Parnassus Mid Cap Fund (PARMX)
| Fund Assets | 2.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 52.63% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.93 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.39% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.78% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 37.42 |
| YTD Return | -1.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.03% |
| 5-Year Return | 20.18% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.30 |
| 52-Week High | 42.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 43 |
| Inception Date | Apr 29, 2005 |
About PARMX
Parnassus Mid Cap Fund Investor Shares is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily targets capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in mid-sized U.S. companies. The fund defines mid-cap companies as those with market capitalizations that fit within the range of the smallest to largest constituents of the Russell Midcap® Index, which itself broadly represents approximately 800 of the smallest firms in the larger Russell 1000® Index. The portfolio typically holds 35 to 45 high-conviction positions, emphasizing companies with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential. Parnassus Mid Cap Fund also integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in its investment decision-making process, appealing to investors seeking responsible investing options. With total assets around $2.85 billion and an expense ratio of 0.96%, the fund provides semi-annual dividend payouts and has delivered a consistent record of long-term returns, including an average annual return since inception of 8.41%. The fund plays a significant role in offering diversified exposure to high-quality U.S. mid-cap equities in the mutual fund landscape.
Performance
PARMX had a total return of 14.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.55%.
Equivalent Funds
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Other Share Classes
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| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| PFPMX | Institutional Shares | 0.75% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | BK | 4.47% |
| Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | CBOE | 3.68% |
| CBRE Group, Inc. | CBRE | 3.62% |
| Ferguson Enterprises Inc. | FERG | 3.55% |
| Brookfield Renewable Corporation | BEPC | 3.42% |
| Hubbell Incorporated | HUBB | 3.26% |
| US Foods Holding Corp. | USFD | 3.19% |
| CMS Energy Corporation | CMS | 3.19% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 3.11% |
| TransUnion | TRU | 2.86% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.873 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $3.0531 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.8574 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $1.8541 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.1362 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.7164 | Nov 16, 2023 |