Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Value Fund Class C (VSFCX)

Fund Assets	159.96M
Expense Ratio	1.96%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	59.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.10
Dividend Yield	0.38%
Dividend Growth	25.43%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 22, 2025

Previous Close	24.79
YTD Return	12.90%
1-Year Return	16.57%
5-Year Return	40.25%
52-Week Low	21.35
52-Week High	26.81
Beta (5Y)	1.04
Holdings	207
Inception Date	Nov 20, 2006

About VSFCX

The Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund is a mutual fund targeting capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks and other equity securities of smaller U.S. companies, with an emphasis on value-oriented opportunities. The fund’s strategy centers on identifying undervalued businesses whose market capitalizations place them within the small-cap segment, typically defined by their relatively smaller size compared to large-cap peers. By focusing on value, the Clover Small Value Fund seeks out firms believed to be trading below their intrinsic worth, often featuring stable financials, solid fundamentals, and potential for growth unrecognized by the broader market. This approach enables investors to gain exposure to a diversified basket of U.S. small-cap value stocks, spanning sectors such as financials, real estate, utilities, and energy. As a managed portfolio, its holdings are actively adjusted to respond to changing market conditions and sector opportunities. The fund serves as a tool for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios or access the unique return characteristics and risks associated with the small-cap value market segment. Performance and holdings are subject to fluctuation, and the fund’s value can rise or fall based on market movements and the performance of its underlying assets.

• Fund Family: Federated
• Category: Small Value
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VSFCX
• Share Class: Class C Shares
• Index: Russell 2000 Value TR

Performance

VSFCX had a total return of 16.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.13%.

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 C	1.79%
FCVAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value A	1.07%
FCVTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value M	1.34%
FIKNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value Z	0.66%
FCVIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Value I	0.79%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VSFSX	Class R6 Shares	0.82%
VSFIX	Institutional Shares	0.89%
VSFAX	Class A Shares	1.14%
VSFRX	Class R Shares	1.23%

Top 10 Holdings

16.64% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Federated Hermes Govt Obl Premier	GOFXX	2.27%
American Healthcare REIT, Inc.	AHR	2.25%
Penguin Solutions, Inc.	PENG	1.95%
Garrett Motion Inc.	GTX	1.65%
Postal Realty Trust, Inc.	PSTL	1.58%
CNO Financial Group, Inc.	CNO	1.56%
Byline Bancorp, Inc.	BY	1.46%
Trustmark Corporation	TRMK	1.34%
Sphere Entertainment Co.	SPHR	1.32%
BankUnited, Inc.	BKU	1.26%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 22, 2025	$0.0952	Dec 23, 2025
Dec 12, 2025	$0.59869	Dec 15, 2025
Dec 23, 2024	$0.0759	Dec 24, 2024
Dec 12, 2024	$2.34055	Dec 13, 2024
Dec 21, 2023	$0.1138	Dec 22, 2023
Dec 12, 2023	$0.4309	Dec 13, 2023

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Oct 16, 2026

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