WesMark Small Company Fund (WMKSX)
| Fund Assets | 159.34M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.23% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 21.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 362.15% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 15.22 |
| YTD Return | 4.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.46% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.59 |
| 52-Week High | 18.52 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 92 |
| Inception Date | Aug 8, 2000 |
About WMKSX
WesMark Small Company Fund is a mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The fund seeks out businesses with the potential for above-average growth or those undergoing significant changes, such as innovations in products, services, distribution methods, or overall restructuring. By targeting small-cap companies—typically firms on the lower end of the market capitalization range—the fund gains exposure to parts of the market that can offer robust growth prospects, albeit with higher volatility and risk due to factors like less liquidity and more limited operating histories. The portfolio is managed with an intent to diversify holdings, yet remains sensitive to broader market fluctuations and the unique risks of smaller firms. WesMark Small Company Fund plays an important role in the financial market for investors seeking to tap into the dynamism and growth potential of U.S. small-cap equities, often complementing broader or large-cap focused investment strategies.
Performance
WMKSX had a total return of 29.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.05%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
20.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Government Obligations Fund | GOFXX | 3.31% |
| Granite Construction Incorporated | GVA | 2.78% |
| Moog Inc. | MOG.A | 2.27% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | AIT | 2.10% |
| First Bancorp | FBNC | 2.08% |
| DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. | DOCN | 1.87% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | ANF | 1.71% |
| Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. | ATMU | 1.71% |
| Box, Inc. | BOX | 1.65% |
| Varonis Systems, Inc. | VRNS | 1.52% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $3.3445 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.72369 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.75039 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $0.00753 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | $0.01862 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | $0.0061 | Mar 31, 2023 |