Russell Investments U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class C (RLECX)
| Fund Assets | 855.56M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.12% |
| Min. Investment | $10,000,000 |
| Turnover | 85.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.70% |
| Dividend Growth | -38.60% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.21 |
| YTD Return | 3.00% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.38% |
| 5-Year Return | 14.03% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.57 |
| 52-Week High | 23.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1165 |
| Inception Date | Sep 2, 2008 |
About RLECX
The Russell Investments U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund that seeks to provide investors exposure to a diverse portfolio of small-cap U.S. companies. Its primary function is to capitalize on growth and value opportunities within the smaller segment of the U.S. equity market, targeting firms at the lower end of the market capitalization spectrum. The fund uses a blend investment style, balancing both growth and value stocks from various sectors, including healthcare, technology, utilities, consumer cyclicals, and financial services, as reflected in its top holdings. With hundreds of holdings and an actively managed structure, the fund maintains a high portfolio turnover rate, which is typical for strategies seeking to adapt quickly to changing market conditions. It is positioned in the Morningstar "Small Blend" category and is designed for investors looking to participate in the potential of small-cap equities while benefiting from professional management. As a class C share mutual fund, it features a level load fee structure and a relatively high expense ratio compared to peers. The fund plays a significant role for those seeking diversification within the U.S. small-cap space, although its higher costs are an important consideration for investors.
Performance
RLECX had a total return of 22.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.96%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
12.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Cash Management Fund | n/a | 4.33% |
| E-mini Russell 2000 Index Future Mar 26 | n/a | 3.81% |
| Argan, Inc. | AGX | 0.79% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | LGND | 0.67% |
| Select Water Solutions, Inc. | WTTR | 0.61% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. | WERN | 0.58% |
| PDF Solutions, Inc. | PDFS | 0.55% |
| MillerKnoll, Inc. | MLKN | 0.54% |
| Pegasystems Inc. | PEGA | 0.52% |
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | MRTN | 0.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $1.8463 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $3.0072 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.5163 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $1.0943 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $9.2327 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.9856 | Dec 19, 2019 |