Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund Class Z (HWSZX)
| Fund Assets | 670.44M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.86% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
| Dividend Growth | -85.58% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 81.45 |
| YTD Return | 9.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 58.84 |
| 52-Week High | 82.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 61 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
About HWSZX
The Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund Class Z is a mutual fund designed to identify and invest in undervalued small-cap companies, focusing on businesses that are often overlooked or out of favor with mainstream Wall Street research. The fund maintains a concentrated portfolio, typically holding between 60–65 securities, and seeks companies with strong balance sheets and compelling asset profiles. Its investment approach leverages the expertise of a seasoned research team to uncover value opportunities within the small-cap segment. The fund’s sector exposures are diversified, with notable allocations in financials, technology, energy, industrials, and communication services. Its primary benchmark is the Russell 2000 Value Index, and it aims to outperform this benchmark over a full market cycle. The fund is structured for institutional investors and features a below-average expense ratio. As a value-oriented strategy, it plays a key role in diversifying equity exposure, particularly for investors seeking access to smaller companies with long-term growth and recovery potential within the equity market.
Performance
HWSZX had a total return of 19.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.20%.
Top 10 Holdings
40.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| F5, Inc. | FFIV | 6.23% |
| Stagwell Inc. | STGW | 4.70% |
| Avnet, Inc. | AVT | 4.23% |
| SLM Corporation | SLM | 3.88% |
| Workiva Inc. | WK | 3.75% |
| Ecovyst Inc. | ECVT | 3.68% |
| NOV Inc. | NOV | 3.68% |
| U-Haul Holding Company | UHAL.B | 3.64% |
| Olin Corporation | OLN | 3.64% |
| First Hawaiian, Inc. | FHB | 3.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.9032 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $6.26399 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.51796 | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $8.94498 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.40306 | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.51355 | Dec 10, 2020 |