Sterling Capital Behavioral Small Cap Value Equity Fund Institutional Shares (SPSCX)
| Fund Assets | 92.16M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.84% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 74.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.97 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.03% |
| Dividend Growth | 392.65% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 19.35 |
| YTD Return | -2.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 115.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.15 |
| 52-Week High | 23.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.05 |
| Holdings | 245 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1997 |
About SPSCX
Sterling Capital Behavioral Small Cap Value Equity Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund focused on achieving maximum long-term total return by investing primarily in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The fund employs a disciplined investment approach rooted in behavioral finance, seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies resulting from predictable investor behaviors and emotions. Its portfolio construction emphasizes valuation, price momentum, and earnings revisions, with additional consideration for market capitalization and sector diversification to maintain balanced risk exposure. With an inception date dating back to January 1997, this fund targets undervalued securities across various sectors, including select real estate investment trusts (REITs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Managed by Sterling Capital, the fund is classified within the small-cap value category, offering institutional investors exposure to a broad and actively managed portfolio. The fund is characterized by a relatively high turnover rate and a competitive expense ratio for its class, reflecting its active management style. Sterling Capital Behavioral Small Cap Value Equity Fund Institutional Shares plays an important role for investors seeking to diversify into smaller U.S. companies, leveraging behavioral finance methodologies to identify opportunities often overlooked by the broader market.
Performance
SPSCX had a total return of 6.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.89%.
Top 10 Holdings
9.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund | TOPXX | 1.47% |
| Mr. Cooper Group Inc. | COOP | 1.12% |
| Jackson Financial Inc. | JXN | 1.08% |
| SkyWest, Inc. | SKYW | 0.96% |
| Argan, Inc. | AGX | 0.91% |
| Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | EPRT | 0.83% |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | CALM | 0.79% |
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 0.73% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 0.73% |
| CNX Resources Corporation | CNX | 0.73% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.1285 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $1.6964 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.1424 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.23898 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.08939 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.02984 | Jun 30, 2023 |