Macquarie Core Equity Fund Class A (WCEAX)
| Fund Assets | 3.95B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Min. Investment | $750 |
| Turnover | 24.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.69% |
| Dividend Growth | 12.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 18.64 |
| YTD Return | 10.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 97.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.88 |
| 52-Week High | 20.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 55 |
| Inception Date | Jul 3, 2000 |
About WCEAX
Macquarie Core Equity Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth by investing primarily in large-cap U.S. companies. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to equity securities, focusing on companies deemed to have high quality, sustainable competitive advantages, financial strength, and stable earnings. Its investment approach involves a concentrated portfolio, often selecting stocks that are expected to benefit from underappreciated, multi-year earnings catalysts. The portfolio manager leverages over two decades of experience to construct a blend-oriented mix that is broadly representative of the U.S. market, spanning multiple sectors such as technology, consumer services, and healthcare. This strategy results in a portfolio where the top ten holdings may constitute over a third of assets, frequently including leading firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple. Categorized as a large blend fund, Macquarie Core Equity Fund Class A aims to balance growth and value characteristics, appealing to investors seeking diversified exposure to major U.S. industries while managing risk through selective stock choice and sector allocation.
Performance
WCEAX had a total return of 14.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.93%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
38.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.25% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.53% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.55% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 3.64% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.41% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.41% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.06% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.91% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 2.65% |
| Abbott Laboratories | ABT | 2.37% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | $2.14236 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $1.89735 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $2.092 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $2.514 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.4311 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $1.506 | Dec 12, 2019 |