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Name
As of 11/07/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
YTD Return
15.7%
1 yr return
33.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.6%
Net Assets
$187 M
Holdings in Top 10
24.1%
Expense Ratio 2.23%
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 1.00%
Turnover 86.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Standard (Taxable)
$1,500
IRA
$250
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 11/07/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Period | VSFCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 15.7% | -6.3% | 30.2% | 42.62% |
1 Yr | 33.6% | 6.4% | 52.0% | 60.66% |
3 Yr | 3.4%* | -12.6% | 68.9% | 74.82% |
5 Yr | 10.6%* | -3.0% | 52.8% | 48.73% |
10 Yr | 6.9%* | -3.1% | 28.2% | 77.81% |
* Annualized
Period | VSFCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 6.7% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 74.47% |
2022 | -17.5% | -36.7% | 212.9% | 52.63% |
2021 | 18.4% | -62.0% | 147.6% | 53.33% |
2020 | 8.2% | -24.8% | 31.3% | 17.72% |
2019 | 18.8% | -21.7% | 34.0% | 50.00% |
Period | VSFCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 15.7% | -6.3% | 30.2% | 42.62% |
1 Yr | 33.6% | 6.4% | 52.0% | 60.66% |
3 Yr | 3.4%* | -12.6% | 68.9% | 74.82% |
5 Yr | 10.6%* | -3.0% | 52.8% | 48.73% |
10 Yr | 6.9%* | -3.1% | 28.2% | 77.81% |
* Annualized
Period | VSFCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 9.5% | 1.8% | 35.4% | 91.57% |
2022 | -9.5% | -36.7% | 250.0% | 35.65% |
2021 | 29.2% | -3.0% | 157.9% | 60.00% |
2020 | 8.2% | -13.5% | 33.4% | 24.05% |
2019 | 18.8% | -1.5% | 34.3% | 88.30% |
VSFCX | Category Low | Category High | VSFCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 187 M | 5.95 M | 54 B | 64.72% |
Number of Holdings | 91 | 10 | 1599 | 60.98% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 42.5 M | 762 K | 3.2 B | 65.19% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 24.07% | 5.2% | 92.2% | 37.00% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSFCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 96.45% | 7.22% | 105.88% | 79.67% |
Cash | 3.55% | 0.00% | 39.68% | 31.07% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.71% | 75.47% |
Other | 0.00% | -1.83% | 31.19% | 80.14% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 73.93% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 79.66% | 74.30% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSFCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Financial Services | 26.08% | 0.00% | 35.71% | 28.23% |
Real Estate | 13.58% | 0.00% | 44.41% | 7.42% |
Industrials | 12.43% | 0.65% | 48.61% | 89.95% |
Energy | 9.20% | 0.00% | 29.42% | 38.76% |
Consumer Cyclical | 8.22% | 0.00% | 51.62% | 83.73% |
Technology | 7.82% | 0.00% | 34.03% | 65.07% |
Healthcare | 7.71% | 0.00% | 25.76% | 29.19% |
Utilities | 5.43% | 0.00% | 13.86% | 12.44% |
Communication Services | 3.74% | 0.00% | 24.90% | 18.42% |
Basic Materials | 3.44% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 81.10% |
Consumer Defense | 2.35% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 80.86% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSFCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 96.45% | 7.22% | 105.88% | 66.59% |
Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 76.17% | 78.97% |
VSFCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 2.23% | 0.05% | 37.04% | 7.94% |
Management Fee | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 71.66% |
12b-1 Fee | 0.75% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 83.61% |
Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.01% | 0.35% | 55.22% |
VSFCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | 81.40% |
VSFCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
VSFCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | 86.00% | 7.00% | 252.00% | 84.14% |
VSFCX | Category Low | Category High | VSFCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 0.45% | 0.00% | 14.14% | 79.91% |
VSFCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
VSFCX | Category Low | Category High | VSFCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | -0.40% | -1.43% | 4.13% | 90.91% |
VSFCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Semi-Annually |
Date | Amount | Type |
---|---|---|
Dec 21, 2023 | $0.114 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 12, 2023 | $0.431 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 07, 2022 | $2.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 2021 | $2.253 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 06, 2018 | $1.012 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 06, 2018 | $3.118 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 06, 2017 | $1.331 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 06, 2017 | $2.846 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 06, 2016 | $0.487 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 07, 2015 | $0.442 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 05, 2014 | $0.709 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 05, 2014 | $2.049 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 30, 2013 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 06, 2013 | $0.497 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 06, 2013 | $0.642 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 07, 2012 | $0.266 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 07, 2012 | $0.737 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 08, 2011 | $0.234 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Jun 09, 2011 | $0.016 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 08, 2009 | $0.138 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 31, 2006
16.34
16.3%
Stephen K. Gutch, CFA, is Senior Portfolio Manager for Federated Global Investment Management Corp. Mr. Gutch has been with Federated since 2008; has worked in investment management since 1995; and has managed investment portfolios since 2006. Previous associations: Director of Research and Portfolio Manager, Clover Capital Management; Managing Director for hedge fund, Continental Advisors, LLC; Portfolio Manager, Fulcrum Investment Group, LLC. Education: B.A., University of Rochester; M.B.A., William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, also at the University of Rochester.
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
---|---|---|---|
0.08 | 37.45 | 8.25 | 3.58 |
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