Hennessy Total Return Fund Investor Class (HDOGX)

Fund Assets	50.14M
Expense Ratio	3.262%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	35.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.31
Dividend Yield	1.96%
Dividend Growth	-3.56%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	15.88
YTD Return	11.02%
1-Year Return	16.46%
5-Year Return	53.00%
52-Week Low	13.93
52-Week High	16.15
Beta (5Y)	0.45
Holdings	20
Inception Date	Jul 29, 1998

About HDOGX

Hennessy Total Return Fund Investor Class is a multi-asset mutual fund that pursues both capital appreciation and current income. The fund strategically invests in U.S. equity and fixed income securities, typically allocating about 75% of assets to high-yield, blue-chip companies and 25% to U.S. Treasury securities. It follows the contrarian “Dogs of the Dow” approach, focusing on the 10 highest dividend-yielding stocks within the Dow Jones Industrial Average. To enhance equity exposure, the fund employs a borrowing strategy—often through reverse repurchase agreements—allowing it to maintain a higher proportion of equities relative to its net assets. This balanced structure aims to provide broad equity market participation while moderating volatility through Treasury holdings. The fund is managed by an experienced team and is positioned within the moderate allocation category, serving investors seeking a mix of income, capital preservation, and long-term growth potential. Regular quarterly income distributions and an annual capital gains payout further define its role in diversified portfolios, especially for those preferring disciplined, income-oriented investment strategies focused on established U.S. companies.

• Fund Family: Hennessy
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: HDOGX
• Share Class: Investor Class
• Index: Index is not available on Lipper Database

Performance

HDOGX had a total return of 16.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.45%.

Top 10 Holdings

123.18% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
United States Treasury Bills 0%	B.0 07.09.26	23.91%
United States Treasury Bills 0%	B.0 08.06.26	23.84%
United States Treasury Bills 0%	B.0 09.10.26	23.76%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	UNH	8.37%
Merck & Co., Inc.	MRK	8.25%
The Coca-Cola Company	KO	7.65%
Amgen Inc.	AMGN	7.29%
Verizon Communications Inc.	VZ	6.80%
The Procter & Gamble Company	PG	6.73%
Chevron Corporation	CVX	6.58%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.07724	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.07761	Jun 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.11512	Mar 31, 2026
Dec 29, 2025	$0.04246	Dec 29, 2025
Sep 30, 2025	$0.07786	Sep 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025	$0.07984	Jun 30, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Financial Modeling Prep. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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