F.I.S.T. Convertible Securities Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About FISCX

What does FISCX invest in?

This fund endeavors to maximize its total return, balancing capital appreciation and robust current income while operating within acceptable risk parameters across diverse market conditions. It generally commits at least 80% of its net assets to convertible securities. While the fund has the discretion to invest up to 100% of its assets in securities rated below investment grade, it will not allocate more than 10% of its assets to non-convertible debt securities rated below B. Furthermore, up to 20% of its net assets may be deployed into other types of securities, such as common or preferred stocks and non-convertible debt.

What is the expense ratio of FISCX?

F.I.S.T. Convertible Securities Fund Class A (FISCX) charges an expense ratio of 0.82%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FISCX?

F.I.S.T. Convertible Securities Fund Class A (FISCX) manages $3.19B 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 FISCX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FISCX launched?

F.I.S.T. Convertible Securities Fund Class A (FISCX) launched in April 1987 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has FISCX performed?

FISCX'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.