Weitz Conservative Allocation Fund - Institutional Class (WBAIX)
| Fund Assets | 170.33M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 25.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.68% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.39 |
| YTD Return | -1.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.79% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.98% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.97 |
| 52-Week High | 17.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 176 |
| Inception Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
About WBAIX
The Weitz Conservative Allocation Fund Institutional Class is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide a combination of long-term capital appreciation, capital preservation, and current income. Its primary function is to invest across both equity and fixed income markets, typically allocating between 50% and 75% of assets to equities under normal market conditions, with the remainder in investment-grade bonds and other fixed income securities. The fund targets institutional investors, demonstrated by its higher minimum investment threshold, and aims to maintain a relatively lower expense ratio compared to peers. Its portfolio is diversified, frequently holding over 200 distinct securities, with notable exposure to high-quality large-cap stocks and U.S. Treasury instruments. The fund's strategic asset allocation seeks to balance growth potential with risk mitigation, making it a key player in the moderately conservative allocation category. The approach is supported by rigorous research and a disciplined investment process, seeking to navigate various market environments while preserving investor capital and providing regular income through semi-annual distributions.
Performance
WBAIX had a total return of 0.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.07%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| WBALX | - Investor Class | 0.85% |
Top 10 Holdings
23.60% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 3.37% |
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 2.34% |
| Aon plc | AON | 2.32% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 2.32% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | TMO | 2.31% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.625% | T.2.625 02.15.29 | 2.27% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | MLM | 2.25% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.22% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.20% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.68606 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.1568 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.70114 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.15614 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.23076 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.12098 | Jun 15, 2023 |