Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class I (AFNIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.58
0.00 (0.00%)
Jun 27, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
2.32%
Fund Assets 1.83B
Expense Ratio 0.60%
Min. Investment $25,000
Turnover n/a
Dividend (ttm) 1.85
Dividend Yield 7.23%
Dividend Growth 137.00%
Payout Frequency Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date May 29, 2025
Previous Close 25.58
YTD Return 2.94%
1-Year Return 8.71%
5-Year Return 75.21%
52-Week Low 22.41
52-Week High 27.44
Beta (5Y) 0.79
Holdings 48
Inception Date Jul 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
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AFNIX
Share Class Class I
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

AFNIX had a total return of 8.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.40%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
AFNAX Class A 0.85%
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 $0.02811 May 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025 $0.03004 Apr 29, 2025
Mar 28, 2025 $0.06441 Mar 28, 2025
Feb 27, 2025 $0.03236 Feb 27, 2025
Jan 30, 2025 $0.0366 Jan 30, 2025
Dec 20, 2024 $1.41206 Dec 20, 2024
Full Dividend History