JPMorgan SMID Cap Equity Fund (PECAX)
| Fund Assets | 336.47M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 61.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
| Dividend Growth | 175.16% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 16.77 |
| YTD Return | 0.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.70 |
| 52-Week High | 18.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 108 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1992 |
About PECAX
The JPMorgan SMID Cap Equity Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with intermediate, or small- to mid-sized, market capitalizations. The fund adopts a disciplined, research-driven approach, focusing on identifying companies with strong competitive positions operating in specialized market niches. The management emphasizes businesses with high returns on capital, robust earnings, and healthy free cash flow, favoring these metrics over simple revenue growth. The fund’s selective strategy often leads it to companies exhibiting steadier business models and financial stability. Led by a seasoned team with extensive experience in small and mid-cap equities, the fund’s process is designed to capitalize on overlooked growth opportunities within the broader Russell 2500 Index. Its portfolio construction aims to balance risk and reward, historically performing well during market downturns while occasionally trailing during sector-driven rallies. The JPMorgan SMID Cap Equity Fund Class A plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to dynamic U.S. companies beyond the large-cap universe, thereby contributing to portfolio diversification and participation in the growth potential of emerging leaders in various industries.
Performance
PECAX had a total return of 1.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.28%.
Top 10 Holdings
18.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund | JINXX | 2.78% |
| MSA Safety Incorporated | MSA | 2.08% |
| Hayward Holdings, Inc. | HAYW | 1.99% |
| Performance Food Group Company | PFGC | 1.86% |
| WillScot Holdings Corporation | WSC | 1.76% |
| Core & Main, Inc. | CNM | 1.69% |
| TransUnion | TRU | 1.50% |
| First Horizon Corporation | FHN | 1.49% |
| Eagle Materials Inc. | EXP | 1.46% |
| Entegris, Inc. | ENTG | 1.42% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.02938 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.11637 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.05297 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $1.80179 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $4.19991 | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.1045 | Dec 21, 2020 |