Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund Institutional Shares (KAUIX)
| Fund Assets | 5.12B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.47% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.62 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.53% |
| Dividend Growth | 522.45% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 6.48 |
| YTD Return | 9.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 16.06% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.83 |
| 52-Week High | 6.91 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 142 |
| 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 23.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.80%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quanta Services, Inc. | PWR | 2.93% |
| argenx SE | ARGX | 2.65% |
| HEICO Corporation | HEI | 2.08% |
| GE Vernova Inc. | GEV | 2.05% |
| Eaton Corporation plc | ETN | 1.83% |
| Wingstop Inc. | WING | 1.82% |
| General Electric Company | GE | 1.80% |
| Blue Owl Capital Pipe Deal | n/a | 1.73% |
| Shopify Inc. | SHOP | 1.70% |
| Trane Technologies plc | TT | 1.69% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $0.79789 | Dec 7, 2018 |