NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund Class Z (HMEZX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
19.87
+0.03 (0.15%)
Mar 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Fund Assets1.33B
Expense Ratio2.14%
Min. Investment$2,500
Turnover406.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.01
Dividend Yield5.07%
Dividend Growth0.30%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateMar 17, 2026
Previous Close19.84
YTD Return0.81%
1-Year Return5.87%
5-Year Return25.67%
52-Week Low19.58
52-Week High20.22
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings62
Inception DateAug 19, 2016

About HMEZX

NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund Class Z is an event-driven open-end mutual fund specializing in merger arbitrage, a strategy designed to capitalize on publicly announced corporate mergers and acquisitions. The fund seeks to generate consistent absolute returns by investing at least 80% of its assets in companies engaged in definitive merger agreements, including targets of takeovers and tender offers. Key features include active management, rigorous due diligence, and risk scoring for each transaction, enabling disciplined entry into equity and debt positions tied to merger outcomes. With a low historical correlation to traditional stock and bond markets, the fund acts as an alternative investment to enhance portfolio diversification and provide a risk-return profile comparable to fixed income instruments. Its portfolio spans various industries such as technology, energy, financials, and industrials, reflecting the broad impact of merger activity. Managed by experienced professionals, the fund boasts a decade-long track record of strong, risk-adjusted returns and resilience across diverse market environments. NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund Class Z plays a vital role for investors seeking stable opportunities amidst market volatility and shifts in interest rates, distinguishing itself through specialized event-driven strategies and sector-agnostic positioning.

Fund Family NEXPOINT FUNDS I
Category Event Driven
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol HMEZX
Share Class Class Z
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

HMEZX had a total return of 5.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.00%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
HMEAXClass A2.49%
HMECXClass C3.14%

Top 10 Holdings

57.48% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Dayforce, Inc.DAY8.77%
CyberArk Software Ltd.CYBR6.99%
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.RNAM5.49%
Cidara Therapeutics, Inc.CDTX5.49%
Sealed Air CorporationSEE5.47%
Just Group plcJUST5.44%
Hologic, Inc.HOLX5.41%
Hillenbrand Inc.HI5.39%
InterRent Real Estate Investment TrustIIP.UN4.65%
Exact Sciences CorporationEXAS4.38%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Mar 17, 2026$0.25062Mar 18, 2026
Dec 16, 2025$0.25365Dec 17, 2025
Sep 16, 2025$0.25043Sep 17, 2025
Jun 18, 2025$0.25193Jun 20, 2025
Mar 18, 2025$0.25099Mar 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2024$0.25037Dec 20, 2024
Full Dividend History