Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class (WAAEX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
37.37
+0.27 (0.73%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets1.40B
Expense Ratio1.15%
Min. Investment$2,000
Turnover39.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.74
Dividend Yield1.97%
Dividend Growthn/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Ex-Dividend DateDec 18, 2025
Previous Close37.10
YTD Return-0.05%
1-Year Return-11.19%
5-Year Return-40.37%
52-Week Low31.82
52-Week High43.08
Beta (5Y)1.17
Holdings45
Inception DateDec 6, 1986

About WAAEX

The Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class is an actively managed mutual fund that aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing primarily in small-capitalization growth companies. The fund typically maintains a diversified portfolio of 40 to 60 holdings, focusing on high-quality businesses that are expected to demonstrate sustained sales and earnings expansion over extended periods. Its core strategy blends investments in stable, established growth companies with positions in higher-growth, emerging businesses, providing a balance of steadiness and potential upside. With at least 80% of its assets allocated to U.S. small-cap stocks and up to 20% in international equities, the fund offers investors access to dynamic segments of the market that often drive innovation across sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrials, and consumer goods. Managed by an experienced team, the Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund plays a significant role for those seeking exposure to the growth potential of small-cap companies within a disciplined, research-driven framework.

Fund Family Wasatch
Category Small Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WAAEX
Share Class Investor Class Shares
Index Russell 2000 Growth TR

Performance

WAAEX had a total return of -11.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.14%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FECGXFidelityFidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund0.05%
FCIGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I1.07%
FCPGXFidelityFidelity Small Cap Growth Fund1.05%
FCTGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M1.58%
FCCGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C2.08%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
WIAEXInstitutional Class Shares1.05%

Top 10 Holdings

35.55% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
HealthEquity, Inc.HQY4.08%
The Ensign Group, Inc.ENSG4.03%
RBC Bearings IncorporatedRBC3.95%
Nova Ltd.NVMI3.80%
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.OLLI3.49%
PJT Partners Inc.PJT3.47%
FabrinetFN3.32%
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.SITE3.18%
Paylocity Holding CorporationPCTY3.17%
Agilysys, Inc.AGYS3.07%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 18, 2025$0.73696Dec 18, 2025
Dec 17, 2020$3.55422Dec 17, 2020
Dec 19, 2019$5.7861Dec 19, 2019
Dec 20, 2018$12.45684Dec 20, 2018
Dec 27, 2017$5.07385Dec 27, 2017
Dec 28, 2016$3.5144Dec 28, 2016
Full Dividend History