DF Dent Small Cap Growth Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About DFDSX

What does DFDSX invest in?

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests a minimum of 80% of its total assets—including any leveraged capital for investment—in equity securities from companies with small market values. Its portfolio generally targets U.S. exchange-listed equities, which typically include common stocks, preferred shares, real estate investment trusts (REITs), both sponsored and unsponsored American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

What is the expense ratio of DFDSX?

DF Dent Small Cap Growth Fund (DFDSX) charges an expense ratio of 1.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFDSX?

DF Dent Small Cap Growth Fund (DFDSX) manages $148.2M 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 DFDSX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was DFDSX launched?

DF Dent Small Cap Growth Fund (DFDSX) launched in November 2013 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has DFDSX performed?

DFDSX'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.