Sterling Capital SmCp Val C (STSOX)

Fund Assets	174.46M
Expense Ratio	1.938%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	6.19%
Dividend (ttm)	0.07
Dividend Yield	0.21%
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 30, 2025

Previous Close	32.83
YTD Return	14.54%
1-Year Return	17.03%
5-Year Return	49.20%
52-Week Low	28.89
52-Week High	36.48
Beta (5Y)	1.29
Holdings	48
Inception Date	Nov 16, 2015

About STSOX

Sterling Capital Small Cap Value Fund Class C is a mutual fund that primarily focuses on investing in the common stock of small capitalization U.S. companies exhibiting value characteristics. The fund employs a value-driven investment approach, targeting businesses with market capitalizations below that of the largest members in the Russell 2000 Index. Its strategy combines quantitative analysis—evaluating fundamental valuation metrics relative to industry peers—and qualitative research, seeking company-specific catalysts expected to propel future earnings growth and enhance investor interest. This fund is designed to capitalize on opportunities in the less efficiently priced segment of the U.S. equity market, where small-cap stocks often experience less analyst coverage and greater growth potential. Its diversified portfolio spans a range of sectors, with significant holdings in companies like BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Casey's General Stores, and Hanover Insurance Group. By maintaining an active management style, Sterling Capital Small Cap Value Fund Class C aims to deliver superior long-term performance and manage risk within the small-cap space, making it a notable choice for exposure to undervalued smaller U.S. companies.

• Fund Family: Sterling Capital Funds
• Category: Small Blend
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: STSOX
• Share Class: C Shares
• Index: Russell 2000 Value TR

Performance

STSOX had a total return of 17.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.53%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FCPVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Small Cap Value Fund	0.75%
FCVAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value A	1.04%
FCVCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value C	1.79%
FCVIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value I	0.79%
FCVTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value M	1.29%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SCSIX	R6 Shares	0.92%
STSCX	Institutional Shares	1.03%
STSNX	A Shares	1.28%

Top 10 Holdings

35.02% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Moog Inc.	MOG.A	4.03%
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.	AMG	3.93%
EnerSys	ENS	3.86%
CACI International Inc	CACI	3.65%
Casey's General Stores, Inc.	CASY	3.60%
Crane Company	CR	3.41%
Wintrust Financial Corporation	WTFC	3.40%
Oshkosh Corporation	OSK	3.27%
United Rentals, Inc.	URI	3.02%
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.	FR	2.86%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 30, 2025	$0.0686	Dec 30, 2025
Dec 10, 2025	$7.2182	Dec 10, 2025
Dec 11, 2024	$9.1445	Dec 11, 2024
Dec 13, 2023	$16.19946	Dec 14, 2023
Dec 7, 2022	$13.6817	Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2021	$17.27026	Dec 9, 2021

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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