Payson Total Return Fund (PBFDX)
| Fund Assets | 301.21M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 67.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
| Dividend Growth | -78.61% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 36.80 |
| YTD Return | -2.45% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.18% |
| 5-Year Return | 78.69% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.24 |
| 52-Week High | 39.53 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.98 |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Nov 25, 1991 |
About PBFDX
The Payson Total Return Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving both high current income and capital appreciation. It primarily invests in common stocks and convertible securities of large and mid-capitalization U.S. companies, targeting those it considers undervalued relative to their financial condition. The fund may also allocate assets to investment-grade debt securities, including U.S. government, agency, and corporate bonds, to balance growth potential with income generation. Managed by an experienced team at HM Payson—one of the country’s oldest independent investment advisors—the fund applies a blend of quantitative and fundamental analysis when selecting portfolio holdings. With a diversified approach, it spans major sectors such as information technology, healthcare, financials, and consumer discretionary, regularly featuring prominent growth-oriented companies in its top holdings. The fund is designed for investors seeking a balanced strategy that emphasizes long-term, steady growth and income, with a moderate minimum investment requirement and no sales load, making it accessible for a range of individual investors.
Performance
PBFDX had a total return of 26.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.85%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
62.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 9.65% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 8.48% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.10% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.30% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.52% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.41% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 5.13% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 4.92% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 4.14% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 3.67% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.00953 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.00048 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.66461 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.01663 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02756 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02386 | Apr 1, 2025 |