Westwood Quality SmallCap Fund A (WHGAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.03B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 57.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.81% |
| Dividend Growth | 60.33% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 20.94 |
| YTD Return | 3.72% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.46% |
| 5-Year Return | 75.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.34 |
| 52-Week High | 23.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 61 |
| Inception Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
About WHGAX
The Westwood Quality SmallCap Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap companies. This fund emphasizes a strategy that combines quality and value, aiming to generate superior risk-adjusted returns with lower downside risk. Typically, it allocates at least 80% of its net assets to small-cap stocks, which are generally defined as companies with market capitalizations between $500 million and $4 billion at the time of purchase. The fund’s approach centers on selecting high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets and robust free cash flow, using a rigorous bottom-up, fundamental security selection process. With a portfolio of approximately 50-70 holdings, the fund maintains high conviction in its investments. Its benchmark indices include the Russell 2000 Value Index and the Russell 3000 Index. The fund’s sector exposures often include industrials, financial services, energy, and real estate, reflecting the diverse opportunities within the small-cap universe. Westwood Quality SmallCap Fund Class A plays a significant role in offering investors targeted access to the growth potential and diversification benefits associated with U.S. small-cap equities.
Performance
WHGAX had a total return of 6.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.23%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
21.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| YETI Holdings, Inc. | YETI | 2.14% |
| Everus Construction Group, Inc. | ECG | 2.12% |
| The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. | BWIN | 2.12% |
| Rambus Inc. | RMBS | 2.11% |
| City Holding Company | CHCO | 2.10% |
| Verra Mobility Corporation | VRRM | 2.09% |
| Piper Sandler Companies | PIPR | 2.09% |
| First Bancorp | FBNC | 2.08% |
| Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. | GMS | 2.08% |
| Blue Bird Corporation | BLBD | 2.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.1546 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.1123 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.2395 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.5507 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.1972 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.4819 | Dec 9, 2022 |