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Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund

mutual fund
AFYCX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$26.56 +0.4 +1.53%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
AFYCX (Mutual Fund)

Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund

Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$26.56 +0.4 +1.53%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
AFYCX (Mutual Fund)

Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund

Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$26.56 +0.4 +1.53%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity

Name

As of 11/06/2024

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

Watchlist

$26.56

$1.87 B

0.24%

$0.06

1.60%

Vitals

YTD Return

18.4%

1 yr return

28.0%

3 Yr Avg Return

5.3%

5 Yr Avg Return

8.8%

Net Assets

$1.87 B

Holdings in Top 10

40.9%

52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH

$26.2
N/A
N/A

Expenses

OPERATING FEES

Expense Ratio 1.60%

SALES FEES

Front Load N/A

Deferred Load 1.00%

TRADING FEES

Turnover 16.00%

Redemption Fee 2.00%


Min Investment

Standard (Taxable)

$2,500

IRA

$2,500


Fund Classification

Fund Type

Open End Mutual Fund


Name

As of 11/06/2024

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

Watchlist

$26.56

$1.87 B

0.24%

$0.06

1.60%

AFYCX - Profile

Distributions

  • YTD Total Return 18.4%
  • 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.3%
  • 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.8%
  • Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
  • Net Income Ratio 0.73%
DIVIDENDS
  • Dividend Yield 0.2%
  • Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly

Fund Details

  • Legal Name
    Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund
  • Fund Family Name
    INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST
  • Inception Date
    Jul 05, 2012
  • Shares Outstanding
    N/A
  • Share Class
    C
  • Currency
    USD
  • Domiciled Country
    US
  • Manager
    Edward Woods

Fund Description

Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, primarily common stock, of companies that have historically paid dividends and have strong dividend policies. The Advisor defines companies with “strong dividend policies” as companies that demonstrate historic dividend growth in addition to competitive advantages, reasonable valuations, positive or increasing cash flow returns, and/or sound capital allocation policies or approaches. Although the Fund may invest in any size companies, it primarily invests in large capitalization companies. Bahl & Gaynor, Inc., the Fund’s investment advisor (the “Advisor” or “Bahl & Gaynor”), considers large capitalization companies to be those with market capitalization of $10 billion or higher at the time of purchase. Under normal market conditions, the Fund typically invests in a diversified portfolio of 35 to 50 securities spread across a variety of economic sectors, including, for example, the information technology sector, health care sector, or industrial sector. However, from time to time, the Fund may invest a larger percentage of its net assets in one or more sectors. Investments in and weightings of individual sectors vary based on the Advisor’s assessment of company fundamentals, valuations and overall economic conditions. The Advisor focuses on high-quality companies that typically produce steady earnings and dividend growth. The Advisor defines “high quality companies” as companies that have historically exhibited an ability to grow revenues, earnings, and dividends in a variety of economic environments. The Fund may also invest in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), which are pooled investment vehicles that invest primarily in income producing real estate or real estate related loans or interests.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities. The Fund’s investments in foreign securities are primarily in American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and similar receipts. ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks.

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AFYCX - Performance

Return Ranking - Trailing

Period AFYCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD 18.4% 3.2% 39.2% 82.23%
1 Yr 28.0% 6.7% 58.1% 85.42%
3 Yr 5.3%* -12.8% 15.3% 88.32%
5 Yr 8.8%* -8.3% 109.7% 96.75%
10 Yr 8.8%* -0.4% 52.2% 93.22%

* Annualized

Return Ranking - Calendar

Period AFYCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 2.9% -42.6% 47.4% 95.44%
2022 -12.9% -56.3% -4.2% 5.09%
2021 22.8% -27.2% 537.8% 23.83%
2020 4.5% -22.5% 2181.7% 84.00%
2019 22.8% -13.5% 40.4% 53.27%

Total Return Ranking - Trailing

Period AFYCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD 18.4% 3.2% 39.2% 82.23%
1 Yr 28.0% 6.7% 58.1% 85.42%
3 Yr 5.3%* -12.8% 15.3% 88.32%
5 Yr 8.8%* -8.3% 109.7% 96.75%
10 Yr 8.8%* -0.4% 52.2% 93.22%

* Annualized

Total Return Ranking - Calendar

Period AFYCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 5.6% -5.0% 47.4% 98.61%
2022 -9.7% -36.8% -2.2% 8.61%
2021 24.0% 3.0% 537.8% 79.83%
2020 5.5% -15.8% 2266.0% 97.75%
2019 24.5% -0.4% 241.3% 91.29%

NAV & Total Return History


AFYCX - Holdings

Concentration Analysis

AFYCX Category Low Category High AFYCX % Rank
Net Assets 1.87 B 2.34 M 1.55 T 45.41%
Number of Holdings 50 2 3963 80.26%
Net Assets in Top 10 754 M 1.07 M 517 B 44.03%
Weighting of Top 10 40.86% 0.3% 112.9% 29.12%

