Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class R (ASIRX)
| Fund Assets | 75.01M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.88% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 38.55% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
| Dividend Growth | 187.25% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.72 |
| YTD Return | -8.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.53% |
| 5-Year Return | -37.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.45 |
| 52-Week High | 12.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 106 |
| Inception Date | Jan 27, 2003 |
About ASIRX
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class R is a mutual fund that focuses on investing in U.S. small-cap companies with strong growth potential. The fund primarily targets equity securities of businesses that have been identified through fundamental research as exhibiting promising growth characteristics, aiming to capitalize on innovation and expansion within the small-cap segment. Its portfolio is diversified across various sectors, with notable holdings in technology, consumer cyclical, industrials, and healthcare companies. The fund maintains a concentrated approach, with a significant portion of assets allocated to its top holdings. With a moderate turnover rate, it strives to balance the pursuit of growth opportunities with prudent management of trading activity. By concentrating on smaller companies, the fund plays a vital role in providing investors exposure to a segment of the market often associated with entrepreneurial activity and potential for dynamic performance, serving both institutional and retirement-focused investors seeking participation in U.S. small-cap growth trends.
Performance
ASIRX had a total return of 17.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.28%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.47% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Chime Financial, Inc. | CHYM | 4.96% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 3.44% |
| Guardant Health, Inc. | GH | 3.36% |
| Bombardier Inc. | BBD.B | 2.77% |
| GeneDx Holdings Corp. | WGS | 2.55% |
| Gates Industrial Corporation plc | GTES | 2.45% |
| Insmed Incorporated | INSM | 2.42% |
| Tutor Perini Corporation | TPC | 2.24% |
| Natera, Inc. | NTRA | 2.21% |
| Forte Biosciences, Inc. | FBRX | 2.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.4912 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.171 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $1.5497 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $3.7739 | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $2.7428 | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.5785 | Dec 15, 2017 |