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

Fund Assets	2.24B
Expense Ratio	2.00%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	82.00%
Dividend (ttm)	n/a
Dividend Yield	n/a
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 11, 2025

Previous Close	25.62
YTD Return	17.90%
1-Year Return	23.14%
5-Year Return	46.10%
52-Week Low	20.55
52-Week High	26.31
Beta (5Y)	1.42
Holdings	306
Inception Date	Sep 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: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: QCSCX
• Share Class: Class C Shares
• Index: Russell 2000 TR

Performance

QCSCX had a total return of 23.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.65%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWSSX	Schwab	Schwab Small Cap Index Fund	0.04%
FSCRX	Fidelity	Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund	0.66%
FSSLX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Small Cap Core	0.01%
FLXSX	Fidelity	Fidelity Flex Small Cap Index Fund	n/a
SWSCX	Schwab	Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™	1.09%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
QLSCX	Class R6 Shares	0.88%
QISCX	Institutional Shares	0.89%
QASCX	Class A Shares	1.14%

Top 10 Holdings

15.49% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Federated Govt Oblg Pr Shares	n/a	4.19%
American Healthcare REIT, Inc.	AHR	1.85%
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.	BTSG	1.66%
Arteris, Inc.	AIP	1.29%
Hecla Mining Company	HL	1.14%
Liquidia Corporation	LQDA	1.11%
Sphere Entertainment Co.	SPHR	1.10%
Associated Banc-Corp	ASB	1.09%
SPS Commerce, Inc.	SPSC	1.03%
Byline Bancorp, Inc.	BY	1.03%

Dividend History

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

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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