Saturna Growth Fund Z (SGZFX)
| Fund Assets | 78.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.72% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 4,762.80% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 60.85 |
| YTD Return | 9.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.69% |
| 5-Year Return | 87.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 45.64 |
| 52-Week High | 61.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 30 |
| Inception Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
About SGZFX
The Saturna Growth Fund Z is a mutual fund that seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies. It employs an active investment strategy, aiming to diversify holdings across industries and companies, with a particular focus on large-cap firms typically exceeding $1 billion in market capitalization. The fund's portfolio often features exposure to sectors such as information technology, consumer staples, health care, and industrials, reflecting its emphasis on growth-oriented equities. The Z share class distinguishes itself with a lower expense ratio compared to other classes, making it attractive for investors interested in cost efficiency without sacrificing access to professional management. The Saturna Growth Fund Z is recognized for its disciplined investment approach, measured performance history, and its role in supporting long-term asset accumulation for individual and institutional investors seeking participation in U.S. equity markets.
Performance
SGZFX had a total return of 21.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.34%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZANX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class Z | 0.53% |
| FNICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class C | 1.65% |
| FFIDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Fund | 0.43% |
| FDESX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified Stock Fund - Class O | 0.41% |
| FNITX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class M | 1.15% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| SSGFX | Investor Shares | 0.96% |
Top 10 Holdings
60.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 11.46% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 7.50% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 7.08% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.01% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.48% |
| Oracle Corporation | ORCL | 4.85% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.45% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 4.40% |
| Cash At Bank | n/a | 3.97% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 3.20% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.2157 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.025 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.9175 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $4.397 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.337 | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.9901 | Dec 19, 2019 |