Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund Class R6 (QLSGX)
| Fund Assets | 648.83M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 91.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 32.32 |
| YTD Return | 2.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 22.02% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.25 |
| 52-Week High | 34.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 251 |
| Inception Date | Jun 29, 2016 |
About QLSGX
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund R6 is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the common stocks of small-cap U.S. companies. The fund’s strategy centers around identifying growth-oriented businesses, typically within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Growth Index, and leverages quantitative analysis and proprietary research to construct a diversified portfolio spanning various sectors. At least 80% of its net assets are allocated to small companies, ensuring tight alignment with its investment mandate. Managed by Federated MDTA LLC, the fund holds more than 250 stocks, with its top ten positions comprising about 16% of its assets, reflecting a meaningful yet diversified approach. The R6 share class is tailored for institutional investors, offering a competitive expense ratio and no minimum investment requirement. By concentrating on dynamic and innovative companies poised for expansion, this fund plays a valuable role in portfolios seeking exposure to the growth potential of small-cap equities within the U.S. market.
Performance
QLSGX had a total return of 18.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.24%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
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 28, 2023 | $0.014 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.0129 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.63122 | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $8.57729 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.14444 | Dec 7, 2020 |