Villere Equity Fund (VLEQX)
| Fund Assets | 35.31M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.07% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 11.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
| Dividend Growth | 35.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.98 |
| YTD Return | -0.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.55% |
| 5-Year Return | -15.22% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.76 |
| 52-Week High | 11.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.99 |
| Holdings | 40 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2013 |
About VLEQX
Villere Equity Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term growth for its shareholders. The fund primarily invests in a concentrated portfolio of approximately 20 to 30 companies, with a notable emphasis on small- and mid-cap U.S. equities. Its investment strategy is rooted in bottom-up, fundamental research to identify mispriced securities and unique opportunities, often favoring firms with strong growth potential trading at reasonable valuations. The fund is unconstrained by a specific benchmark, enabling managers to pursue their highest conviction ideas without strict adherence to index composition. Villere Equity Fund distinguishes itself with a high-conviction, low-turnover approach, typically leading to longer holding periods and a portfolio less diversified than broad market funds. This selectivity aims to capture sustainable, long-term growth while accepting the higher volatility and potential risk associated with smaller companies. Managed by Villere & Co., the fund leverages a multi-generational team and a disciplined process honed over decades, positioning it as a compelling option for equity investors seeking active management and differentiated exposure within the U.S. growth equity landscape.
Performance
VLEQX had a total return of 1.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.46%.
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Top 10 Holdings
47.54% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio | AGPXX | 13.54% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.68% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 4.29% |
| Stryker Corporation | SYK | 4.03% |
| On Holding AG | ONON | 3.98% |
| Lineage, Inc. | LINE | 3.71% |
| Palomar Holdings, Inc. | PLMR | 3.47% |
| Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | CZR | 3.31% |
| ON Semiconductor Corporation | ON | 3.31% |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. | IDXX | 3.22% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.05931 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.04389 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.50823 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.29685 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.15652 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.10451 | Dec 18, 2020 |