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North Star Small Cap Value Fund
mutual fund
WFICX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.3
+0.13
+0.86%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Value Equity
share class
WFICX (Mutual Fund)
North Star Small Cap Value Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.3
+0.13
+0.86%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Value Equity
share class
WFICX (Mutual Fund)
North Star Small Cap Value Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$15.3
+0.13
+0.86%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Value Equity
share class
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.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
5.0%
1 yr return
12.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
-13.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
-3.3%
Net Assets
$37.3 M
Holdings in Top 10
43.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$15.2
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.73%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 71.40%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$100,000
IRA
$100,000
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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WFICX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 5.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -13.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -3.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.20%
- Dividend Yield 0.3%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameNorth Star Small Cap Value Fund
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Fund Family NameLifegoal ETFs
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Inception DateDec 31, 2018
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerGerard Heffernan
Fund Description
The Small Cap Fund invests primarily in common stocks of small capitalization U.S. companies that the Adviser believes have the potential for capital appreciation. Small capitalization companies are defined as those with market capitalizations of $2.5 billion or less at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes in common stocks of small capitalization companies, as defined above. The Fund emphasizes a “value” investment style, investing in companies that appear underpriced according to certain financial measurements of their worth or business prospects. While the Small Cap Fund manages risk by investing in securities across a broad range of industries and market sectors, the Small Cap Fund may at times focus its investments in a particular sector or sectors of the U.S. equity markets.
WFICX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WFICX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.0% | -4.1% | 31.2% | 20.33% |
| 1 Yr | 12.3% | 5.3% | 40.7% | 16.51% |
| 3 Yr | -13.7%* | -10.0% | 75.3% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | -3.3%* | -2.8% | 53.0% | 99.74% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.7% | 28.5% | 56.76% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WFICX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.2% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 96.64% |
| 2022 | -25.2% | -33.6% | 212.9% | 89.71% |
| 2021 | -1.7% | -62.0% | 147.6% | 93.92% |
| 2020 | -1.0% | -24.8% | 31.3% | 69.77% |
| 2019 | 18.4% | -21.7% | 34.0% | 52.30% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | WFICX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.0% | -4.1% | 31.2% | 20.33% |
| 1 Yr | 12.3% | 5.3% | 40.7% | 16.51% |
| 3 Yr | -13.7%* | -10.0% | 75.3% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | -3.3%* | -2.8% | 53.0% | 99.74% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.7% | 28.5% | 53.69% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | WFICX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.6% | 1.8% | 35.4% | 79.38% |
| 2022 | -25.2% | -25.2% | 250.0% | 100.00% |
| 2021 | -1.7% | -3.0% | 157.9% | 99.75% |
| 2020 | -1.0% | -13.5% | 33.4% | 77.00% |
| 2019 | 18.4% | -1.5% | 34.3% | 90.24% |
NAV & Total Return History
WFICX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| WFICX | Category Low | Category High | WFICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 37.3 M | 2.79 M | 54 B | 89.23% |
| Number of Holdings | 39 | 10 | 1599 | 94.98% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 15.2 M | 1.04 M | 3.62 B | 86.84% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 43.25% | 5.2% | 92.1% | 8.87% |
Top 10 Holdings
- FIRST AM-TR OB-X 7.33%
- VSE CORP 4.62%
- COMFORT SYSTEMS 4.41%
- AZZ INC 4.38%
- OSI SYSTEMS INC 4.32%
- BLUE BIRD CORP 4.27%
- CHAMPION HOMES I 4.24%
- HACKETT GROUP 3.52%
- ALAMO GROUP 3.19%
- SPHERE ENTERTAIN 2.96%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WFICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 92.66% | 6.25% | 105.88% | 94.02% |
| Cash | 7.34% | 0.00% | 37.64% | 13.40% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.05% | 92.34% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.07% | 38.91% | 91.63% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 91.99% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 90.12% | 92.11% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WFICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 33.86% | 0.00% | 35.71% | 1.72% |
| Industrials | 21.72% | 0.65% | 48.61% | 17.89% |
| Technology | 14.63% | 0.00% | 27.23% | 7.60% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.12% | 0.35% | 51.62% | 53.19% |
| Basic Materials | 6.74% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 22.55% |
| Real Estate | 5.47% | 0.00% | 44.41% | 69.36% |
| Energy | 3.42% | 0.00% | 29.42% | 87.50% |
| Healthcare | 2.99% | 0.00% | 25.76% | 85.78% |
| Communication Services | 0.05% | 0.00% | 17.58% | 88.97% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.86% | 98.04% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 99.75% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | WFICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 92.66% | 6.25% | 105.88% | 90.19% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.52% | 92.82% |
WFICX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| WFICX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.73% | 0.05% | 37.04% | 18.42% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 95.44% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 26.05% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.35% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| WFICX 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 |
Trading Fees
| WFICX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | 37.25% |
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.
| WFICX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 71.40% | 7.00% | 252.00% | 77.81% |
WFICX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| WFICX | Category Low | Category High | WFICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% | 0.00% | 14.14% | 5.98% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| WFICX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| WFICX | Category Low | Category High | WFICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.20% | -1.43% | 4.13% | 67.16% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| WFICX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $1.302 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
WFICX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Gerard Heffernan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2018
4.25
4.3%
Gerry is Portfolio Manager on Walthausen & Co.’s Micro Cap Value, Small Cap Value and Select Value products. Prior to joining Walthausen in 2018, Gerry was an investment consultant to Linde Hansen & Co., where he was developing a micro-cap value strategy. Prior to Linde Hansen, Gerry was a partner and portfolio manager at Lord Abbett & Co. where he was the founding portfolio manager on the Lord Abbett Micro Cap Value fund from 1998 to 2013 and portfolio manager on the Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund from 2009 to 2013. Prior to Lord Abbett, Gerry was a portfolio manager at CL Capital Management Company. Gerry received a B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University and is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 37.45 | 8.23 | 3.58 |
