Dearborn Partners Rising Dividend Fund Class A Shares (DRDAX)
| Fund Assets | 556.90M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.20% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 14.20% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.81 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.08% |
| Dividend Growth | -44.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 24.91 |
| YTD Return | 1.66% |
| 1-Year Return | -0.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 42.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.63 |
| 52-Week High | 27.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 51 |
| Inception Date | Apr 10, 2013 |
About DRDAX
Dearborn Partners Rising Dividend Fund Class A Shares is a mutual fund focused on delivering current income, rising income over time, and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in high-quality, dividend-growing U.S. companies. The fund typically maintains a diversified portfolio of approximately 30 to 80 holdings, emphasizing businesses with strong financials and a demonstrated ability to consistently increase dividends rather than simply seeking the highest yields. This approach aims to help investors outpace inflation and potentially achieve steady income growth across various market environments. The fund’s holdings span multiple sectors, including information technology, industrials, financials, and healthcare, with a significant allocation to large-cap companies. The investment strategy is characterized by relatively low portfolio turnover and a disciplined stock selection process, seeking to provide both income stability and long-term wealth-building potential for moderate income and growth-focused investors.
Performance
DRDAX had a total return of -0.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.08%.
Top 10 Holdings
31.90% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.52% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.26% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | CASY | 3.63% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation | ATO | 2.98% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.63% |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | AJG | 2.44% |
| Corteva, Inc. | CTVA | 2.41% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | QCOM | 2.37% |
| Snap-on Incorporated | SNA | 2.35% |
| Nasdaq, Inc. | NDAQ | 2.31% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.04283 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.68466 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0273 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.03091 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.02549 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.03873 | Dec 30, 2024 |