Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Retail Class (NEAGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.43B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.82% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 64.44 |
| YTD Return | 13.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 40.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 93.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 35.14 |
| 52-Week High | 65.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.18 |
| Holdings | 104 |
| Inception Date | Sep 4, 2001 |
About NEAGX
The Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Retail Class is a U.S.-based mutual fund that targets long-term, tax-efficient capital appreciation. Its primary focus is on investing in small- and mid-cap domestic companies exhibiting strong growth potential, particularly those with high returns on capital that may be undervalued due to ongoing investments or transitional periods. The fund employs a distinctive three-phase investment strategy, seeking out opportunities that evolve from hidden value to quality holdings over time. It emphasizes businesses helmed by founders or tenured managers with a clear, long-term vision. This fund is especially active in sectors such as technology, healthcare, industrials, specialty retail, media, energy, and both business and consumer services. By maintaining a disciplined approach to valuation, the fund aims to purchase high-growth companies at attractive prices. It may also engage in short sales and hold cash positions, and is known for investing in venture-backed, post-IPO enterprises. The Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Retail Class stands out for its high active share and conviction in portfolio construction, playing a notable role in the small-cap growth segment of the mutual fund market.
Performance
NEAGX had a total return of 40.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.46%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| NEAIX | Institutional Class | 1.22% |
Top 10 Holdings
37.41% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Treasury Securities Cash Management | DIRXX | 7.50% |
| nLIGHT, Inc. | LASR | 4.88% |
| Vicor Corporation | VICR | 4.39% |
| Arteris, Inc. | AIP | 3.49% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 3.45% |
| PDF Solutions, Inc. | PDFS | 3.41% |
| ThredUp Inc. | TDUP | 3.17% |
| Oil-Dri Corporation of America | ODC | 2.54% |
| Genius Sports Limited | GENI | 2.37% |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation | LINC | 2.22% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | $1.22446 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $2.87971 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Nov 11, 2020 | $1.23353 | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Nov 8, 2019 | $2.31728 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Nov 9, 2018 | $2.79289 | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $1.19313 | Nov 10, 2017 |