The Covered Bridge Fund Class A (TCBAX)
| Fund Assets | 116.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.77% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 121.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.76 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.09 |
| YTD Return | 2.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.63% |
| 5-Year Return | 30.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.86 |
| 52-Week High | 9.68 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.66 |
| Holdings | 114 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2013 |
About TCBAX
The Covered Bridge Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund designed to generate current income while also pursuing capital appreciation. Its primary strategy centers on investing in dividend-paying equity securities from large-cap domestic and international companies, with the aim of building a diversified portfolio across sectors and geographies. A defining feature of the fund is its use of covered call option writing on approximately half of each equity holding, a technique intended to enhance income through premiums while potentially reducing portfolio volatility. This options-based approach classifies the fund within the derivative income category, distinguishing it from traditional equity funds by offering an alternative source of return that is less dependent on market direction. The fund typically maintains significant exposure to large-cap equities, with a modest allocation to foreign stocks, and is managed with an eye toward income stability and risk mitigation. Since its inception in 2013, The Covered Bridge Fund Class A has established a track record of regular dividend distributions and plays a niche role in the financial market for investors seeking equity exposure tempered by an income-generating overlay strategy.
Performance
TCBAX had a total return of 13.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.53%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| TCBIX | Class I Shares | 1.51% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund | IJTXX | 6.87% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.62% |
| Pfizer Inc. | PFE | 2.59% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. | UPS | 2.51% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | QCOM | 2.47% |
| The Hershey Company | HSY | 2.47% |
| The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 2.33% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 2.27% |
| Salesforce, Inc. | CRM | 2.25% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 2.25% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.1984 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.2137 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.1727 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.1714 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.1613 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.2453 | Dec 11, 2024 |