Westwood Quality SmallCap Fund Ultra (WWSYX)
| Fund Assets | 999.74M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% |
| Min. Investment | $20,000,000 |
| Turnover | 57.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.59% |
| Dividend Growth | 53.23% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 19.77 |
| YTD Return | -1.48% |
| 1-Year Return | -8.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.41 |
| 52-Week High | 23.72 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 61 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
About WWSYX
The Westwood Quality SmallCap Fund Ultra Shares is a mutual fund dedicated to achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of small-cap companies. It employs a disciplined approach that emphasizes both quality and value, seeking to identify companies with strong fundamentals—such as sustainable earnings, healthy balance sheets, and prudent management—within the small-cap segment. The fund is structured to allocate at least 80% of its assets in small-cap equities, focusing on businesses that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth. This investment strategy aims to deliver a return premium while also mitigating downside risk, thus appealing to investors looking for better risk-adjusted returns over time. As of March 2025, the fund has been recognized in the U.S. Small Blend category for its risk-adjusted performance, underscoring its role as a significant player in providing exposure to U.S. small-cap stocks with a quality tilt. It serves investors seeking diversified access to the dynamic small-cap sector, which can complement broader equity portfolios.
Performance
WWSYX had a total return of -8.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.83%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Everus Construction Group, Inc. | ECG | 2.16% |
| Avista Corporation | AVA | 2.15% |
| AAR Corp. | AIR | 2.14% |
| Banner Corporation | BANR | 2.10% |
| Veeco Instruments Inc. | VECO | 2.10% |
| BlackLine, Inc. | BL | 2.09% |
| Hayward Holdings, Inc. | HAYW | 2.08% |
| Moog Inc. | MOG.A | 2.07% |
| Urban Edge Properties | UE | 2.06% |
| Piper Sandler Companies | PIPR | 2.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.2018 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.1123 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.3069 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.5507 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.2141 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.4819 | Dec 9, 2022 |