Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund Class A (POAAX)
| Fund Assets | 125.16M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.11% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.11 |
| YTD Return | 1.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.81% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.32% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.71 |
| 52-Week High | 11.14 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 21 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2003 |
About POAAX
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund focused on delivering current income and preserving capital. Structured as a fund of funds, it allocates assets primarily among other mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, targeting a balanced mix of high-quality fixed income securities and equity holdings. The fund typically maintains a conservative allocation, with approximately 70–85% of its portfolio invested in debt instruments such as core income and bond funds, and 15–30% in equities, including both U.S. and international stocks. This diversified approach seeks to provide steady income while minimizing downside risk, making the fund suitable for investors with lower risk tolerance or those seeking stable returns over market cycles. With a history dating back to 2003, the fund is managed according to principles emphasizing long-term discipline and factual analysis, avoiding market timing. It has an annual payout frequency and emphasizes exposure to large blend equities and high-quality bonds, positioning itself as a core holding within the conservative allocation category.
Performance
POAAX had a total return of 9.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.80%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTIWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% - Class I | 0.52% |
| FTTNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class M | 1.04% |
| FCANX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class C | 1.54% |
| FTAWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% - Class A | 0.77% |
| FIKWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class Z | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
89.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Aristotle Core Income I | PLIIX | 27.00% |
| Aristotle Core Bond I | PLEBX | 18.82% |
| Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund Class I | PLSDX | 9.98% |
| Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund Class I | PLHIX | 9.51% |
| Aristotle Core Eq I | ARILX | 6.22% |
| iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | EMB | 5.03% |
| iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | IWD | 4.87% |
| iShares TIPS Bond ETF | TIP | 3.00% |
| Aristotle Funds Series Trust - Growth Equity Fund | ARIGX | 2.78% |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | EFV | 2.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.39703 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.4158 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.32692 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.02118 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.61592 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.27503 | Dec 30, 2021 |