Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund Class R6 Shares (FKALX)
| Fund Assets | 3.23B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,493.53% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 51.89 |
| YTD Return | 6.72% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 21.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 38.41 |
| 52-Week High | 55.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 141 |
| Inception Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
About FKALX
The Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund R6 is a mutual fund focused on investing in small-capitalization U.S. companies. The fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by identifying innovative and rapidly growing businesses in the early stages of their development. Its strategy emphasizes a diversified portfolio across various sectors, targeting companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and robust fundamentals. This approach allows the fund to participate in the dynamic segment of the market where small-cap stocks can often deliver higher growth rates compared to their larger counterparts. Managed by Federated Hermes, the Kaufmann Small Cap Fund R6 is designed for institutional investors, with the R6 share class offering generally lower expenses due to the absence of sales loads and certain distribution fees. The fund's performance is subject to the inherent volatility and risks of investing in equities, particularly in smaller companies that may be more sensitive to market fluctuations. Overall, the fund plays a significant role in providing exposure to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market and aims to capture opportunities driven by innovation and expansion among emerging businesses.
Performance
FKALX had a total return of 8.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.71%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
24.06% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| argenx SE | ARGX | 5.55% |
| Federated Government Obligations Fund | GOFXX | 2.57% |
| Hamilton Lane Incorporated | HLNE | 2.48% |
| Ares Management Corporation | ARES | 2.33% |
| Rubrik, Inc. | RBRK | 2.04% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd. | CYBR | 1.97% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | AIT | 1.97% |
| Verona Pharma plc | VRNA | 1.80% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 1.74% |
| Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | RYTM | 1.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.7655 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $2.52609 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.1385 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.06806 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $4.92624 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.07659 | Dec 7, 2020 |