Top 10 Holdings

  1. Broadcom, Inc. 6.97%
  2. Eli Lilly Co. 5.83%
  3. Merck Co., Inc. 4.42%
  4. AbbVie, Inc. 4.25%
  5. PepsiCo, Inc. 3.61%
  6. Procter Gamble Co. 3.40%
  7. Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A 3.23%
  8. Eaton Corp. PLC 3.17%
  9. NextEra Energy, Inc. 3.00%
  10. Chevron Corp. 2.98%

Asset Allocation

Weighting Return Low Return High AFYCX % Rank
Stocks
96.25% 0.00% 105.85% 87.57%
Cash
0.83% 0.00% 99.07% 55.16%
Preferred Stocks
0.00% 0.00% 2.53% 11.37%
Other
0.00% -13.91% 100.00% 37.94%
Convertible Bonds
0.00% 0.00% 5.54% 6.52%
Bonds
0.00% 0.00% 94.06% 14.05%

Stock Sector Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High AFYCX % Rank
Technology
17.31% 0.00% 48.94% 86.44%
Financial Services
14.61% 0.00% 55.59% 32.75%
Healthcare
13.81% 0.00% 52.29% 66.67%
Industrials
11.87% 0.00% 29.90% 18.94%
Consumer Defense
10.34% 0.00% 47.71% 12.16%
Real Estate
8.50% 0.00% 31.91% 0.74%
Consumer Cyclical
8.28% 0.00% 30.33% 79.65%
Utilities
7.96% 0.00% 20.91% 1.82%
Energy
3.53% 0.00% 41.64% 63.77%
Basic Materials
2.67% 0.00% 25.70% 45.49%
Communication Services
1.14% 0.00% 27.94% 96.86%

Stock Geographic Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High AFYCX % Rank
US
96.25% 0.00% 105.85% 77.01%
Non US
0.00% 0.00% 64.54% 25.18%

AFYCX - Expenses

Operational Fees

AFYCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Expense Ratio 1.60% 0.01% 19.75% 12.26%
Management Fee 0.45% 0.00% 1.90% 41.06%
12b-1 Fee 1.00% 0.00% 1.00% 82.95%
Administrative Fee N/A 0.00% 0.85% 48.51%

Sales Fees

AFYCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Front Load N/A 1.00% 5.75% N/A
Deferred Load 1.00% 1.00% 5.00% 11.76%

Trading Fees

AFYCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Max Redemption Fee 2.00% 0.25% 2.00% 5.13%

Related Fees

Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.

AFYCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Turnover 16.00% 0.00% 268.00% 33.75%

AFYCX - Distributions

Dividend Yield Analysis

AFYCX Category Low Category High AFYCX % Rank
Dividend Yield 0.24% 0.00% 25.47% 34.85%

Dividend Distribution Analysis

AFYCX Category Low Category High Category Mod
Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly Annual Monthly Annual

Net Income Ratio Analysis

AFYCX Category Low Category High AFYCX % Rank
Net Income Ratio 0.73% -54.00% 2.44% 48.13%

Capital Gain Distribution Analysis

AFYCX Category Low Category High Capital Mode
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually Annually Semi-Annually Annually

Distributions History

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AFYCX - Fund Manager Analysis

Managers

Edward Woods


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Jul 05, 2012

9.91

9.9%

Edward A. Woods, CFA, CIC is Vice President and Principal of Bahl & Gaynor, Inc. Mr. Woods is responsible for portfolio management, investment research of the insurance industry, fixed income, and client service. Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2004, Mr. Woods was a Vice President and Senior Investment Counselor with the Northern Trust Company in Chicago. From 1996-1999 he was an AVP, Portfolio Manager for LaSalle Bank, where he was also a financial services analyst. From 1994-1996 he was a portfolio manager for Star Bank, & from 1989-1994 he was a trust officer and portfolio manager for 5/3 Bank. Mr. Woods earned an M.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and a B.A. from Wittenberg University.

Eleanor Moffat


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Jul 05, 2012

9.91

9.9%

Eleanor K. Moffat, CFA, CIC is Vice President and Principal of Bahl & Gaynor, Inc. Mrs. Moffat is responsible for portfolio management, investment research of the consumer discretionary sector, and client service. Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 1999, Mrs. Moffat was a Senior Portfolio Manager at Bartlett & Co. in Cincinnati. Prior to joining Bartlett in 1987, Mrs. Moffat was a Vice President and Unit Head at The First National Bank of Maryland in Baltimore. From 1978 through 1981, Mrs. Moffat was a Divisional Representative for the Mellon Bank. She served as the credit officer for Mellon's European branches, as well as National Division. Mrs. Moffat earned an M.A.S. from John Hopkins University and a B.A. from Princeton University.

John Schmitz


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Jul 05, 2012

9.91

9.9%

John B. Schmitz, CFA, CIC is Vice President and Principal of Bahl & Gaynor, Inc. Mr. Schmitz is responsible for portfolio management, investment research the energy sector, REITs, and client service. Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2005, Mr. Schmitz was responsible for various functions for Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Asset Management from 1986 through 2005. From 1984 through 1986 he was an investment analyst at The Central Trust Company in Cincinnati. From 1982 through 1984 he was a commercial loan officer for The Citizens and Southern National Bank in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Schmitz earned a B.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati.

