1290 Essex Small Cap Growth R (ESCKX)
| Fund Assets | 126.78M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.38% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 55.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.47 |
| YTD Return | 16.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 40.75% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 14.03 |
| 52-Week High | 20.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
About ESCKX
The 1290 Essex Small Cap Growth Fund Class R is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small- and micro-cap companies. This fund seeks out firms with market capitalizations at or below the largest constituents of the Russell 2000 Growth Index, targeting businesses that demonstrate accelerating growth in earnings and revenues, identified through rigorous fundamental research. The fund's strategy includes diversification across various sectors, though it may at times be over- or under-weighted in certain industries relative to its benchmark. Key holdings span a range of sectors such as industrials, healthcare, consumer defensive, financial services, and technology, reflecting its broad approach. The fund may also allocate up to 15% of assets in foreign securities to enhance diversification. Managed with an aim to balance risk and identify undervalued growth opportunities, the 1290 Essex Small Cap Growth Fund Class R is designed for investors seeking exposure to the dynamic U.S. small-cap market segment, using a disciplined research-driven process to construct a portfolio with multiple catalysts for growth.
Performance
ESCKX had a total return of 40.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.86%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.45% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation | LINC | 3.08% |
| JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund | JIMXX | 2.92% |
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio | AGPXX | 2.76% |
| Tower Semiconductor Ltd. | TSEM | 2.67% |
| CECO Environmental Corp. | CECO | 2.43% |
| Argan, Inc. | AGX | 2.26% |
| Leonardo DRS, Inc. | DRS | 2.19% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 2.11% |
| BrainsWay Ltd. | BWAY | 2.05% |
| Globalstar, Inc. | GSAT | 1.98% |