Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class A (AFNAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.51
0.00 (0.00%)
Jun 27, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
2.29%
Fund Assets 1.83B
Expense Ratio 0.85%
Min. Investment $2,500
Turnover n/a
Dividend (ttm) 1.79
Dividend Yield 6.62%
Dividend Growth 146.91%
Payout Frequency Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date May 29, 2025
Previous Close 25.51
YTD Return 2.90%
1-Year Return 8.56%
5-Year Return 68.75%
52-Week Low 22.35
52-Week High 27.37
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 48
Inception Date Jul 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
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AFNAX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

AFNAX had a total return of 8.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.90%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
AFNIX Class I 0.60%
AFYCX Class C 1.60%

Top 10 Holdings

39.23% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Eli Lilly and Company LLY 4.88%
AbbVie Inc. ABBV 4.76%
Broadcom Inc. AVGO 4.34%
The Williams Companies, Inc. WMB 4.15%
The Procter & Gamble Company PG 3.90%
Johnson & Johnson JNJ 3.80%
Mondelez International, Inc. MDLZ 3.58%
The Travelers Companies, Inc. TRV 3.39%
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. MMC 3.37%
McDonald's Corporation MCD 3.07%
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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
May 29, 2025 $0.0229 May 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025 $0.0253 Apr 29, 2025
Mar 28, 2025 $0.05918 Mar 28, 2025
Feb 27, 2025 $0.0275 Feb 27, 2025
Jan 30, 2025 $0.03131 Jan 30, 2025
Dec 20, 2024 $1.40634 Dec 20, 2024
Full Dividend History