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MassMutual Small Cap Opportunities Fund
mutual fund
MSCLX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$20.05
-0.14
-0.69%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Blend Equity
MSCLX (Mutual Fund)
MassMutual Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$20.05
-0.14
-0.69%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Blend Equity
MSCLX (Mutual Fund)
MassMutual Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$20.05
-0.14
-0.69%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Blend Equity
Name
As of 12/10/2024Price
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.
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Vitals
YTD Return
19.6%
1 yr return
28.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
6.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
11.9%
Net Assets
$426 M
Holdings in Top 10
18.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$20.2
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.97%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 40.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/10/2024Price
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.
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MSCLX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 19.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.07%
- Dividend Yield 0.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameMassMutual Small Cap Opportunities Fund
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Fund Family NameMASSMUTUAL FUNDS
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Inception DateJul 06, 2000
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassAdmin
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerRaman Vardharaj
Fund Description
Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of small-capitalization U.S. companies that the Fund’s subadviser, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco Advisers”), believes have favorable business trends or prospects based on fundamental analysis. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of small-cap companies. Invesco Advisers currently considers “small-cap” companies to be those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the market capitalization range of companies included in the Russell 2000® Index (as of December 31, 2023, between $16.95
million and $15.88 billion). The Fund typically invests most of its assets in equity securities of U.S. companies, but may invest in foreign securities, including emerging market securities; however, it does not currently intend to invest substantially in foreign securities. The Fund generally will not invest more than 15% of its total assets in foreign securities. The Fund may invest in other types of securities such as real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) or other securities that are consistent with its investment objective. The Fund may at times have significant exposure to one or more industries or sectors. The Fund may hold a portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Invesco Advisers uses fundamental research to select securities for the Fund’s portfolio. While the process may change over time or vary in particular cases, in general the selection process currently uses a fundamental approach in analyzing issuers on factors such as a company’s financial performance, competitive strength and prospects, industry position, and business model and management strength. Industry outlook, market trends, and general economic conditions may also be considered.
Invesco Advisers aims to maintain a broad diversification across all major economic sectors. In constructing the portfolio, Invesco Advisers seeks to limit exposure to so-called “top-down” or “macro” risks, such as overall stock market movements, economic cycles, and interest rate or currency fluctuations. Instead, Invesco Advisers seeks to add value by selecting individual securities with superior company-specific fundamental attributes or relative valuations that they expect to outperform their industry and sector peers. This is commonly referred to as a “bottom-up” approach to portfolio construction. Invesco Advisers considers stock rankings, benchmark weightings, and capitalization outlooks in determining security weightings for individual issuers.
Invesco Advisers may consider stock rankings, benchmark weightings, and capitalization outlooks in determining security weightings for individual issuers. Invesco Advisers might sell a security if, for example, in its judgment, a stock’s price is approaching its target, a company’s competitive position deteriorates, a company’s management is performing poorly, or more attractive alternative investment ideas have been identified.
MSCLX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MSCLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 19.6% | -1.0% | 40.8% | 26.29% |
| 1 Yr | 28.4% | 0.0% | 51.3% | 18.67% |
| 3 Yr | 6.1%* | -11.6% | 45.9% | 36.80% |
| 5 Yr | 11.9%* | -12.1% | 35.2% | 18.67% |
| 10 Yr | 9.6%* | -2.6% | 18.7% | 22.16% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MSCLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.0% | -19.9% | 29.0% | 61.95% |
| 2022 | -16.9% | -59.3% | 118.2% | 21.92% |
| 2021 | 10.6% | -31.6% | 39.3% | 48.63% |
| 2020 | 11.1% | -51.0% | 39.5% | 49.30% |
| 2019 | 25.2% | -5.6% | 37.8% | 16.53% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MSCLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 19.6% | -1.0% | 40.8% | 26.29% |
| 1 Yr | 28.4% | 0.0% | 51.3% | 18.67% |
| 3 Yr | 6.1%* | -11.6% | 45.9% | 36.80% |
| 5 Yr | 11.9%* | -12.1% | 35.2% | 18.67% |
| 10 Yr | 9.6%* | -2.6% | 18.7% | 22.16% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MSCLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.7% | -11.7% | 31.8% | 33.27% |
| 2022 | -16.0% | -45.2% | 123.7% | 39.23% |
| 2021 | 21.0% | 0.0% | 45.6% | 63.28% |
| 2020 | 19.4% | -50.5% | 46.9% | 19.24% |
| 2019 | 25.9% | 2.2% | 40.9% | 33.89% |
NAV & Total Return History
MSCLX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MSCLX | Category Low | Category High | MSCLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 426 M | 555 K | 145 B | 51.14% |
| Number of Holdings | 98 | 2 | 2445 | 66.73% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 80.7 M | 124 K | 10.3 B | 49.05% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 18.56% | 3.1% | 100.1% | 43.70% |
Top 10 Holdings
- COMMON STOCK USD.0001 2.63%
- COMMON STOCK USD.01 1.94%
- COMMON STOCK USD1.0 1.93%
- COMMON STOCK USD.01 1.93%
- COMMON STOCK USD.01 1.82%
- COMMON STOCK USD.01 1.80%
- COMMON STOCK USD.0001 1.73%
- COMMON STOCK USD.01 1.61%
- REIT USD.0001 1.61%
- COMMON STOCK USD.1 1.56%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MSCLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.48% | 4.44% | 107.74% | 57.03% |
| Other | 1.43% | -0.07% | 49.08% | 16.54% |
| Cash | 0.45% | 0.00% | 27.02% | 84.60% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.13% | 73.19% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.17% | 73.33% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 102.81% | 75.10% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MSCLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 18.71% | 2.46% | 37.42% | 31.54% |
| Healthcare | 16.19% | 0.00% | 26.53% | 22.50% |
| Technology | 14.97% | 0.00% | 43.95% | 37.69% |
