Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund Institutional Class (VLEIX)
| Fund Assets | 735.37M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 8.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
| Dividend Growth | -87.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 62.66 |
| YTD Return | 2.97% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 76.10% |
| 52-Week Low | 51.76 |
| 52-Week High | 67.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 70 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2015 |
About VLEIX
The Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund specializing in equity investments, primarily targeting small-cap U.S. companies with robust growth prospects. The fund’s core objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in businesses that demonstrate consistent growth in both stock price and earnings over several years. Managed with a disciplined approach, it emphasizes companies with time-tested business models that are better equipped to withstand varying economic conditions. The fund’s portfolio typically has significant exposure to the industrial, technology, and financial services sectors, with its top holdings including firms like Comfort Systems USA Inc and SPS Commerce Inc. Benchmarked against the Russell 2000 Index and categorized within Morningstar’s Small Growth Funds, the fund has garnered strong risk-adjusted performance ratings and is recognized for maintaining below-average volatility and fees relative to its peers. Its strategy and track record have resulted in top ratings and notable outperformance during challenging market periods, solidifying its role as a prominent solution for institutional investors seeking exposure to high-quality U.S. small-cap equities.
Performance
VLEIX had a total return of 10.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.11%.
Top 10 Holdings
30.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ExlService Holdings, Inc. | EXLS | 3.80% |
| CACI International Inc | CACI | 3.80% |
| Post Holdings, Inc. | POST | 3.49% |
| RLI Corp. | RLI | 3.13% |
| Woodward, Inc. | WWD | 2.90% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 2.90% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 2.82% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.68% |
| Federal Signal Corporation | FSS | 2.62% |
| AAON, Inc. | AAON | 2.41% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.05432 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.42656 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $1.18623 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $4.03196 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $10.15777 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $6.74513 | Dec 19, 2018 |