Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund Class S (GDGSX)
| Fund Assets | 59.43M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 3.52% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
| Dividend Growth | -40.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 33.78 |
| YTD Return | 5.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.46% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.38 |
| 52-Week High | 33.91 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.87 |
| Holdings | 60 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 2008 |
About GDGSX
Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund Class S is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide a combination of current income and long-term capital appreciation through a global, growth-oriented investment approach. The fund's primary objective is to deliver a dividend yield that surpasses that of the MSCI World Index, while aiming for sustained dividend growth over time. To achieve this, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying common stocks from both U.S. and foreign companies, with a notable allocation—typically at least 30-40%—to international equities spanning a diverse range of countries and sectors. The investment strategy emphasizes large-cap stocks that exhibit both growth and value characteristics, with a preference for companies demonstrating strong earnings growth and a consistent record of increasing dividend payments. Managed by Sit Investment Associates, Inc., the fund leverages a disciplined stock selection process with a focus on financial health, growth prospects, and global diversification, making it a distinctive vehicle for investors seeking a blend of income and global equity exposure in the financial markets.
Performance
GDGSX had a total return of 24.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.27%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| GDGIX | - Class I | 1.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
45.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 9.02% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.22% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.85% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.74% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.26% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.56% |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | AMAT | 3.51% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 2.54% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | IBE | 2.28% |
| Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd | S63 | 2.22% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | $0.01204 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.23142 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $0.01814 | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.1025 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.01935 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.48176 | Dec 17, 2024 |