Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund Class C (QCSCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
22.79
+0.25 (1.11%)
Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Fund Assets1.63B
Expense Ratio1.99%
Min. Investment$1,500
Turnover82.00%
Dividend (ttm)2.18
Dividend Yield9.57%
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Ex-Dividend DateDec 11, 2025
Previous Close22.54
YTD Return5.46%
1-Year Return17.31%
5-Year Return39.94%
52-Week Low15.12
52-Week High23.18
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings302
Inception DateSep 15, 2005

About QCSCX

Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of small U.S. companies. The fund maintains an investment strategy that allocates at least 80% of its net assets to small-cap equities, targeting firms that typically exhibit higher growth potential and greater market volatility compared to larger counterparts. Utilizing quantitative models and multi-layered risk management, the fund seeks to construct a diversified portfolio across sectors, often adjusting its sector weights in alignment with its benchmark while applying over- or underweight positions as opportunities arise. Its portfolio composition frequently features industries such as financial services, industrials, healthcare, and technology. The fund is designed for investors aiming to participate in the performance of the small-cap segment, which can provide unique exposure and diversification benefits within broader equity portfolios. Investments in small-cap companies naturally entail heightened liquidity risk and price volatility, positioning the fund as a specialized instrument within the equity market landscape.

Fund Family Federated
Category Small Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol QCSCX
Share Class Class C Shares
Index Russell 2000 TR

Performance

QCSCX had a total return of 17.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.19%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
SWSSXSchwabSchwab Small Cap Index Fund0.04%
FSSNXFidelityFidelity Small Cap Index Fund0.03%
FSCRXFidelityFidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund1.03%
FSSLXFidelityFidelity Series Small Cap Core0.01%
FLXSXFidelityFidelity Flex Small Cap Index Fundn/a

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
QLSCXClass R6 Shares0.88%
QISCXInstitutional Shares0.89%
QASCXClass A Shares1.14%

Top 10 Holdings

15.00% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Federated Govt Oblg Pr Sharesn/a3.05%
American Healthcare REIT, Inc.AHR2.19%
Primoris Services CorporationPRIM1.55%
Jackson Financial Inc.JXN1.32%
MGP Ingredients, Inc.MGPI1.30%
Credo Technology Group Holding LtdCRDO1.28%
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.MIRM1.17%
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.BTSG1.09%
Powell Industries, Inc.POWL1.03%
FB Financial CorporationFBK1.03%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 11, 2025$2.18139Dec 12, 2025
Dec 6, 2022$0.68963Dec 7, 2022
Dec 6, 2021$3.96299Dec 7, 2021
Dec 14, 2018$0.62933Dec 17, 2018
Dec 15, 2017$0.87518Dec 18, 2017
Dec 15, 2016$0.14811Dec 16, 2016
Full Dividend History