| Financial Services | 14.95% | 0.00% | 35.52% | 60.77% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.79% | 0.99% | 47.79% | 57.50% |
| Energy | 5.83% | 0.00% | 37.72% | 57.88% |
| Real Estate | 4.97% | 0.00% | 29.43% | 75.00% |
| Basic Materials | 4.22% | 0.00% | 18.66% | 62.12% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.09% | 0.00% | 18.87% | 53.46% |
| Utilities | 3.48% | 0.00% | 18.58% | 21.15% |
| Communication Services | 1.80% | 0.00% | 14.85% | 74.81% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MSCLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 97.30% | 2.58% | 107.74% | 69.20% |
| Non US | 1.18% | 0.00% | 97.07% | 10.84% |
MSCLX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MSCLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.97% | 0.01% | 38.30% | 59.16% |
| Management Fee | 0.58% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 27.29% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.30% | 0.01% | 0.45% | 95.12% |
Sales Fees
| MSCLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MSCLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| MSCLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 40.00% | 1.00% | 314.00% | 43.49% |
MSCLX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MSCLX | Category Low | Category High | MSCLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% | 0.00% | 42.47% | 94.49% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MSCLX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MSCLX | Category Low | Category High | MSCLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.07% | -2.40% | 2.49% | 57.31% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MSCLX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.145 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.619 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $0.370 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $1.439 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $1.203 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.066 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.326 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $1.038 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.371 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $1.565 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $0.344 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $0.141 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $1.393 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2014 | $0.284 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2014 | $2.054 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2014 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $0.129 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2011 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2010 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2009 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2008 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2007 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2007 | $1.776 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2006 | $5.698 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.212 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $1.225 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2004 | $0.004 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
MSCLX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Raman Vardharaj
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 27, 2009
13.02
13.0%
Mr. Vardharaj has been a Vice President and portfolio manager of the Sub-Adviser since May 2009. Prior to joining the Sub-Adviser, Mr. Vardharaj was a senior quantitative analyst creating stock selection models, monitoring portfolio risks and analyzing portfolio performance across the RS Core Equity Team of RS Investment Management Co. LLC from October 2006 to May 2009. He served as quantitative analyst at The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America from 1998 to October 2006 when Guardian Life Insurance acquired an interest in RS Investment Management Co. LLC. Mr. Vardharaj is a portfolio m
Matthew Ziehl
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 27, 2009
13.02
13.0%
Mr. Ziehl has been a Vice President and senior portfolio manager of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. since May 2009. Prior to joining OppenheimerFunds, Inc., Mr. Ziehl was a portfolio manager with RS Investment Management Co. LLC from October 2006 to May 2009 and served as a managing director at The Guardian Life Insurance Company from December 2001 to October 2006 when Guardian Life Insurance acquired an interest in RS Investment Management Co. LLC. Mr. Ziehl served as a portfolio manager and team leader at Salomon Brothers Asset Management, Inc. from January 2001 to December 2001. Mr. Ziehl has a B.A.
Magnus Krantz
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 29, 2013
9.09
9.1%
Mr. Krantz has been a Vice President of the Sub-Adviser since May 2009 and a portfolio manager of the Sub-Adviser since November 2012. He has served as sector manager for technology for the Sub-Adviser’s Main Street Investment Team since May 2009. Prior to joining the Sub-Adviser, Mr. Krantz was a sector manager at RS Investments and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Mr. Krantz joined Guardian Life Insurance Company in December 2005 and transitioned to RS Investments in October 2006 in connection with Guardian Life Insurance Company’s acquisition of an interest in RS Investments. Mr. Krantz ser
Joy Budzinski
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 29, 2013
9.09
9.1%
Budzinski has been a Vice President of the Sub-Adviser since May 2009 and a portfolio manager of the Sub-Adviser since November 2012. She has served as sector manager for healthcare for the Sub-Adviser’s Main Street Investment Team since May 2009. Prior to joining the Sub-Adviser, Ms. Budzinski was a healthcare sector manager at RS Investments and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Ms. Budzinski joined Guardian Life Insurance Company in August 2006 and transitioned to RS Investments in October 2006 in connection with Guardian Life Insurance Company’s acquisition of an interest in RS Investments.
Adam Weiner
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 29, 2013
9.09
9.1%
Mr. Weiner has been a Vice President of the Sub-Adviser since May 2009 and a portfolio manager of the Sub-Adviser since November 2012. He has served as sector manager for industrials and materials for the Sub-Adviser’s Main Street Investment Team since May 2009. Prior to joining the Sub-Adviser, Mr. Weiner was a sector manager at RS Investments for industrials and materials. Prior to joining RS Investments in January 2007, Mr. Weiner was a Director and senior equity analyst at Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM). Mr. Weiner served as an equity analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston from 2004 to 2006 (buy-side) and 1999 to 2004 (sell-side) and Morgan Stanley from 1996 to 1999. Mr. Weiner also served as an internal auditor at Dun and Bradstreet from 1992 to 1996 and as a budget analyst, Information Resources Division of the Executive Office of the President from 1990 to 1992. Mr. Weiner is a portfolio manager of other portfolios in the OppenheimerFunds complex.Mr. Weiner holds an M.B.A. from New York University and a B.A. in finance from George Washington University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 49.61 | 7.17 | 2.58 |
