Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund Class C Shares (FKCSX)
| Fund Assets | 3.23B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.02% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.83 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 4,064.84% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 40.02 |
| YTD Return | 5.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.03% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.77 |
| 52-Week High | 43.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.08 |
| Holdings | 141 |
| Inception Date | Dec 18, 2002 |
About FKCSX
Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund Class C Shares is a mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in the common stocks of small-cap companies. These companies are typically traded on major U.S. securities exchanges and the NASDAQ, representing sectors with potential for above-average growth. The fund employs a selective approach, seeking reasonably valued small-cap stocks through detailed fundamental analysis and intensive research processes. Managed as an actively managed portfolio, the fund's holdings and sector allocations may shift based on the manager's assessment of market opportunities within the small-cap universe. This dynamic strategy allows the fund to adapt to market trends and potential growth sectors. The fund is part of the small growth category and is benchmarked against indices such as the Russell 2000 Growth Index, highlighting its emphasis on the growth-oriented segment of the small-cap market. Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund Class C Shares plays a significant role in the financial market by offering investors access to a diversified portfolio of emerging and innovative U.S. companies. It serves as an option for those seeking exposure to the long-term growth prospects associated with small-cap equities.
Performance
FKCSX had a total return of 8.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.37%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 2.08% |
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 | $0.3085 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $2.52609 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.06806 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $4.92624 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.07659 | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.07579 | Dec 6, 2019 |