Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund Class C Shares (QCSGX)
| Fund Assets | 648.83M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.02% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 91.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.42% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 22.79 |
| YTD Return | 2.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.44% |
| 5-Year Return | 15.67% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.13 |
| 52-Week High | 24.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 251 |
| Inception Date | Sep 15, 2005 |
About QCSGX
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund Class C Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in growth-oriented stocks of small-cap U.S. companies, selecting its portfolio constituents mainly from the universe of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. It employs a bottom-up, quantitatively driven investment process designed to capitalize on market inefficiencies while minimizing subjective or emotional biases in security selection. The fund's strategy emphasizes diversification across sectors but may allocate more heavily to certain industries if opportunities are identified, potentially increasing sector-specific risk. Managed by a team of experienced portfolio managers with expertise in quantitative analysis, the fund holds a range of securities, with around 246 individual holdings and a weighted median market capitalization of approximately $2.9 billion. The fund is positioned within the small-growth category, a segment known for its potential for higher returns as well as higher volatility compared to larger, more established companies. Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund Class C Shares plays a significant role for investors seeking targeted exposure to emerging and rapidly growing U.S. small-cap equities through a systematic and research-driven approach.
Performance
QCSGX had a total return of 17.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.67%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.77% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Govt Oblg Pr Shares | n/a | 3.55% |
| Primoris Services Corporation | PRIM | 2.08% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 2.06% |
| American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | AHR | 1.59% |
| Guardant Health, Inc. | GH | 1.49% |
| BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. | BTSG | 1.34% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 1.24% |
| Mueller Water Products, Inc. | MWA | 1.17% |
| Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | MIRM | 1.13% |
| Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. | SKWD | 1.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.24651 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.63122 | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $8.57729 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.14444 | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $1.45342 | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $1.19822 | Dec 18, 2017 |