Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Value Fund Class A (VSFAX)
| Fund Assets | 159.64M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.14% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 59.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.87 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
| Dividend Growth | -66.52% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.38 |
| YTD Return | 1.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 37.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.71 |
| 52-Week High | 27.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 202 |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 1996 |
About VSFAX
Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund Class A is a mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks and other equity securities of small capitalization U.S. companies believed to be undervalued relative to the market or their historic valuations. Value is assessed based on low price ratios, high dividend yields, and slow growth rates in earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow. The fund targets the small value segment of the equity market, focusing on securities that offer potential for appreciation through a disciplined quantitative approach combined with fundamental analysis. It provides investors with exposure to small-cap value stocks, which typically exhibit higher volatility and risk compared to larger companies due to factors like less liquid markets, unproven track records, and limited access to capital. The Class A shares cater to investors seeking active management in this niche, emphasizing sector allocations that may heighten sensitivity to specific industry developments. Managed by Federated Hermes, the fund plays a role in diversified portfolios aiming for growth in undervalued small company equities.
Performance
VSFAX had a total return of 15.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.52%.
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
14.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | AHR | 2.54% |
| Federated Govt Oblg Pr Shares | n/a | 1.78% |
| CNO Financial Group, Inc. | CNO | 1.45% |
| CNX Resources Corporation | CNX | 1.39% |
| BankUnited, Inc. | BKU | 1.38% |
| Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | EPRT | 1.34% |
| Jackson Financial Inc. | JXN | 1.30% |
| Trustmark Corporation | TRMK | 1.25% |
| MGP Ingredients, Inc. | MGPI | 1.21% |
| Cushman & Wakefield Limited | CWK | 1.21% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2702 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.59869 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 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 |