Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund Class A (VSFAX)
| Fund Assets | 156.50M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.14% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 76.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.95% |
| Dividend Growth | 266.74% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 24.51 |
| YTD Return | 1.82% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 102.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.71 |
| 52-Week High | 29.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 89 |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 1996 |
About VSFAX
The **Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund Class A** is a mutual fund focused on capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks and other equity securities of U.S. companies with small market capitalizations. Its primary function is to provide investors with a value-oriented strategy, often including deep, relative, and cyclical value stocks. Notably, the fund allocates assets across various sectors, with a significant presence in financial services, utilities, and real estate. The fund's performance can be influenced by developments in these emphasized sectors, making it suitable for investors seeking exposure to small-cap value stocks. By targeting small-cap companies, it adds diversity to investment portfolios, despite the inherent volatility and risks associated with such investments.
Performance
VSFAX had a total return of 8.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.41%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCVCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class C | 2.06% |
| FCVAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class A | 1.30% |
| FCVTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class M | 1.54% |
| FIKNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.90% |
| FCVIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Fund - Class I | 1.03% |
Top 10 Holdings
24.46% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Government Obligations Fund | GOFXX | 3.50% |
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 2.91% |
| IDACORP, Inc. | IDA | 2.91% |
| Old National Bancorp | ONB | 2.74% |
| NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. | NWE | 2.27% |
| SouthState Corporation | SSB | 2.14% |
| F.N.B. Corporation | FNB | 2.06% |
| CNO Financial Group, Inc. | CNO | 2.02% |
| STAG Industrial, Inc. | STAG | 1.99% |
| EPR Properties | EPR | 1.93% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.2549 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.34055 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.2768 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.4309 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.0434 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $2.03385 | Dec 8, 2022 |