σ
Overall volatility
1.22
Ir
Information ratio 0.05

First American Alerts and Suggestions

In today's market, stock alerts give investors the competitive edge they need to time the market and increase returns. Checking the ongoing alerts of First American for significant developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Suggestions and notifications for First American Investment can help investors quickly react to important events or material changes in technical or fundamental conditions and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
Latest headline from thelincolnianonline.com: Nuveen Global High Income Fund Short Interest Down 88.4 percent in December
The fund retains 99.14% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities

First American Fundamentals Growth

First Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of First American, and First American 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 First Mutual Fund performance.

About First American Performance

Evaluating First American's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if First American 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 First American 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 market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks of small-capitalization companies. Nuveen Small is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in the United States.

Things to note about First American Investment performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about First American for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for First American Investment help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
Latest headline from thelincolnianonline.com: Nuveen Global High Income Fund Short Interest Down 88.4 percent in December
The fund retains 99.14% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
Evaluating First American's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate First American's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing First American'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 First American's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining First American'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 First American's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of First American's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of First American's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into First American's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating First American's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact First American'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 First Mutual Fund

First American financial ratios help investors to determine whether First 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 First with respect to the benefits of owning First American security.
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