About DFSGX
DF Dent Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund focusing on the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity market. Its primary objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in the equity securities of small-cap companies that demonstrate above-average growth potential. Managed by D.F. Dent & Company, Inc., the fund employs a disciplined, research-driven approach to portfolio construction, emphasizing quality and risk management. The fund typically maintains a concentrated portfolio, with significant weights in its top holdings, and invests across various sectors including technology, industrials, consumer cyclical, financial services, and healthcare.
The Institutional Shares class is designed to offer lower expense ratios for larger institutional investors, with the net expense ratio contractually capped to ensure cost efficiency through October 2025. The fund has established a record of strong long-term risk-adjusted performance, appealing to investors seeking exposure to dynamic, innovative small-cap companies. Its role in the financial market is to provide diversified access to growth opportunities among smaller, emerging U.S. businesses, filling an essential niche for portfolios targeting capital growth potential beyond large-cap equities.
Fund Family DF Dent Funds
Category Small Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DFSGX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index Russell 2000 Growth TR
DFSGX had a total return of 2.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.49%.
