Poplar Forest Cornerstone Fund Investor Class (IPFCX)
| Fund Assets | 34.59M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.80 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.02% |
| Dividend Growth | 36.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 30.79 |
| YTD Return | 4.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.05% |
| 5-Year Return | 65.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.50 |
| 52-Week High | 31.22 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 68 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2014 |
About IPFCX
The Poplar Forest Cornerstone Fund is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide both current income and long-term capital growth. Its investment strategy centers on building a diversified portfolio that includes both equity and debt securities, aiming to generate returns that outpace the Consumer Price Index by 3% annually while preserving capital. The fund typically maintains a moderately aggressive asset allocation, prioritizing capital appreciation, and is structured to navigate full market cycles—including periods of both significant advances and declines in the U.S. equity markets. Equity holdings span a range of company sizes, with a notable focus on medium capitalization firms, and may also include foreign securities, convertible securities, and various equity-related instruments. The selection process emphasizes qualitative analysis and risk control, capping individual positions to promote diversification. The fund is particularly relevant for investors seeking a blend of income and growth potential with a focus on risk-adjusted performance, making it a notable choice within the moderately aggressive allocation category of the mutual fund market.
Performance
IPFCX had a total return of 17.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.18%.
Top 10 Holdings
27.20% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 3.08% |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | UTHR | 3.04% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.91% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 2.83% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.25% | TII.0.25 07.15.29 | 2.73% |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. | TSN | 2.70% |
| Murphy Oil Corporation 6% | MUR.6 10.01.32 | 2.60% |
| FedEx Corporation | FDX | 2.49% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. | D | 2.43% |
| National Fuel Gas Company | NFG | 2.40% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $2.79543 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $2.04414 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.18032 | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $2.35175 | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | $3.92302 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Dec 8, 2020 | $0.51139 | Dec 8, 2020 |