Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class C (AFYCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.60% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 21.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.94% |
| Dividend Growth | 108.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 25.21 |
| YTD Return | 6.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.62% |
| 5-Year Return | 58.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.42 |
| 52-Week High | 25.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 51 |
| 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 15.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.01%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.00112 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $3.09474 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.01319 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.00857 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.03282 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.00712 | Aug 28, 2025 |