Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class I (AFNIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $25,000 |
| Turnover | 21.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | 266.97% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 21.57 |
| YTD Return | 1.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.63% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.38 |
| 52-Week High | 27.69 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.86 |
| Holdings | 51 |
| 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.
Performance
AFNIX had a total return of 12.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.66%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | $3.25108 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.02961 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.0219 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $3.1179 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.03514 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.03154 | Oct 30, 2025 |