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Name
As of 12/12/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
YTD Return
6.7%
1 yr return
9.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
9.4%
Net Assets
$179 M
Holdings in Top 10
22.0%
Expense Ratio 1.24%
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
Turnover 86.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/12/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Period | VSFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 6.7% | -3.2% | 30.8% | 89.23% |
1 Yr | 9.7% | 4.9% | 39.8% | 90.91% |
3 Yr | 3.8%* | -13.7% | 74.9% | 86.76% |
5 Yr | 9.4%* | -3.3% | 52.8% | 61.50% |
10 Yr | 7.3%* | -3.7% | 28.4% | 73.60% |
* Annualized
Period | VSFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 7.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 71.46% |
2022 | -16.2% | -33.6% | 212.9% | 46.81% |
2021 | 19.9% | -62.0% | 147.6% | 52.15% |
2020 | 9.0% | -24.8% | 31.3% | 13.70% |
2019 | 19.1% | -21.7% | 34.0% | 47.70% |
Period | VSFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 6.7% | -3.2% | 30.8% | 89.23% |
1 Yr | 9.7% | 4.9% | 39.8% | 90.91% |
3 Yr | 3.8%* | -13.7% | 74.9% | 86.76% |
5 Yr | 9.4%* | -3.3% | 52.8% | 61.50% |
10 Yr | 7.3%* | -3.7% | 28.4% | 73.60% |
* Annualized
Period | VSFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 10.6% | 1.8% | 35.4% | 84.65% |
2022 | -8.6% | -25.2% | 250.0% | 29.90% |
2021 | 30.6% | -3.0% | 157.9% | 54.43% |
2020 | 9.4% | -13.5% | 33.4% | 17.57% |
2019 | 19.9% | -1.5% | 34.3% | 78.05% |
VSFIX | Category Low | Category High | VSFIX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 179 M | 2.79 M | 54 B | 64.83% |
Number of Holdings | 88 | 10 | 1599 | 64.35% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 40.6 M | 1.04 M | 3.62 B | 66.51% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 21.96% | 5.2% | 92.1% | 44.36% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSFIX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 97.63% | 6.25% | 105.88% | 67.70% |
Cash | 2.37% | 0.00% | 37.64% | 38.04% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.05% | 35.41% |
Other | 0.00% | -1.07% | 38.91% | 55.02% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 33.01% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 90.12% | 34.69% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSFIX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Financial Services | 26.08% | 0.00% | 35.71% | 28.68% |
Real Estate | 13.58% | 0.00% | 44.41% | 7.35% |
Industrials | 12.43% | 0.65% | 48.61% | 89.71% |
Energy | 9.20% | 0.00% | 29.42% | 38.24% |
Consumer Cyclical | 8.22% | 0.35% | 51.62% | 84.31% |
Technology | 7.82% | 0.00% | 27.23% | 64.22% |
Healthcare | 7.71% | 0.00% | 25.76% | 28.43% |
Utilities | 5.43% | 0.00% | 13.86% | 12.25% |
Communication Services | 3.74% | 0.00% | 17.58% | 17.65% |
Basic Materials | 3.44% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 80.64% |
Consumer Defense | 2.35% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 79.90% |
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSFIX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 97.63% | 6.25% | 105.88% | 50.48% |
Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.52% | 50.96% |
VSFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 1.24% | 0.05% | 37.04% | 45.93% |
Management Fee | 0.85% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 70.02% |
12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.01% | 0.35% | 50.77% |
VSFIX 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
VSFIX 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.
VSFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | 86.00% | 7.00% | 252.00% | 84.38% |
VSFIX | Category Low | Category High | VSFIX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 1.19% | 0.00% | 14.14% | 59.81% |
VSFIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
VSFIX | Category Low | Category High | VSFIX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | 0.64% | -1.43% | 4.13% | 34.56% |
VSFIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Date | Amount | Type |
---|---|---|
Dec 21, 2023 | $0.341 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 12, 2023 | $0.431 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 22, 2022 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 07, 2022 | $2.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 2021 | $2.410 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 2020 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 2019 | $0.146 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 28, 2018 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 06, 2018 | $1.012 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 06, 2018 | $3.118 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 28, 2017 | $0.196 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 06, 2017 | $1.331 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 06, 2017 | $2.846 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 29, 2016 | $0.205 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 06, 2016 | $0.487 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 30, 2015 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 07, 2015 | $0.442 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 30, 2014 | $0.173 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 05, 2014 | $0.709 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 05, 2014 | $2.049 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 30, 2013 | $0.321 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 06, 2013 | $0.497 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 06, 2013 | $0.642 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 28, 2012 | $0.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 07, 2012 | $0.266 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 07, 2012 | $0.737 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 29, 2011 | $0.081 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 08, 2011 | $0.234 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Jun 09, 2011 | $0.016 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 30, 2010 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 2009 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
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 |
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0.08 | 37.45 | 8.23 | 3.58 |
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