Northern Small Cap Core Fund Class I (NSGRX)
| Fund Assets | 357.75M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 17.68% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.83 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.79% |
| Dividend Growth | -14.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.62 |
| YTD Return | 7.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.28% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.71 |
| 52-Week High | 26.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 1619 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 1999 |
About NSGRX
Northern Funds Small Cap Core Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small capitalization U.S. companies. The fund employs a multi-factor, quantitative investment process, seeking to capture the small cap premium while managing risk exposures. By overweighting and underweighting stocks based on characteristics such as earnings quality and return on equity, the fund strives to outperform its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index. The portfolio is broadly diversified, typically holding over 1,500 companies across a variety of sectors, with a tilt toward small blend equities. Managed by an experienced investment team at Northern Trust, the fund is positioned as a core equity holding for investors seeking growth potential in smaller firms. It carries a competitive expense ratio and a modest turnover rate, emphasizing efficient portfolio construction and cost-effectiveness. The fund’s structure and strategy make it particularly relevant for long-term investors with a higher risk tolerance, aiming to benefit from the dynamic growth characteristics of the U.S. small cap market.
Performance
NSGRX had a total return of 16.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.25%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
10.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| E-mini Russell 2000 Index Future Mar 26 | n/a | 3.21% |
| Northern Institutional Funds - U.S. Government Portfolio | BNGXX | 2.87% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 0.72% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 0.68% |
| EchoStar Corporation | SATS | 0.56% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 0.56% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 0.45% |
| InterDigital, Inc. | IDCC | 0.45% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 0.42% |
| Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. | CDTX | 0.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $3.83147 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $4.49635 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $1.86316 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.13477 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $4.66222 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $1.43427 | Dec 17, 2020 |