First Eagle U.S. SMID Cap Opportunity Fund Class I (FESMX)
| Fund Assets | 53.49M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 66.26% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
| Dividend Growth | -21.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.17 |
| YTD Return | 12.98% |
| 1-Year Return | 25.93% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.21 |
| 52-Week High | 14.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 74 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About FESMX
First Eagle U.S. SMID Cap Opportunity Fund Class I is an equity mutual fund focused on investing in small- and mid-capitalization U.S. companies. It seeks long-term capital growth by targeting undervalued securities within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2500 Index. The fund employs a value-oriented investment approach, aiming to identify companies that have become disconnected from their normalized valuations and possess identifiable catalysts for growth. Its portfolio spans diverse sectors including industrials, healthcare, financial services, and energy. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to U.S. smid cap equities, incorporating instruments such as common stocks, warrants, rights, and preferred stocks. It maintains a moderate turnover rate and holds a relatively concentrated portfolio with significant exposure to its top holdings. Established in 2022, the fund plays a significant role in the marketplace by offering exposure to opportunistic small and mid-sized companies that may be overlooked by broader market indices, thus representing a strategic component for investors seeking value and growth in that segment of the equity market.
Performance
FESMX had a total return of 25.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.94%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Energy Corp. | CHK | 2.94% |
| HF Sinclair Corporation | DINO | 2.53% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation | CW | 2.42% |
| Matador Resources Company | MTDR | 2.39% |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. | CAH | 2.32% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | CASY | 2.23% |
| SM Energy Company | SM | 2.12% |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | DGX | 2.12% |
| The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated | CAKE | 2.10% |
| Ameris Bancorp | ABCB | 2.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.052 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.066 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2023 | $0.037 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $0.029 | Dec 2, 2022 |