Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class A (AFNAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 21.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | 98.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 26.69 |
| YTD Return | -1.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.65 |
| 52-Week High | 29.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 51 |
| 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.
Performance
AFNAX had a total return of 8.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.97%.
Top 10 Holdings
40.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 5.66% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 5.28% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 5.12% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 4.63% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.57% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. | TRV | 3.58% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.22% |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | WMB | 2.94% |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 2.92% |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 2.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.02474 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.01665 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $3.11203 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.0296 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.02574 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.04939 | Sep 29, 2025 |