Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund Institutional Shares (KAUIX)
| Fund Assets | 4.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.47% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 28.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.82% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.16 |
| YTD Return | 2.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.13% |
| 5-Year Return | 31.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.29 |
| 52-Week High | 6.78 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 150 |
| 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 13.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.49%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quanta Services, Inc. | PWR | 4.79% |
| GE Vernova Inc. | GEV | 3.48% |
| argenx SE | ARGX | 2.90% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 2.57% |
| GE Aerospace | GE | 2.49% |
| Guardant Health, Inc. | GH | 1.95% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 1.87% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation | WAB | 1.76% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 1.73% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.68% |
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 |