Forester Value Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About FVALX

What does FVALX invest in?

The fund invests in the stocks of large U.S. companies that are undervalued and have great appreciation potential. It invests at least 65% of its net assets (at market value at the time of purchase) in the common stocks of large companies that have market capitalizations greater than $5.0 billion. The fund may emphasize sectors more or less than the S&P 500. It may also invest in stock index options. The fund may also take defensive positions when the manager believes that the overall stock market is highly valued or that market conditions warrant it.

What is the expense ratio of FVALX?

Forester Value Fund (FVALX) charges an expense ratio of 1.27%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FVALX?

Forester Value Fund (FVALX) manages $4.7M 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 FVALX actively managed or an index fund?

FVALX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (FVALX's is 1.27%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was FVALX launched?

Forester Value Fund (FVALX) launched in September 1999 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has FVALX performed?

FVALX'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.