About DFMGX
DF Dent Midcap Growth Fund Institutional Shares is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. exchange-listed equity securities of medium-sized companies. The fund emphasizes growth-oriented businesses with strong and sustainable earnings prospects, seeking holdings that the adviser considers to be reasonably valued in relation to their growth potential. Its portfolio is diversified across sectors such as real estate, basic materials, healthcare, industrials, technology, and financial services, with notable concentrations in its top ten holdings, which make up over 40% of assets.
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in mid-cap equities, defined by the adviser as companies within the market capitalization range of the Russell Midcap Growth Index. The investment process is led by a team of experienced managers at D.F. Dent & Company, Inc., a fully independent and research-focused firm. The fund is known for its disciplined process, moderate portfolio turnover, and a preference for companies demonstrating superior long-term growth characteristics. As an institutional share class, it is designed for larger investors seeking exposure to U.S. mid-cap growth equities and rigorous active management within the mid-cap segment of the equity market.
Fund Family DF Dent Funds
Category Mid-Cap Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DFMGX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index Russell MidCap Growth TR
DFMGX had a total return of -9.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.60%.
