Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class C (AFYCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.60% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.33% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.18 |
| YTD Return | 2.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.17% |
| 5-Year Return | 68.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.07 |
| 52-Week High | 27.04 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 48 |
| Inception Date | Jan 31, 2013 |
About AFYCX
Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide current and growing income, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. Actively managed by Bahl & Gaynor, Inc., the fund primarily invests in large-cap U.S. companies that have a consistent track record of paying dividends. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to equity securities with a focus on reliable income generation, targeting investors who prioritize dividend income alongside potential capital growth. The portfolio typically holds about 48 stocks, reflecting a selective approach to dividend-paying equities. The fund distributes income monthly, offering a notable dividend yield, and appeals to investors seeking a steady income stream from established companies. With a multi-billion dollar asset base and a minimum investment requirement, it plays a role as a conservative equity income fund within a diversified portfolio, emphasizing stability and income growth over time.
Performance
AFYCX had a total return of 8.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.66%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | $0.00715 | May 29, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.01056 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.04247 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.01282 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $0.01529 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.38947 | Dec 20, 2024 |