Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund Institutional Shares (KAUIX)
| Fund Assets | 4.77B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.47% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 28.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.31% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.46 |
| YTD Return | -11.13% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.98% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.83 |
| 52-Week High | 6.78 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 138 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2016 |
About KAUIX
The Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to pursue capital appreciation by investing primarily in the stocks of mid- and small-cap companies that demonstrate strong growth characteristics. This investment vehicle focuses on identifying reasonably priced, established enterprises with proven profitability and substantial growth prospects, rather than early-stage or venture investments. The fund distinguishes itself through an intensive, bottom-up research process that involves frequent conversations with company executives, on-site visits, and thorough fundamental analysis. Managed by an experienced team of growth specialists, the Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund has a long-standing performance history—over 35 years—gaining recognition for its disciplined approach to growth investing. Catering to institutional investors, the fund provides exposure to a diversified array of sectors across the U.S. equity market, reinforcing its role in offering core mid-cap growth exposure within diversified investment portfolios.
Performance
KAUIX had a total return of 3.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.97%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.04% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| argenx SE | ARGX | 3.74% |
| Quanta Services, Inc. | PWR | 3.29% |
| Shopify Inc. | SHOP | 2.37% |
| GE Aerospace | GE | 2.36% |
| GE Vernova Inc. | GEV | 2.33% |
| Guardant Health, Inc. | GH | 1.92% |
| HEICO Corporation | HEI | 1.89% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 1.74% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.71% |
| Natera, Inc. | NTRA | 1.70% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.6049 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.62021 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.09964 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $0.65473 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.49984 | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.70475 | Dec 6, 2019 |