Dearborn Partners Rising Dividend C (DRDCX)

Fund Assets	471.25M
Expense Ratio	1.88%
Min. Investment	$5,000
Turnover	11.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.00
Dividend Yield	0.01%
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Mar 30, 2026

Previous Close	24.91
YTD Return	2.35%
1-Year Return	0.39%
5-Year Return	32.09%
52-Week Low	23.51
52-Week High	25.74
Beta (5Y)	0.80
Holdings	50
Inception Date	Apr 10, 2013

About DRDCX

Dearborn Partners Rising Dividend Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to deliver a combination of current income, increasing income over time, and long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities, focusing on companies with a demonstrated ability and commitment to growing their dividends. Its investment approach centers on constructing a diversified portfolio—typically holding between 30 and 80 companies—from various sectors, aiming to provide a rising stream of income and reduce reliance on any single industry or issuer. A hallmark of the fund is its emphasis on stocks with the potential for dependable dividend growth, rather than simply seeking the highest yields. This strategy seeks to mitigate risk related to unsustainable dividends while targeting companies that may increase payouts over time. As of recent data, the fund’s top holdings include large, established names such as Apple Inc., T-Mobile US, and Walmart Inc., reflecting its focus on quality, dividend-growing firms. The Dearborn Partners Rising Dividend Fund Class C appeals to investors seeking a blend of income and growth, with a particular emphasis on dividend growth from high-quality, diversified equities.

• Fund Family: Dearborn Partners
• Category: Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: DRDCX
• Share Class: - Class C Shares
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

DRDCX had a total return of 0.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.48%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
DRDIX	- Class I Shares	0.95%
DRDAX	- Class A Shares	1.20%

Top 10 Holdings

35.67% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Apple Inc.	AAPL	7.61%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	4.53%
Casey's General Stores, Inc.	CASY	3.80%
Atmos Energy Corporation	ATO	3.29%
Corteva, Inc.	CTVA	3.19%
Texas Instruments Incorporated	TXN	2.97%
Verisk Analytics, Inc.	VRSK	2.66%
QUALCOMM Incorporated	QCOM	2.63%
Amphenol Corporation	APH	2.51%
Mastercard Incorporated	MA	2.48%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Mar 30, 2026	$0.00232	Mar 30, 2026
Dec 4, 2025	$0.68466	Dec 4, 2025
Dec 5, 2024	$1.23936	Dec 5, 2024
Jun 29, 2023	$0.01394	Jun 29, 2023
Mar 30, 2023	$0.00339	Mar 30, 2023
Dec 29, 2022	$0.19474	Dec 29, 2022

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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