AlphaCentric Life Sciences and Healthcare Fund Class A (LYFAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
12.11
+0.02 (0.17%)
Jul 8, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT
-4.42%
Fund Assets 37.42M
Expense Ratio 1.66%
Min. Investment $2,500
Turnover 134.00%
Dividend (ttm) 0.23
Dividend Yield 1.74%
Dividend Growth -26.86%
Payout Frequency Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Previous Close 12.09
YTD Return -3.35%
1-Year Return -2.57%
5-Year Return 37.60%
52-Week Low 11.57
52-Week High 14.15
Beta (5Y) 0.65
Holdings 64
Inception Date Nov 29, 2019

About LYFAX

AlphaCentric Life Sciences and Healthcare Fund Class A is a mutual fund dedicated to seeking long-term capital appreciation through investments in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of companies involved in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthcare equipment, services, and related scientific advancements. Its holdings include major industry players such as AbbVie Inc., Merck & Co. Inc., and AstraZeneca PLC, reflecting broad exposure to both established and innovative organizations within the sector. With a focus on companies that contribute to health preservation, medical research, and technological development, the fund aims to tap into the ongoing growth and evolution of global healthcare markets. Since its inception in late 2019, it has managed a diversified portfolio of approximately 64 holdings, offering investors access to a dynamic and resilient industry characterized by continual demand and regulatory attention. The fund maintains a moderate level of risk, as indicated by a 5-year beta of 0.65, and distributes dividends on a semi-annual basis, making it a noteworthy option for those interested in the healthcare and life sciences landscape.

Fund Family AlphaCentric Funds
Category Health
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LYFAX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

LYFAX had a total return of -2.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.92%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol Provider Name Expense Ratio
FIKCX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund - Class Z 0.59%
FSPHX Fidelity Fidelity Select Health Care Portfolio 0.63%
FIJYX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund - Class Z 0.61%
FACDX Fidelity Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund - Class A 0.98%
FSHCX Fidelity Fidelity Select Health Care Services Portfolio 0.67%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
LYFIX Class I 1.41%
LYFCX Class C 2.41%

Top 10 Holdings

47.93% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Eli Lilly and Company LLY 9.18%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH 8.40%
Johnson & Johnson JNJ 5.02%
AbbVie Inc. ABBV 4.98%
AstraZeneca PLC AZN 4.23%
Merck & Co., Inc. MRK 3.72%
Boston Scientific Corporation BSX 3.47%
NOVARTIS AG-ADR NVSN.MX 3.21%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. TMO 3.02%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated VRTX 2.70%
View More Holdings

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 30, 2024 $0.0176 Dec 31, 2024
Dec 13, 2024 $0.2313 Dec 16, 2024
Dec 14, 2023 $0.3403 Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2022 $0.5494 Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2021 $1.6524 Dec 16, 2021
Dec 17, 2020 $0.3512 Dec 17, 2020
Full Dividend History