Value Line Select Growth Institutional (VILSX)
| Fund Assets | 433.81M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 8.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.96 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.61% |
| Dividend Growth | 15.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 37.71 |
| YTD Return | 6.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.11% |
| 5-Year Return | 77.26% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.03 |
| 52-Week High | 41.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2020 |
About VILSX
The Value Line Select Growth Fund, Inc.; Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed for investors seeking long-term capital growth through exposure to U.S. equities. The fund’s primary objective is to invest at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of American companies that demonstrate favorable growth prospects, emphasizing consistency and quality over speculative growth. It targets sectors such as industrials, technology, consumer defensive, and financial services, with notable holdings including leading companies with established business models and a history of resilience across market cycles. The fund is recognized for its disciplined investment approach, focusing on companies with ten or more years of consistent growth in stock price and earnings, which helps reduce volatility and supports risk management. This strategy has enabled the Value Line Select Growth Fund, Inc.; Institutional Class to achieve strong risk-adjusted returns and to maintain a competitive position within its peer group throughout different market conditions. Its focus on long-term, stable performers positions it as a core holding for investors prioritizing steady growth and lower volatility in their portfolios.
Performance
VILSX had a total return of 8.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.65%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VALSX | Investor Class | 1.16% |
Top 10 Holdings
53.95% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 7.24% |
| Cintas Corporation | CTAS | 6.37% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 5.95% |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | NOW | 5.60% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | ICE | 4.94% |
| Trane Technologies plc | TT | 4.84% |
| Intuit Inc. | INTU | 4.83% |
| Stryker Corporation | SYK | 4.78% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | CDNS | 4.76% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 4.65% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $3.95972 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $3.4196 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $3.49032 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $5.85583 | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $10.17744 | Dec 10, 2020 |