Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class I (AFNIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.82
+0.17 (0.66%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets1.73B
Expense Ratio0.60%
Min. Investment$25,000
Turnover21.00%
Dividend (ttm)3.54
Dividend Yield13.71%
Dividend Growth94.00%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 29, 2026
Previous Close25.65
YTD Return6.70%
1-Year Return16.79%
5-Year Return66.58%
52-Week Low19.60
52-Week High25.82
Beta (5Y)0.81
Holdings51
Inception DateJul 5, 2012

About AFNIX

The Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide investors with a consistent and growing stream of income, while also aiming for downside protection and long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of large-cap U.S. companies known for strong and reliable dividend payments, focusing on high-quality firms with solid dividend growth records. With a typical investment spread across 35 to 50 holdings, the fund covers sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, energy, and financial services, with its top allocations often including industry leaders like Broadcom, Eli Lilly, and Procter & Gamble. This fund is structured for institutional investors, featuring a relatively low expense ratio and a minimum investment threshold. Its strategy emphasizes stability and growing income, making it a notable choice for those seeking exposure to established, dividend-paying equities in the large value segment of the market. The fund’s disciplined approach, emphasizing steady earnings, diversified sector exposure, and a focus on downside protection, has contributed to its significance within the equity income category.

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

Performance

AFNIX had a total return of 16.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.22%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
AFNAXClass A0.85%
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
Jan 29, 2026$0.0219Jan 29, 2026
Dec 22, 2025$3.1179Dec 22, 2025
Nov 21, 2025$0.03514Nov 21, 2025
Oct 30, 2025$0.03154Oct 30, 2025
Sep 29, 2025$0.05488Sep 29, 2025
Aug 28, 2025$0.02943Aug 28, 2025
Full Dividend History