Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Retail Class (NESGX)
| Fund Assets | 280.74M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.79% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 48.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 31.75 |
| YTD Return | 54.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 90.62% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.66% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.95 |
| 52-Week High | 33.01 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.36 |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2002 |
About NESGX
The Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Retail Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equity securities of small-cap companies. Its investment approach emphasizes identifying businesses that are trading at a discount to intrinsic value yet demonstrate strong potential for superior long-term growth. The fund targets innovative, growth-oriented firms, often featuring companies that offer disruptive products and services, and led by experienced management teams. This strategy extends to investing in some venture-backed companies following their public offerings. The fund typically maintains a diversified portfolio, with technology and industrials being notable sectors of concentration. Risk management is incorporated through ongoing research and, at times, the use of shorting techniques to help mitigate volatility. Designed for investors with a higher risk tolerance, the fund caters to those seeking exposure to the dynamic small-cap segment of the market, which can exhibit periods of price inefficiency and volatility. With a history dating back to 2002, the Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Retail Class holds a recognized place among small-cap growth strategies in the mutual fund industry.
Performance
NESGX had a total return of 90.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.90%.
Equivalent Funds
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Other Share Classes
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| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| NESIX | Institutional Class | 1.19% |
Top 10 Holdings
44.97% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Arteris, Inc. | AIP | 7.83% |
| ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. | ADTN | 6.74% |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | VSH | 5.80% |
| Dreyfus Treasury Securities Cash Management | DIRXX | 4.45% |
| PDF Solutions, Inc. | PDFS | 3.73% |
| Rogers Corporation | ROG | 3.58% |
| Veeco Instruments Inc. | VECO | 3.47% |
| Harmonic Inc. | HLIT | 3.45% |
| Transcat, Inc. | TRNS | 2.96% |
| nLIGHT, Inc. | LASR | 2.95% |