Perkins Discovery Fund (PDFDX)
| Fund Assets | 6.85M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.50% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 10.08% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.60% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 50.69 |
| YTD Return | -6.80% |
| 1-Year Return | -2.95% |
| 5-Year Return | -39.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 37.57 |
| 52-Week High | 58.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.18 |
| Holdings | 26 |
| Inception Date | Apr 9, 1998 |
About PDFDX
Perkins Discovery Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on seeking long-term capital appreciation. Its primary strategy centers on investing at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks, with a core emphasis on emerging micro-cap companies—typically those with market capitalizations under $1 billion. By targeting this segment, the fund aims to capture the growth potential offered by innovative, young firms in their early development stages. The fund has flexibility to invest in other securities or maintain cash positions as market conditions warrant. This approach makes it particularly relevant for segments of investment portfolios designated for aggressive growth objectives. Due to its focus on micro-cap stocks, Perkins Discovery Fund plays a distinct role in the market by providing exposure to smaller, less-established companies that may offer higher risk and reward profiles compared to larger-cap peers. The fund is also known for its relatively high expense ratio, reflecting the active management and research required for this specialized segment.
Performance
PDFDX had a total return of -2.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.90%.
Top 10 Holdings
66.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Axogen, Inc. | AXGN | 12.86% |
| Natera, Inc. | NTRA | 10.83% |
| Veracyte, Inc. | VCYT | 8.58% |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | ANIP | 7.29% |
| ePlus inc. | PLUS | 6.38% |
| Magnite, Inc. | MGNI | 4.72% |
| BioLife Solutions, Inc. | BLFS | 4.40% |
| AtriCure, Inc. | ATRC | 4.03% |
| SkyWater Technology, Inc. | SKYT | 3.83% |
| Digi International Inc. | DGII | 3.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $2.3297 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.702 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $20.7571 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $1.4687 | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.2724 | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.4035 | Dec 28, 2012 |