Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund Class C (MSGCX)
| Fund Assets | 333.75M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.26% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.96 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.63% |
| Dividend Growth | 284.40% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.85 |
| YTD Return | -3.02% |
| 1-Year Return | -8.40% |
| 5-Year Return | -39.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.09 |
| 52-Week High | 10.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 100 |
| Inception Date | Jul 1, 2015 |
About MSGCX
Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities of U.S. small-capitalization growth companies. The fund employs a research-driven approach, seeking high-quality businesses with distinctive models, strong competitive advantages, and significant barriers to entry. Typically, the portfolio consists of 100 to 125 holdings, with a risk-managed process determining the relative position sizes across the portfolio. Fund managers emphasize downside protection while targeting companies poised for durable, above-average growth. In accordance with its mandate, the fund generally invests at least 80% of its assets in small-cap stocks, though up to 20% may be allocated to companies of any market capitalization. Serving as a growth-oriented vehicle, Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund Class C plays a significant role in diversifying investor portfolios within the small-cap segment, offering exposure to companies with the potential for rapid expansion and innovation.
Performance
MSGCX had a total return of -8.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.54%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
22.51% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Brands, Inc. | TPB | 3.42% |
| Kirby Corporation | KEX | 2.50% |
| Amplitude, Inc. | AMPL | 2.36% |
| Evolve Vacation Rental Network Inc. | n/a | 2.25% |
| Axogen, Inc. | AXGN | 2.10% |
| Veracyte, Inc. | VCYT | 2.06% |
| CareDx, Inc. | CDNA | 2.01% |
| Structure Therapeutics Inc. | GPCR | 1.98% |
| Viper Energy, Inc. | VNOM | 1.94% |
| Alkami Technology, Inc. | ALKT | 1.88% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.95996 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.24973 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $1.52935 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.3934 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.92538 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $1.77996 | Dec 20, 2018 |