Equity

RCSSX Royce Capital Fund - Small-Cap Portfolio

Multi-dimensional disciplined approach. The Fund combines multiple investment approaches (High Quality, Traditional Value, Special Situations)that have historically tended to perform well in different market environments.
Broad access to small-cap equities. A focus on stocks with above-average profitability, below-average leverage and attractive valuations.
A recognized pioneer of small-cap investing. One of the first open-end small-cap funds, managed for more than 40 years by the same portfolio manager—a recognized pioneer of small-cap investing. Flagship offering, one of the first open-end small-cap funds, whose history under Royce Investment Partner’s management dates back to November 1972.

Overview

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Fund Facts

Fund description

Small-cap value fund that focuses on companies with above-average profitability and low leverage that are selling at attractive valuations due to what Royce believes are temporary factors. Small-cap stocks' market caps are less than the largest stock in the Russell 2000® Index. Takes a contrarian value approach, looking for stocks with solid fundamentals in industries where pessimism runs high. Pursues opportunities when expectations are low and focuses on industries where Royce sees the greatest number of compelling bargains

Benchmark: Russell 2000 Value Index
Additional Benchmark: Russell 2000 Index
Fund Inception Date: 05/04/2007
Share Class Inception Date: 05/02/2006

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 05/01/2025

Gross Expense Ratio²: 1.43%
Net Expense Ratio^2,3: 1.33%
12b-1 Fee: 0.25%

Identifiers

Ticker: RCSSX
Fund Number: 285
CUSIP Code: 78080T501
Bloomberg Code: RCSSX US

Top Asset Allocation

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As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)

Top Asset Allocation
U.S. Investments98.38%
Non-U.S. Investments1.62%

Additional Fund Info

Asset Class: Equity
Morningstar Category⁴: Small Value
Lipper Classification: Small-Cap Core Funds
Investment Style: Value

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Royce Investment

Royce Investment Partners specializes in small-cap investing, managing both U.S. and international portfolios for individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. The firm is generally regarded as a pioneer in small-cap investing. Focusing on this distinctive asset class for more than 45 years has given Royce an unparalleled domain knowledge of the small-company investment universe.

Managed Fund Since 2003

Latest Insights

February 5, 2026

When will US small-caps reach the summit?

January 8, 2026

The Royce Roundtable: US small-caps looking strong in 2026

January 8, 2026

US small-caps stay positive, micro-caps take the lead

January 6, 2026

What’s next for US small-caps in 2026?

Portfolio

Assets

As of12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets: $174.08 Million

Asset Allocation

As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)

Asset Allocation
Holdings	Fund
U.S. Investments	98.38%
Non-U.S. Investments	1.62%

Holdings
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Diebold Nixdorf

Lear Corporation

IBEX

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

TD SYNNEX

Timberland Bancorp

M/I Homes

Unity Bancorp

Buckle (The)

PulteGroup

Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.

Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 13-3890607

For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.

Distributions per Share ($)

Year

Tax Information
Record Date	Ordinary Dividends Dividends paid by a fund that are derived from interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other types of ordinary income earned by the fund. For a fund that elects to pass through its foreign taxes paid (a non-cash item), a shareholder's allotted share of foreign taxes has been added to the “Ordinary Dividends” cash distributions received by the shareholder. If the fund passed through foreign taxes paid and later is refunded any portion of those taxes by a foreign tax authority, any interest paid to the fund on that refund is also required to be included in “Ordinary Dividends”.	Qualified Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” that may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate. To be eligible for the lower tax rates, certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the amount eligible for the reduced rate. This amount represents both cash distributions and non-cash amounts, such as foreign taxes paid, that have been allocated to shareholders.	Capital Gain Distributions	Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain	Non-Taxable Return Of Capital	Section 199a Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” generated by a real estate investment trust or earned by a fund from its investments in real estate investment trusts, subject to limitations. Individual (non-corporate) shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income for “Section 199A Dividends” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.	Foreign Tax Paid	Exempt Interest Dividends	Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds
Dec 10	0.1699	0.1699	0.6791	—	—	—	—	—	—

Dec 10

Supplemental Tax Information

Foreign Source Income: —
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends: —
Direct U.S. Government Obligations The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to earnings from US Treasury and certain other government securities may be categorized as a fund containing US government obligations. This income may be exempt from state personal income taxes. The percentage for direct US government obligation interests available for tax-exempt treatment may be limited in states that require the fund to meet certain minimum thresholds. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the availability of exemptions in their state.: —
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest: —
Dividends Received Deduction: 100.00%
Section 163(j): —
Indiana Resident Taxable Income: —
Utah Resident Taxable Income The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Utah income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Utah provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Utah (non-Utah municipal bonds) is taxable to Utah resident shareholders. Income earned from states that do not tax Utah obligations are also exempt. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.: —

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Documents

Fund Literature

Fund Literature
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Regulatory Documents

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Risks

The Fund invests primarily in micro-cap stocks, which may involve considerably more risk than investments in securities of larger-cap companies. The Fund’s broadly diversified portfolio does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities (measured at the time of investment), which may involve political, economic, currency, and other risks not encountered in U.S. investments.

Important Information

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. These portfolios are available as investment options under a variable annuity or variable life contract. Shares of the portfolios are offered only to insurance company separate accounts that fund certain variable annuity or life contracts. These portfolios may not be available in all states and may only be offered in certain variable products. Please refer to the prospectuses. Variable annuities are long-term, tax-deferred investment vehicles designed for retirement purposes. Gains from tax-deferred investments are taxable as ordinary income upon withdrawal. Withdrawals made prior to age 59 1/2 are subject to a 10% IRS penalty charge and/or surrender charges. Investments in a variable annuity are subject to market risks, including loss of principal. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the insurer.

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Reports and other information about the funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.

Royce & Associates, LP primarily conducts its business under the name Royce Investment Partners.

Distributed by Royce Fund Services, LLC. Member FINRA, SIPC.

The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.
Source: FTSE.

Footnotes

Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.
Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.
Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors.
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