DF Dent Premier Growth Investor

Frequently Asked Questions About DFDPX

What does DFDPX invest in?

The fund invests primarily in equity securities, consisting of common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock of domestic companies, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that the Adviser believes possess superior long-term growth characteristics and have strong, sustainable earnings prospects and reasonably valued stock prices.

What is the expense ratio of DFDPX?

DF Dent Premier Growth Investor (DFDPX) charges an expense ratio of 0.99%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFDPX?

DF Dent Premier Growth Investor (DFDPX) manages $196.2M 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 DFDPX actively managed or an index fund?

DFDPX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (DFDPX's is 0.99%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was DFDPX launched?

DF Dent Premier Growth Investor (DFDPX) launched in July 2001 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has DFDPX performed?

DFDPX'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.