Top-tier investments in American stock markets.

In the latest U.S. small-cap fund crash test, some of the industry's leading funds have emerged as the top performers. Here's a breakdown of the top five funds and their key performance indicators.

The Alger Small Cap Focus fund, managed by Amy Zhang, takes the number one spot with a total of 68 points in the crash test. This fund, with the ISIN code LU1339879758, ranks sixth in terms of 5-year maximum loss, recording a loss of just 31.01%. Despite a recent dip in one-year performance, Zhang's strategy seeks out companies with the potential to double within five years, making it a strong contender in the long run.

Eytan Shapiro's JPM US Small Cap Growth fund ranks third in the crash test, with an active management score of 20 points. Over the past five years, Shapiro's fund has outperformed all other 36 funds in the crash test by more than 151.2%. The fund's 5-year performance stands at an impressive 177.62%, making it a popular choice among investors.

BlackRock's BL American Small & Mid Caps and UBS Asset Management's UBS Small Caps USA round out the top five. The BL American Small & Mid Caps fund has a stress test score of 20 points, while UBS Small Caps USA has a performance of 21 points in the crash test.

It's worth noting that the SPDR MSCI USA Small Cap Value Weighted fund, with the ISIN code IE00BSPLC413, has seen a significant gain of more than 60% in the past one year. However, its recent performance success comes after a hard drought for years prior. The fund's volume in EUR million is 875.

The chart below provides a comprehensive overview of the total points, performance points, stress test points, active management points, 5-year performance, 5-year maximum loss, and fund volume in EUR million for the top five funds in the crash test.

Investors seeking a balanced approach to small-cap investing may find these top-performing funds a valuable addition to their portfolios. As always, it's essential to conduct thorough research and consider individual investment goals before making any decisions.