Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund Class A (POBAX)
| Fund Assets | 188.40M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.12% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 123.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
| Dividend Growth | 43.97% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 10.93 |
| YTD Return | 5.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.71% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.08% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.73 |
| 52-Week High | 11.01 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 21 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2003 |
About POBAX
The Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund Class A is a diversified mutual fund designed to balance current income with moderate capital growth. Operating as a fund of funds, it allocates assets across a mix of underlying funds and global asset classes, primarily emphasizing both debt and equity investments. Typically, its portfolio consists of approximately 50–70% in bonds and other fixed income instruments and 30–50% in equities, aiming to provide stability and limit volatility, making it well-suited for investors seeking to preserve capital while pursuing incremental asset appreciation. This fund is categorized within the moderately conservative allocation group, which targets lower risk and smoother returns compared to more aggressive portfolios. Its approach leverages a blend of U.S. and international securities, spanning large-cap equities, value and growth strategies, and various bond sectors, including core, high-yield, and short-duration positions. The combination of these features makes the fund a notable choice for those looking to achieve financial goals with an emphasis on risk management and consistent performance throughout different market conditions.
Performance
POBAX had a total return of 7.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.84%.
Top 10 Holdings
89.64% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Aristotle Core Income Fund Class I | PLIIX | 21.93% |
| Aristotle Core Bond I | PLEBX | 14.64% |
| Aristotle Core Eq I | ARILX | 12.54% |
| iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | IWD | 7.87% |
| Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund Class I | PLHIX | 7.39% |
| Aristotle Short Duration Income I | PLSDX | 7.35% |
| Aristotle International Eq I | ARIFX | 5.91% |
| Aristotle Funds Series Trust - Growth Equity Fund | ARIGX | 5.45% |
| iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | IWP | 3.54% |
| iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | EMB | 3.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.37954 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.26363 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.24399 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.29481 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Dec 8, 2021 | $0.55635 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.31637 | Dec 30, 2020 |