Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund Class A Shares (FGFAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
51.05
-0.03 (-0.06%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
Fund Assets1.65B
Expense Ratio1.09%
Min. Investment$1,500
Turnover66.00%
Dividend (ttm)3.99
Dividend Yield7.81%
Dividend Growth200.80%
Payout FrequencySemi-Annual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 29, 2025
Previous Close51.08
YTD Return9.34%
1-Year Return33.85%
5-Year Return61.14%
52-Week Low34.29
52-Week High51.13
Beta (5Y)0.75
Holdings85
Inception DateSep 30, 1998

About FGFAX

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund Class A Shares is a mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital growth by primarily investing in equity securities of foreign companies outside the United States. The fund focuses on large-cap companies, blending growth and value strategies across developed and, to a lesser extent, emerging markets. Its portfolio spans multiple sectors, including industrials, communication services, healthcare, financial services, consumer defensive, and technology, reflecting a commitment to global diversification. Notable holdings often include leading multinational firms across Europe and Asia, such as Siemens AG and AstraZeneca PLC, among others. The fund is actively managed, with investment selections guided by fundamental analysis aimed at identifying industry leaders with sustainable competitive advantages. By targeting established companies with strong market positions, Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund Class A Shares plays a significant role in offering investors broad exposure to international equities, mitigating single-country risk and seeking growth opportunities across the global marketplace.

Fund Family Federated
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FGFAX
Share Class Class A Shares
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD

Performance

FGFAX had a total return of 33.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.90%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FHLFXFidelityFidelity Series International Index Fund0.01%
SWISXSchwabSchwab International Index Fund0.06%
SICNXSchwabSchwab International Core Equity Fund0.86%
FSPSXFidelityFidelity International Index Fund0.03%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
FGRSXClass R6 Shares0.74%
FGFLXInstitutional Shares0.79%
FGFRXClass R Shares1.24%
FGFCXClass C Shares1.90%

Top 10 Holdings

21.02% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
AstraZeneca PLCAZN3.11%
SAP SESAP2.24%
AXA SACS2.14%
HSBC Holdings plcHSBA2.07%
SSE plcSSE2.05%
Keyence Corporation68611.93%
Hitachi, Ltd.65011.89%
UniCredit S.p.A.UCG1.87%
Rentokil Initial plcRTO1.85%
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.70121.85%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 29, 2025$1.0051Dec 30, 2025
Dec 18, 2025$2.98198Dec 19, 2025
Dec 26, 2024$0.5528Dec 27, 2024
Dec 16, 2024$0.77271Dec 17, 2024
Dec 26, 2023$0.4716Dec 27, 2023
Dec 18, 2023$0.62511Dec 19, 2023
Full Dividend History