AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class I (AUEIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.55B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 21.75% |
| Dividend Growth | -18.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.23 |
| YTD Return | 3.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.66% |
| 5-Year Return | 42.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.78 |
| 52-Week High | 18.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.82 |
| Holdings | 179 |
| Inception Date | Jul 9, 2012 |
About AUEIX
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class I is a mutual fund designed to deliver total return through a distinctive low-risk, defensive investment approach. The fund primarily invests in U.S. large-cap stocks, focusing on companies with high-quality characteristics—such as stable earnings and robust profit margins. Utilizing a systematic process, it seeks to construct a portfolio that aims to lower overall volatility while achieving returns comparable to the broader equity market over a full market cycle. A key feature of this fund is its emphasis on downside risk management, aiming to provide investors with more protection during market downturns. The portfolio is diversified across multiple sectors, with notable concentrations in health care, consumer staples, financials, and industrials, and less exposure to more volatile sectors like information technology. This allocation is intended to enhance risk-adjusted returns and stability for investors. The fund is regularly recognized for its risk management discipline in the large blend category and is suited for institutions or investors seeking exposure to high-quality U.S. equities with a focus on consistent performance and lower market risk.
Performance
AUEIX had a total return of 5.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 20.49%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTCIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Institutional Shares | 0.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Purpose Cash Investment | n/a | 2.71% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 1.55% |
| Monster Beverage Corporation | MNST | 1.51% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.51% |
| Waste Management, Inc. | WM | 1.50% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 1.50% |
| Chubb Limited | CB | 1.50% |
| AT&T Inc. | T | 1.49% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.49% |
| Veeva Systems Inc. | VEEV | 1.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $4.0067 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $4.92014 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $5.33178 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $2.56558 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.812 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.34258 | Dec 23, 2020 |