Selected American Shares Fund Class S (SLASX)
| Fund Assets | 2.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 19.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.15% |
| Dividend Growth | -35.82% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 43.55 |
| YTD Return | 3.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.36% |
| 5-Year Return | 72.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.89 |
| 52-Week High | 44.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.95 |
| Holdings | 43 |
| Inception Date | Feb 20, 1933 |
About SLASX
Selected American Shares Fund Class S is an actively managed mutual fund with a focus on large-cap U.S. equities. The fund’s primary objective is to provide long-term capital growth by selectively investing in durable, well-managed American companies that demonstrate strong earnings potential and are considered undervalued relative to the broader market. Using a disciplined, research-driven approach, the fund’s managers identify a concentrated portfolio of businesses, emphasizing quality and attractive valuations, and typically hold investments for the long term to capitalize on growth while mitigating excessive trading costs. The fund is categorized in the "Large Blend" space, reflecting a mix of growth and value stocks across major sectors such as technology, financial services, communication, and healthcare. Established in 1933, Selected American Shares Fund Class S is notable for its long-standing presence and its strategy of seeking outgrowth at a reasonable price, making it a core holding option for diversified portfolios seeking exposure to prominent U.S. companies.
Performance
SLASX had a total return of 23.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 20.52%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| SLADX | Class D | 0.66% |
Top 10 Holdings
51.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital One Financial Corporation | COF | 8.27% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 7.36% |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | AMAT | 6.25% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.A | 4.96% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.74% |
| U.S. Bancorp | USB | 4.54% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 4.20% |
| MGM Resorts International | MGM | 4.05% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.75% |
| DANSKE BANK A/S | DANSKE | 3.71% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1.198 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $3.663 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $4.8492 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $2.725 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $1.8036 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | $1.1458 | Jun 28, 2023 |