Parnassus Mid Cap Growth Fund - Investor (PARNX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
52.65
-0.45 (-0.85%)
May 20, 2026, 8:10 AM EST
Fund Assets774.81M
Expense Ratio0.80%
Min. Investment$2,000
Turnover61.51%
Dividend (ttm)9.31
Dividend Yield17.49%
Dividend Growth119.63%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 5, 2025
Previous Close53.10
YTD Return-1.04%
1-Year Return8.88%
5-Year Return19.24%
52-Week Low48.10
52-Week High65.65
Beta (5Y)1.18
Holdings44
Inception DateDec 31, 1984

About PARNX

The Parnassus Mid Cap Growth Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in high-quality, fast-growing U.S. mid-cap companies. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to mid-sized growth firms, selecting companies that demonstrate strong balance sheets and robust growth potential. Employing a contrarian investment strategy, it seeks out stocks that are undervalued or out of favor within the financial community, aiming to capitalize on future growth opportunities. The fund may also allocate a portion of its assets to smaller or larger companies, and up to 15% in foreign securities. Additionally, it supports community development by investing up to 5% in loan funds targeting small businesses and affordable housing. With a concentrated portfolio usually comprising 35 to 45 holdings, the fund targets a high active share relative to its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, striving for performance that exceeds passive strategies over the long term. This fund plays a significant role in providing investors access to the growth potential of mid-sized enterprises while incorporating thoughtful, active portfolio management and selective social impact elements.

Fund Family Parnassus
Category Mid-Cap Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PARNX
Share Class Investor Shares
Index Russell MidCap Growth TR

Performance

PARNX had a total return of 8.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.21%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FDEGXFidelityFidelity Growth Strategies Fund0.69%
FSKGXFidelityFidelity Growth Strategies K6 Fund0.46%
FAGKXFidelityFidelity Growth Strategies Fund - Class K0.62%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
PFPRXInstitutional Shares0.68%

Top 10 Holdings

34.38% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.HLT4.80%
W.W. Grainger, Inc.GWW3.69%
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.RCL3.57%
Quanta Services, Inc.PWR3.46%
Teradyne, Inc.TER3.31%
Cloudflare, Inc.NET3.31%
Rockwell Automation, Inc.ROK3.10%
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.ODFL3.07%
Hubbell IncorporatedHUBB3.05%
Guidewire Software, Inc.GWRE3.02%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 5, 2025$9.313Dec 8, 2025
Dec 6, 2024$4.2403Dec 6, 2024
Nov 16, 2023$1.5875Nov 16, 2023
Nov 17, 2022$0.5199Nov 17, 2022
Dec 22, 2021$0.9337Dec 22, 2021
Nov 18, 2021$1.9621Nov 18, 2021
Full Dividend History