Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund Class C (PODCX)
| Fund Assets | 637.17M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.84% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 65.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 140.06% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 12.71 |
| YTD Return | 8.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.11% |
| 5-Year Return | 40.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.34 |
| 52-Week High | 12.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 21 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2003 |
About PODCX
The Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to seek moderately high, long-term capital appreciation while providing a low level of current income. As a diversified fund, it follows a rigorous investment strategy that allocates assets globally across both equity and debt markets, maintaining an equity exposure typically between 70% and 85% and a debt exposure between 15% and 30%. This balanced approach positions the fund to navigate various market conditions, aiming to provide consistent performance over time. The fund implements a 'fund of funds' structure, drawing on multiple underlying investments for broad diversification. Its equity holdings are notably skewed toward growth-oriented and smaller-cap stocks, with additional allocations to foreign equities and select exposure to sectors such as communication, real estate, and energy. The fixed income component includes intermediate and foreign bonds, enhancing the fund’s ability to manage risk and capture global opportunities. By emphasizing long-term focus and disciplined decision-making, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund Class C plays a core role for investors seeking growth with some income in a single, globally diversified solution.
Performance
PODCX had a total return of 11.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.83%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class Z | 0.57% |
| FBRNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class I | 0.48% |
| FSSKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Fund - Class K | 0.36% |
| FSJHX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class M | 0.98% |
| FEYAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class A | 0.94% |
Top 10 Holdings
86.86% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Aristotle Core Eq I | ARILX | 19.60% |
| iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | IWD | 13.76% |
| Aristotle Funds Series Trust - Growth Equity Fund | ARIGX | 11.52% |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | IWN | 6.93% |
| Aristotle International Eq I | ARIFX | 6.86% |
| iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | IWP | 6.52% |
| Aristotle Core Income Fund Class I | PLIIX | 6.15% |
| iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | IWS | 5.96% |
| Aristotle Short Duration Income I | PLSDX | 5.36% |
| Aristotle Core Bond I | PLEBX | 4.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.30637 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.09124 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.03638 | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $2.61462 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.31222 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Dec 8, 2021 | $1.22758 | Dec 8, 2021 |