Nicholas Limited Edition Fund Class Institutional (NCLEX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
24.79
-0.45 (-1.78%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets343.42M
Expense Ratio0.86%
Min. Investment$100,000
Turnover13.96%
Dividend (ttm)1.91
Dividend Yield7.56%
Dividend Growth150.85%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 29, 2025
Previous Close25.24
YTD Return-2.05%
1-Year Return-8.93%
5-Year Return-2.97%
52-Week Low21.63
52-Week High29.52
Beta (5Y)0.86
Holdings63
Inception DateMay 18, 1987

About NCLEX

Nicholas Limited Edition, Inc. Class I is an actively managed mutual fund focused on small-cap growth equities. Since its inception in 1987, the fund has specialized in investing in companies with market capitalizations generally between $500 million and $2 billion. Its investment strategy centers on identifying small-cap firms with sound business models, strong earnings growth prospects, and stocks trading at valuations that offer a margin of safety relative to their long-term potential. The fund employs a blend of growth and value investing principles, seeking to own smaller companies poised to develop into mid-sized firms over time. With a moderate portfolio turnover and broad diversification, the fund aims to manage the inherent volatility of small-cap stocks while pursuing capital appreciation. Nicholas Limited Edition, Inc. Class I is managed by a seasoned team, with David O. Nicholas, CFA, as the long-standing portfolio manager. The fund is positioned within the small growth category and serves institutional investors, requiring a higher minimum initial investment. Its portfolio is diversified across sectors, with recent top holdings in healthcare, technology, and industrials, reinforcing its commitment to dynamic, growth-oriented small-cap opportunities.

Fund Family Nicholas
Category Small Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NCLEX
Share Class Class I
Index Russell 2000 Growth TR

Performance

NCLEX had a total return of -8.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.07%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
NNLEXClass N1.16%

Top 10 Holdings

23.79% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.PBH2.77%
Modine Manufacturing CompanyMOD2.69%
Cohen & Steers, Inc.CNS2.44%
Dorman Products, Inc.DORM2.41%
AptarGroup, Inc.ATR2.34%
Lattice Semiconductor CorporationLSCC2.32%
Encompass Health CorporationEHC2.31%
The Descartes Systems Group Inc.DSG2.24%
ExlService Holdings, Inc.EXLS2.15%
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.KNX2.13%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 29, 2025$1.90697Dec 29, 2025
Dec 27, 2024$0.76019Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2023$0.67446Dec 27, 2023
Dec 28, 2022$1.50961Dec 28, 2022
Dec 29, 2021$5.5582Dec 29, 2021
Dec 29, 2020$1.6863Dec 29, 2020
Full Dividend History