Hennessy Small Cap Financial Fund Investor Class (HSFNX)
| Fund Assets | 69.25M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.63% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 35.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.42% |
| Dividend Growth | 87.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 29.71 |
| YTD Return | 8.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 35.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.27 |
| 52-Week High | 30.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.86 |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 1996 |
About HSFNX
The Hennessy Small Cap Financial Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund focused on capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. small-cap companies within the financial services sector. The fund employs an actively managed, concentrated approach—typically holding 25 to 50 stocks—with an emphasis on regional and community banks, as well as select consumer finance and payment processing firms. Portfolio selections are drawn from companies with market capitalizations under $3 billion, targeting those with strong management, conservative financial practices, and growth potential. The fund prioritizes quality names with sustainable earnings and attractive valuations, limiting exposure to securities with significant brokerage or investment management revenues. By maintaining a concentrated portfolio, the fund seeks to capitalize on opportunities and positive catalysts within a niche segment often overlooked by larger funds. Managed by seasoned professionals and launched in 1997, the fund plays a specialized role in the market for investors seeking access to smaller, regionally diverse financial institutions and related businesses.
Performance
HSFNX had a total return of 35.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.41%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| HISFX | Institutional Class | 1.29% |
Top 10 Holdings
51.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | CNOB | 5.60% |
| Provident Financial Services, Inc. | PFS | 5.50% |
| NB Bancorp, Inc. | NBBK | 5.47% |
| Hingham Institution for Savings | HIFS | 5.36% |
| Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | EGBN | 5.20% |
| OceanFirst Financial Corp. | OCFC | 5.08% |
| WaFd, Inc. | WAFD | 4.98% |
| Banc of California, Inc. | BANC | 4.95% |
| Beacon Financial Corporation | BBT | 4.81% |
| Avidia Bancorp, Inc. | AVBC | 4.40% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.24854 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $2.76471 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.35304 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $1.25582 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.47805 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.71216 | Dec 7, 2023 |