Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class A (AFNAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.16
0.00 (0.00%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026
Fund Assets1.44B
Expense Ratio0.85%
Min. Investment$2,500
Turnover21.00%
Dividend (ttm)3.47
Dividend Yield13.05%
Dividend Growth98.12%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 26, 2026
Previous Close25.16
YTD Return4.35%
1-Year Return15.56%
5-Year Return47.06%
52-Week Low22.35
52-Week High27.62
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings51
Inception DateJul 5, 2012

About AFNAX

The Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating current and growing income for its investors, with additional objectives of mitigating downside risk and achieving long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying, large-cap U.S. listed equities, maintaining a "large blend" investment style that targets a balance of growth and value stocks. Its portfolio is concentrated in leading companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, industrials, and energy—examples of top holdings include Broadcom, Eli Lilly, Merck, PepsiCo, and Chevron. Notably, approximately 39.6% of assets are allocated to its ten largest positions, reflecting a selective approach. The fund is distinguished by a relatively low turnover rate, suggesting a long-term investment perspective. With a moderate yield and a front-load share class structure, the fund caters to investors seeking dividend income combined with potential equity market participation and a focus on quality, income-generating businesses.

Fund Family Bahl & Gaynor Inc.
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AFNAX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

AFNAX had a total return of 15.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.29%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
AFNIXClass I0.60%
AFYCXClass C1.60%

Top 10 Holdings

40.70% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY5.66%
Johnson & JohnsonJNJ5.28%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO5.12%
AbbVie Inc.ABBV4.63%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT4.57%
The Travelers Companies, Inc.TRV3.58%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPM3.22%
The Williams Companies, Inc.WMB2.94%
The Procter & Gamble CompanyPG2.92%
NextEra Energy, Inc.NEE2.78%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Feb 26, 2026$0.02474Feb 26, 2026
Jan 29, 2026$0.01665Jan 29, 2026
Dec 22, 2025$3.11203Dec 22, 2025
Nov 21, 2025$0.0296Nov 21, 2025
Oct 30, 2025$0.02574Oct 30, 2025
Sep 29, 2025$0.04939Sep 29, 2025
Full Dividend History