# Monetta Fund (MONTX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 1986-05-06

The Monetta Fund's investment strategy primarily involves allocating at least 65% of its net assets to common equity securities. While the fund is authorized to invest in companies across all market capitalization sizes, the Adviser largely expects to concentrate holdings in large-cap firms, defined as those with a market valuation of at least $10 billion when purchased. The fund has the flexibility to invest in more dynamic or high-volatility sectors, a choice that could lead to investment returns or losses that significantly deviate from the performance of the S&P 500® Index. Furthermore,...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $33.79 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.32% |
| Assets Under Management | $106.0M |
| NAV | $33.79 (2026-10-29 close) |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 18.63% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $6.29 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $27.68 – $39.03 |
| Beta | 1.09 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $6.2941 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-11-14
- Pay date: 2025-11-14

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MONTX invest in?

The Monetta Fund's investment strategy primarily involves allocating at least 65% of its net assets to common equity securities. While the fund is authorized to invest in companies across all market capitalization sizes, the Adviser largely expects to concentrate holdings in large-cap firms, defined as those with a market valuation of at least $10 billion when purchased. The fund has the flexibility to invest in more dynamic or high-volatility sectors, a choice that could lead to investment returns or losses that significantly deviate from the performance of the S&P 500® Index. Furthermore, the fund is permitted to dedicate up to 5% of its net assets to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and a maximum of 10% to international stocks, which it primarily acquires through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

### What is the expense ratio of MONTX?

Monetta Fund (MONTX) charges an expense ratio of 1.32%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is MONTX?

Monetta Fund (MONTX) manages $106.0M 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 MONTX actively managed or an index fund?

MONTX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (MONTX's is 1.32%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was MONTX launched?

Monetta Fund (MONTX) launched in May 1986 and is managed by the fund issuer.

### How has MONTX performed?

MONTX'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.

### Does MONTX pay a dividend?

Monetta Fund (MONTX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 18.63%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does MONTX pay dividends?

Monetta Fund pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MONTX's dividend yield?

MONTX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 18.63%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is MONTX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MONTX was 2025-11-14. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will MONTX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.32% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does MONTX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MONTX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does MONTX cost more than a fund like VOO?

MONTX is actively managed (current expense ratio 1.32%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether MONTX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to MONTX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as MONTX (1.32%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/montx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/montx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/montx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/montx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/montx/peers

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