Alon USA Energy, Inc. common st

Frequently Asked Questions About ALJ

What does ALJ invest in?

Alon USA Energy, Inc. operated as a self-governing enterprise, specializing in the processing and commercialization of oil-derived commodities. Its primary sphere of activity spanned the South Central, Southwestern, and Western regions of the United States. The company's operations were segmented into key areas: the refinement and distribution of fuels, asphalt production, and retail sales. Beyond its ownership and management of crude oil refineries situated in Texas, Louisiana, and California, the firm also oversaw roughly 300 convenience stores, operating under both its proprietary Alon label and the 7-Eleven franchise.

What is the expense ratio of ALJ?

An expense ratio for Alon USA Energy, Inc. common st (ALJ) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is ALJ?

Alon USA Energy, Inc. common st (ALJ) manages — 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 ALJ actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was ALJ launched?

Alon USA Energy, Inc. common st (ALJ) launched in July 2005 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has ALJ performed?

ALJ'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.