About FEFAX
First Eagle Rising Dividend Fund A is a mutual fund designed to pursue both capital appreciation and current income, primarily by investing in U.S. dividend-paying equity securities. The fund focuses on companies anticipated to raise their dividends over time, including common stocks, preferred shares, convertible securities, and real estate investment trusts. While its core allocation is to domestic equities, it may also hold debt and international securities, such as American, Global, or European Depositary Receipts, and can invest across various currencies.
Classified in the large value category, the fund maintains a concentrated portfolio, with over half its assets typically held in its top ten positions, which include leading firms in technology, healthcare, communication services, and consumer cyclicals. The investment process emphasizes high-quality, financially resilient companies with the potential for sustainable dividend growth. First Eagle Rising Dividend Fund A plays a role in offering investors access to a blend of growth and income, appealing to those who value dividend consistency combined with the potential for long-term capital appreciation within the U.S. equity market.
Fund Family First Eagle
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol FEFAX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P 500 TR
FEFAX had a total return of 20.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.63%.
