Invesco American Franchise Fund (VAFAX)
Fund Assets | 17.78B |
Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
Min. Investment | $1,000 |
Turnover | n/a |
Dividend (ttm) | 1.10 |
Dividend Yield | 3.20% |
Dividend Growth | n/a |
Payout Frequency | n/a |
Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
Previous Close | 32.47 |
YTD Return | 10.36% |
1-Year Return | 24.74% |
5-Year Return | 86.36% |
52-Week Low | 22.78 |
52-Week High | 32.64 |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 61 |
Inception Date | Jun 23, 2005 |
About VAFAX
The Invesco American Franchise Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. large-cap growth companies. This fund targets businesses that possess resilient franchises and demonstrate above-average growth rates compared to the broader market and industry peers. The portfolio emphasizes industry leaders across sectors, with a significant allocation to technology, consumer cyclical, and communication services. As of recent data, the fund’s largest holdings include leading firms such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Apple, reflecting a concentration in innovative, high-growth companies. With over 57 holdings and approximately $16 billion in assets under management, the fund is managed by an experienced team and follows a strategy benchmarked against the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The fund’s approach positions it as a significant participant in the large-cap growth category, appealing to investors seeking exposure to established U.S. businesses with strong competitive advantages and growth trajectories.
Performance
VAFAX had a total return of 24.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.53%.
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Top 10 Holdings
53.14% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 11.21% |
Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 9.19% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 7.11% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 6.63% |
Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.17% |
Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.47% |
Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 3.40% |
Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.01% |
Visa Inc. | V | 2.53% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | NOW | 2.42% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Dec 16, 2024 | $1.0971 | Dec 16, 2024 |
Dec 16, 2022 | $1.3321 | Dec 16, 2022 |
Dec 16, 2021 | $6.6682 | Dec 16, 2021 |
Dec 11, 2020 | $2.5174 | Dec 11, 2020 |
Dec 13, 2019 | $1.5069 | Dec 13, 2019 |
Dec 14, 2018 | $1.7964 | Dec 14, 2018 |