Sit ESG Growth Fund Class S (SESGX)
| Fund Assets | 12.37M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 3.31% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
| Dividend Growth | -23.17% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 24.25 |
| YTD Return | 9.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 81.63% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.34 |
| 52-Week High | 24.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 63 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2016 |
About SESGX
The Sit ESG Growth Fund - Class S is an open-end mutual fund focused on maximizing long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in companies recognized for strong environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices. Managed by Sit Investment Associates, an employee-owned firm established in 1981, the fund targets large- and mid-cap companies, both within the United States and internationally, with a market capitalization above $2 billion. The fund adheres to a disciplined ESG screening process, considering metrics such as resource management, workplace diversity, business ethics, and sustainability policies. At least 80% of its net assets are invested in firms meeting these ESG criteria at the time of purchase. The fund's portfolio typically features a concentrated selection of holdings, reflecting high conviction in its ESG-oriented investment approach. With an inception date of June 30, 2016, and overseen by a team with decades of industry experience, the Sit ESG Growth Fund - Class S plays a role in aligning investment objectives with broader sustainability and responsible investment considerations in the financial market.
Performance
SESGX had a total return of 11.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.84%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| IESGX | - Class I | 1.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
48.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 11.27% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.67% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.70% |
| Fidelity Government Portfolio | FIGXX | 5.05% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.09% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.40% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | GS | 3.28% |
| Trane Technologies plc | TT | 2.95% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | IBDRY | 2.40% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.40% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.07764 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.10106 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.4673 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.25216 | Dec 16, 2021 |