Steward Values-Focused Small-Mid Cap Enhanced Fund Instl (SCECX)
| Fund Assets | 180.54M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.64% |
| Min. Investment | $25,000 |
| Turnover | 36.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.01% |
| Dividend Growth | 36.05% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.40 |
| YTD Return | 7.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 35.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.52 |
| 52-Week High | 13.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 881 |
| Inception Date | Jan 31, 1952 |
About SCECX
The Steward Values Enhanced Small-Mid Cap Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to provide diversified exposure to small- and mid-capitalization U.S. equities. Its investment approach combines a values-based screening process with a focus on companies displaying strong fundamentals and growth potential. The fund primarily holds stocks within the small blend category, aiming to balance growth and value characteristics. Notable sectors represented in its top holdings include industrials, technology, consumer cyclicals, healthcare, energy, and financial services. With a competitive expense ratio and a low portfolio turnover rate, the fund seeks to maintain cost efficiency while providing long-term capital appreciation opportunities. It caters to institutional investors, requiring a higher minimum initial investment, and it positions itself as a values-oriented option for those seeking to align investment choices with ethical or stewardship principles. The Steward Values Enhanced Small-Mid Cap Fund plays a significant role in the market by offering access to a broad range of smaller companies, contributing to portfolio diversification and potential exposure to emerging growth areas within the U.S. economy.
Performance
SCECX had a total return of 12.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.30%.
Top 10 Holdings
5.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ciena Corporation | CIEN | 0.71% |
| US Foods Holding Corp. | USFD | 0.62% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 0.60% |
| Northern Institutional Funds - Treasury Portfolio | NTPXX | 0.58% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | LITE | 0.56% |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | UTHR | 0.53% |
| RB Global, Inc. | RBA | 0.53% |
| Royal Gold, Inc. | RGLD | 0.51% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation | CW | 0.50% |
| Pure Storage, Inc. | PSTG | 0.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.08353 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.79642 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.54552 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $3.11456 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.28162 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Jun 11, 2021 | $0.0126 | Jun 11, 2021 |