Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund Institutional Shares (BCSSX)
| Fund Assets | 494.99M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.11% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 11.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 23.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 100.00% |
| Dividend Growth | -11.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.28 |
| YTD Return | -12.76% |
| 1-Year Return | -21.38% |
| 5-Year Return | -45.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.79 |
| 52-Week High | 27.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 40 |
| Inception Date | Dec 15, 2011 |
About BCSSX
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to invest in the equity securities of U.S.-based companies with total operating revenues of $500 million or less at the time of purchase. The fund focuses on identifying and supporting Exceptional Growth Companies, seeking to capture long-term capital appreciation by targeting firms demonstrating strong and sustainable growth potential. Its investment mandate is primarily concentrated in the small growth segment, with notable exposure to sectors like technology and healthcare. The portfolio frequently allocates significant weight to a concentrated group of companies, as reflected by its substantial percentage of assets in its top holdings. Recognized for its fundamental-driven approach, the fund is managed by an experienced team and is typically available to institutional investors through its Institutional Shares class. With a disciplined, research-intensive strategy, Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund Institutional Shares plays a notable role in providing diversified access to innovative and rapidly expanding small-cap companies within the U.S. equity market.
Performance
BCSSX had a total return of -21.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 23.02%.
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% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| BCSIX | Investor Shares | 1.31% |
Top 10 Holdings
48.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Veeva Systems Inc. | VEEV | 6.02% |
| Datadog, Inc. | DDOG | 5.71% |
| AppFolio, Inc. | APPF | 5.23% |
| Guidewire Software, Inc. | GWRE | 5.21% |
| Repligen Corporation | RGEN | 5.12% |
| Manhattan Associates, Inc. | MANH | 4.81% |
| Xometry, Inc. | XMTR | 4.65% |
| Tyler Technologies, Inc. | TYL | 4.51% |
| Vericel Corporation | VCEL | 3.69% |
| Cognex Corporation | CGNX | 3.62% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $23.5936 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $26.7341 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | $6.534 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | $7.7805 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | $10.85398 | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $9.94283 | Dec 14, 2020 |