Applied Finance Explorer Fund Institutional Shares (AFDZX)
| Fund Assets | 963.75M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Min. Investment | $10,000 |
| Turnover | 37.29% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.06% |
| Dividend Growth | 33.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.68 |
| YTD Return | 2.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.04% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.44 |
| 52-Week High | 24.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 142 |
| Inception Date | Jun 11, 2015 |
About AFDZX
Applied Finance Explorer Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund that primarily focuses on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing in the equity securities of small and mid-sized companies. The fund’s strategy emphasizes identifying undervalued businesses within the small value segment, seeking to capitalize on growth and intrinsic value opportunities. Its portfolio spans various industries, with significant allocations to financial services, industrials, consumer defensive, and technology sectors. The fund maintains a diversified approach, holding a broad mix of companies and typically limiting exposure to the top holdings to reduce concentration risk. Managed with institutional investors in mind, this share class offers a relatively low expense ratio and a moderate turnover rate, providing a cost-efficient vehicle for accessing the small and mid-cap value universe. The Applied Finance Explorer Fund Institutional Shares plays an important role in the market by supporting the capital needs of emerging and growing enterprises, while offering investors exposure to segments often associated with higher growth potential and volatility.
Performance
AFDZX had a total return of 17.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.55%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| AFDVX | Investor Class | 1.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
12.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 1.86% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 1.52% |
| Enova International, Inc. | ENVA | 1.21% |
| Dana Incorporated | DAN | 1.15% |
| Commercial Metals Company | CMC | 1.14% |
| InterDigital, Inc. | IDCC | 1.10% |
| Patrick Industries, Inc. | PATK | 1.02% |
| Jackson Financial Inc. | JXN | 1.02% |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | UTHR | 0.99% |
| Peabody Energy Corporation | BTU | 0.98% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.7235 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.542 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.1874 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.3232 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.1652 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.0608 | Dec 18, 2020 |