Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth (DSMDX)
| Fund Assets | 105.39M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| Min. Investment | $10,000 |
| Turnover | 152.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% |
| Dividend Growth | 34.59% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.23 |
| YTD Return | 12.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 34.03% |
| 5-Year Return | 44.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.92 |
| 52-Week High | 24.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 112 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2020 |
About DSMDX
The Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional is a mutual fund designed to maximize capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equity securities of U.S. small-cap and mid-cap companies. Managed by Driehaus Capital Management, the fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to these segments, focusing on businesses poised for above-average growth within their respective sectors. The portfolio features holdings across diverse industries, with recent allocations including companies such as CyberArk Software, Natera Inc, and Axon Enterprise, reflecting an emphasis on innovation and high-growth potential. Established in 2020, the fund has demonstrated a robust investment process, earning recognition for its disciplined strategy and strong risk-adjusted performance over time. It serves institutional investors seeking exposure to dynamic segments of the U.S. equity market outside of large-cap names, offering diversification and the potential to benefit from the agility and growth prospects of smaller companies. The fund plays an important role for market participants aiming to capture opportunities as companies transition from early growth stages to broader market recognition.
Performance
DSMDX had a total return of 34.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.34%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio | BNGXX | 4.09% |
| Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. | PRAX | 2.14% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 1.94% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | LITE | 1.94% |
| FTAI Aviation Ltd. | FTAI | 1.94% |
| Quanta Services, Inc. | PWR | 1.92% |
| Teradyne, Inc. | TER | 1.91% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 1.90% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation | CW | 1.88% |
| Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CRNX | 1.74% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.08502 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.06317 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.46226 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $1.48728 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.23605 | Dec 17, 2020 |