Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Retail Class (NEAGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.64% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 80.79 |
| YTD Return | 41.17% |
| 1-Year Return | 73.49% |
| 5-Year Return | 168.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 46.12 |
| 52-Week High | 85.16 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.27 |
| Holdings | 110 |
| 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 73.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.36%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| NEAIX | Institutional Class | 1.19% |
Top 10 Holdings
39.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Treasury Securities Cash Management | DIRXX | 6.91% |
| nLIGHT, Inc. | LASR | 6.02% |
| Vicor Corporation | VICR | 4.83% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 4.13% |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation | LINC | 3.28% |
| PDF Solutions, Inc. | PDFS | 3.28% |
| Arteris, Inc. | AIP | 3.25% |
| Oil-Dri Corporation of America | ODC | 2.79% |
| Universal Technical Institute, Inc. | UTI | 2.35% |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | VSH | 2.34% |
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 |