Ellis Hummel


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Jul 05, 2012

9.91

9.9%

Ellis D. Hummel, CFP is Vice President and Principal of Bahl & Gaynor, Inc. Mr. Hummel is responsible for portfolio management, investment research of the utilities and transportation sectors, wealth advisory, and client service. Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2008, Mr. Hummel was a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Haberer Registered Investment Advisor, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huntington National Bank, from 2000 to 2008. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Hummel was a portfolio manager with Foster & Motley, Inc. Mr. Hummel earned a B.A. from Skidmore College.

Lori Hudson


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Jul 05, 2012

9.91

9.9%

Lori A. Hudson is Vice President and Principal of the Bahl & Gaynor, Inc. Mrs. Hudson is responsible for portfolio management, investment research of the consumer staples sector, compliance, and client service. Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2003, Mrs. Hudson was an Assistant Vice President and Senior Trust Officer for Fifth Third Bank. For over 22 years, she served in a number of capacities in the Investment Group of the Trust Division. Mrs. Hudson earned a B.A. from the University of Cincinnati.

Stephanie Thomas


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Jan 02, 2013

9.41

9.4%

Stephanie S. Thomas, CFA is Vice President and Principal and she joined BAHL & GAYNOR INC., D/B/A BAHL & GAYNOR INVESTMENT COUNSEL, Inc. in 2012. She is a member of the Bahl & Gaynor Investment Committee and is responsible for portfolio management, investment research, and client management. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Thomas was a managing director with Fifth Third Asset Management. She managed a team of senior relationship managers and staff supporting 250 institutional clients with $6 billion in assets. Ms. Thomas was responsible for all aspects of client management in the areas of investment review, reporting, compliance, and account management. As a managing director, Ms. Thomas was a member of a senior leadership team overseeing sales, product development, system conversion, compliance, client management, marketing and legal aspects of the firm. Ms. Thomas received a B.A. in Economics from Wittenberg University and an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. Ms. Thomas is a CFA charterholder, a CFA Society of Cincinnati board member, and a member of the Cincinnati ArtsWave Finance and Investment Committee.

W. Jeff Bahl


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Nov 01, 2014

7.58

7.6%

W. Jeff Bahl is Vice President of the Bahl & Gaynor, Inc. Mr. Bahl is responsible for top-down investment research, fixed income portfolio management, trading, and client service. Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2014, Mr. Bahl was Managing Director and Head of High Yield Credit Trading for Goldman Sachs in New York from 2008 to 2014. From 2005 through 2007 he was Vice President in the High Yield Trading Department for Bank of America in New York. Mr. Bahl earned a B.S. from Washington and Lee University.

Nicholas Puncer


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Nov 01, 2014

7.58

7.6%

Nicholas W. Puncer, CFA is Vice President and Principal and he joinedBAHL & GAYNOR INC., D/B/A BAHL & GAYNOR INVESTMENT COUNSEL, Inc. in 2007. He is a member of the Bahl & Gaynor Investment Committee and is responsible for portfolio management, investment research, and client management. Mr. Puncer worked at Bahl & Gaynor as a co-op from 2007 to 2010 and a research analyst from 2010 to 2014 before being promoted to Portfolio Manager in 2014. Mr. Puncer received a B.A.A. in Finance and Business Economics from University of Cincinnati. Mr. Puncer is a CFA charterholder and member of the Cincinnati CFA society and Certified Financial PlannerTM professional.

James Russell


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Jan 02, 2015

7.41

7.4%

James E. Russell, Jr., CFA is Vice President and Principal and he joined Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel in 2014. He is a member of the Bahl & Gaynor Investment Committee and is responsible for portfolio management, investment research, and client management. Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor, Mr. Russell was the Senior Equity Strategist and Regional Investment Director of US Bank Wealth Management. His responsibilities included participation in establishing nationwide asset allocation, compliance oversight of investment professionals, thought leadership and media interaction and high net worth account management. Mr. Russell received a M.B.A. from Emory University and a B.S. from Centre College of Kentucky. Mr. Russell is a CFA charterholder and member of the Cincinnati CFA society.

Kevin Gade


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Jun 30, 2019

2.92

2.9%

As a Portfolio Manager, Kevin works primarily with institutional clients along with select high net worth relationships. He travels regularly to support the firm’s national platform business. Kevin aids Jim Russell’s efforts in coverage of the Pharmaceutical industry. Prior to his role as Portfolio Manager, Kevin served as a Portfolio Analyst at Bahl & Gaynor after joining the firm full-time in 2016. Prior to his full-time position at Bahl & Gaynor, he worked within Citi’s Markets and Securities Services group (Analyst). Kevin worked as a Co-Op with Bahl & Gaynor while pursuing his undergraduate degree.

Tenure Analysis

Category Low Category High Category Average Category Mode
0.04 39.02 7.24 2.42