Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund Investor Class (VLEOX)
| Fund Assets | 827.27M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.21% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.80 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
| Dividend Growth | 6,888.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 65.28 |
| YTD Return | 8.68% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 40.06% |
| 52-Week Low | 58.57 |
| 52-Week High | 66.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.87 |
| Holdings | 52 |
| Inception Date | Jun 23, 1993 |
About VLEOX
The Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund Investor Class is a diversified mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in U.S. small-cap companies. Launched in 1993, it targets firms with a proven track record of consistent earnings and stock price growth, spanning industries such as industrials, technology, financial services, healthcare, and consumer defensive sectors. The fund adheres to a disciplined investment process that emphasizes quality and seeks to mitigate risk, and it has earned top ratings for its risk-adjusted performance across 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods within its Morningstar small growth peer group. Typically, at least 80% of assets are invested in small-cap stocks, but the portfolio may also include select mid-cap companies to enhance diversification. The fund has a relatively low portfolio turnover rate and a history of maintaining lower volatility compared to its category peers, reflecting its commitment to a stable, long-term growth strategy. With a minimum initial investment of $1,000 and a net expense ratio of 1.18%, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to dynamic, smaller U.S. companies while balancing growth potential with risk management.
Performance
VLEOX had a total return of 13.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.19%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FKICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Stock K6 Fund | 0.60% |
| FSCDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap A | 1.20% |
| FCDTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Small Cap Fund | 1.39% |
| FSOPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 0.77% |
| FCDAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Small Cap Fund | 1.13% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VLEIX | Institutional | 0.97% |
Top 10 Holdings
45.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| State Street U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | GVMXX | 5.52% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 5.49% |
| Woodward, Inc. | WWD | 5.23% |
| CACI International Inc | CACI | 4.90% |
| Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | WTS | 4.81% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 4.73% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | AIT | 4.53% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 3.75% |
| Federal Signal Corporation | FSS | 3.64% |
| Rush Enterprises, Inc. | RUSHA | 3.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $3.79637 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 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 |