DF Dent Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Shares (DFDSX)
| Fund Assets | 170.07M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 36.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 24.46 |
| YTD Return | 2.77% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.16% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.46% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.09 |
| 52-Week High | 25.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 48 |
| Inception Date | Nov 1, 2013 |
About DFDSX
DF Dent Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund that targets long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-cap U.S. companies with strong growth potential. Managed by D.F. Dent & Company, Inc., the fund employs an active management strategy focused on identifying businesses at the early stages of high-growth trajectories, often within emerging industries or among newer firms. Its portfolio is constructed with a relatively concentrated approach, typically holding a limited number of positions, with approximately 35% of assets allocated to its top 10 holdings. The fund spans several sectors, with notable representation in technology, healthcare, industrials, and consumer discretionary industries, featuring companies like Heico Corp, Guidewire Software, and Bio-Techne Corp among its largest investments. Designed for investors seeking exposure to dynamic, fast-growing segments of the equity market, the fund carries risks commonly associated with small-cap stocks, such as higher volatility and lower liquidity. With an expense ratio around 1.05% and a minimum initial investment requirement, the fund serves as a strategic option for those looking to participate in the potential upside of small-cap growth equities within a mutual fund structure.
Performance
DFDSX had a total return of 1.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.45%.
Equivalent Funds
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Other Share Classes
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| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| DFSGX | Institutional Shares | 0.95% |
Top 10 Holdings
36.49% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Perimeter Solutions, Inc. | PRM | 6.61% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 4.06% |
| Medpace Holdings, Inc. | MEDP | 3.68% |
| LandBridge Company LLC | LB | 3.58% |
| Novanta Inc. | NOVT | 3.34% |
| HEICO Corporation | HEI.A | 3.27% |
| Guidewire Software, Inc. | GWRE | 3.11% |
| Hayward Holdings, Inc. | HAYW | 3.01% |
| Repligen Corporation | RGEN | 2.98% |
| First American Treasury Obligations Fund | TMPXX | 2.86% |