Cullen High Dividend Equity Fund Retail Class (CHDEX)
| Fund Assets | 681.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.99 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.78% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 13.49 |
| YTD Return | 3.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.72% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.85 |
| 52-Week High | 14.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.71 |
| Holdings | 43 |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 2003 |
About CHDEX
Cullen High Dividend Equity Fund Retail Class is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating long-term capital appreciation and consistent income. This fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend-paying common stocks from medium- and large-capitalization companies, with a preference for those offering yields higher than the average for the S&P 500 Index. It may allocate up to 30% of its portfolio to foreign securities and can include holdings like ADRs, REITs, MLPs, and preferred stocks, though it generally avoids complex derivatives. The fund is categorized within the Large Value segment, indicating an emphasis on established companies considered undervalued relative to their fundamentals. Managed by experienced professionals, its portfolio is diversified across sectors such as financial services, technology, consumer defensives, and healthcare. The fund seeks to balance potential for asset growth with steady income, making it notable for investors interested in equity exposure with a focus on dividends. With a moderate expense ratio and a required minimum investment, it stands as a solution for individuals seeking exposure to U.S. and select international high-dividend equities.
Performance
CHDEX had a total return of 17.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.64%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLCSX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Stock Fund | 0.79% |
| FALAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund - Class A | 1.08% |
| FLCCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund - Class C | 1.84% |
| FDECX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Capital Development Fund - Class C | 1.68% |
| FIDLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund - Class Z | 0.70% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.69% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 3.55% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 3.54% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 3.45% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 3.41% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 3.39% |
| Siemens AG ADR | SIEB.DE | 3.31% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. | TRV | 3.29% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.27% |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 3.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.0428 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.0141 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.7738 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.0266 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.016 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0162 | Sep 30, 2025 |