Westwood Quality SmallCap Fund Inst (WHGSX)
| Fund Assets | 855.89M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 63.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.95 |
| YTD Return | 13.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 29.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.10 |
| 52-Week High | 22.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.96 |
| Holdings | 68 |
| Inception Date | Apr 2, 2007 |
About WHGSX
The Westwood Quality SmallCap Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap U.S. companies. The fund targets businesses within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index, emphasizing a blend between quality and value at the small-cap segment of the market. Its strategy seeks to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns while aiming to minimize downside risk through disciplined company selection and portfolio construction. Managed by an experienced team, the fund maintains a diversified portfolio, with notable exposures in sectors such as industrials, energy, financial services, and real estate. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to small-cap equities, but the portfolio may also include related investments like exchange-traded funds, real estate investment trusts, and other structures. The fund is designed for institutional investors, requiring a relatively high minimum initial investment. Since its inception in 2007, it has established a track record in the U.S. small-blend category and is recognized for its systematic approach to balancing growth and value among smaller companies in the public markets.
Performance
WHGSX had a total return of 12.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.05%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Veeco Instruments Inc. | VECO | 2.23% |
| Standex International Corporation | SXI | 2.17% |
| Urban Edge Properties | UE | 2.10% |
| Sensient Technologies Corporation | SXT | 2.10% |
| MYR Group Inc. | MYRG | 2.09% |
| Knife River Corporation | KNF | 2.07% |
| Hayward Holdings, Inc. | HAYW | 2.06% |
| Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. | NIC | 2.06% |
| Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. | ATMU | 2.05% |
| MDU Resources Group, Inc. | MDU | 2.05% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.1503 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1.0166 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.1768 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.1123 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.282 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.5507 | Dec 13, 2023 |