Artisan Small Cap Fund Investor Shares (ARTSX)
| Fund Assets | 974.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.23% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 58.94% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 37.00 |
| YTD Return | 5.75% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.87% |
| 5-Year Return | -18.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.80 |
| 52-Week High | 38.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.21 |
| Holdings | 55 |
| Inception Date | Mar 28, 1995 |
About ARTSX
Artisan Small Cap Fund Investor Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in small-cap U.S. companies. The fund primarily targets growth-oriented businesses, constructing a diversified portfolio that spans sectors such as healthcare, technology, and industrials. Its investment approach relies on fundamental analysis, aiming to identify companies with strong competitive positions and the potential for above-average earnings growth. The fund typically maintains at least 80% of its assets in small-cap common stocks, adhering to the standards for the small growth category. Artisan Small Cap Fund Investor Shares is supported by an experienced management team, with several members serving for more than a decade. The fund’s holdings are relatively concentrated, with the top ten positions representing a substantial portion of assets, reflecting a high-conviction strategy. It appeals to investors seeking exposure to dynamic, smaller U.S. companies that may offer significant growth opportunities but also exhibit higher volatility and risk compared to large-cap counterparts. The fund’s role in the market centers on providing access to the small-cap growth segment, a key component of portfolio diversification for investors looking beyond large, established firms.
Performance
ARTSX had a total return of 12.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.90%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FKICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Stock K6 Fund | 0.60% |
| FSCDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Fund - Class A | 1.20% |
| FCDTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund - Class M | 1.39% |
| FSOPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 0.77% |
| FCDIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund - Class I | 0.87% |
Top 10 Holdings
33.09% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendis Pharma A/S | ASND | 5.31% |
| Penumbra, Inc. | PEN | 3.56% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 3.43% |
| VSE Corporation | VSEC | 3.41% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. | MTSI | 3.11% |
| Procore Technologies, Inc. | PCOR | 3.03% |
| Lattice Semiconductor Corporation | LSCC | 2.90% |
| Flex Ltd. | FLEX | 2.88% |
| The Vita Coco Company, Inc. | COCO | 2.84% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 2.62% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | $2.9119 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $1.83207 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | $0.07809 | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $5.0721 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $2.7047 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | $2.646 | Nov 21, 2019 |