Applied Finance Explorer fund Investor Class

Frequently Asked Questions About AFDVX

What does AFDVX invest in?

This fund primarily focuses its investments on the common stock of companies that fall within the small to mid-range of market capitalization. When deciding on specific holdings, the investment adviser generally targets equity securities that are perceived to offer significant potential for growth. Their selection methodology often involves assessing a variety of aspects, including a company's market valuation, its anticipated profits, capacity for future expansion, recent operational history, and overall strategic direction. Additionally, the fund is permitted to allocate capital to other pooled investment products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

What is the expense ratio of AFDVX?

Applied Finance Explorer fund Investor Class (AFDVX) charges an expense ratio of 1.08%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AFDVX?

Applied Finance Explorer fund Investor Class (AFDVX) manages $1.04B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is AFDVX actively managed or an index fund?

AFDVX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was AFDVX launched?

Applied Finance Explorer fund Investor Class (AFDVX) launched in June 2015 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has AFDVX performed?

AFDVX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.